The Ecstatic
Yasiin Bey · 2009
45 min · 16 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · conscious hip-hop
Eclectic beats and introspective lyrics weave a tapestry of cultural commentary and personal reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- eclectic beats for active listening
- cultural commentary for thoughtful minds
- short tracks with varied pacing
- introspective reflections on life
- engaging narratives in quick bursts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 9, 2009, 'The Ecstatic' marked Yasiin Bey's first album after dropping the moniker Mos Def. This album came in the wake of his notable work on 'The New Danger' (2004) and showcased a shift towards more experimental sounds while continuing to explore socially conscious themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talib Kweli· A Tribe Called Quest· De La Soul
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Supermagic 2:32
- 2 Twilite Speedball 3:02
- 3 Auditorium 4:34
- 4 Wahid 1:39
- 5 Priority 1:22
- 6 Quiet Dog (Bite Hard) 2:57
- 7 Life in Marvelous Times 3:41
- 8 The Embassy 2:45
- 9 No hay nada mas 1:42
- 10 Pistola 3:03
- 11 Pretty Dancer 3:31
- 12 Workers Comp 2:02
- 13 Revelations 2:03
- 14 Roses 3:41
- 15 History 2:21
- 16 Casa Bey 4:32
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