The Free Houdini
Themselves · 2009
54 min · 20 tracks · underground hip-hop
A frenzied blend of witty lyricism and experimental beats that captures the essence of underground hip-hop's irreverent spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pay That Piper — This opening track sets the tone with its rapid-fire delivery and intricate wordplay, immediately engaging listeners with Themselves' signature style.
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Party Rap Sucks — In this track, the duo critiques mainstream rap culture while infusing humor into their commentary, exemplifying their clever approach to social critique.
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Rappers is Interns (freestyle) — This short freestyle showcases the duo's improvisational skills and serves as a playful yet pointed take on the state of the rap industry.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Long Time Coming
The last verse shifts perspective from personal struggle to broader societal issues, linking individual experiences to collective realities.
This transition emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal narratives and social themes, enriching the song's emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pay That Piper 2:13
- 2 Oversleeping 1:52
- 3 Know That to Know This 3:21
- 4 Kick the Ball 2:57
- 5 1 for No Money 1:06
- 6 Rappers is Interns (freestyle) 1:12
- 7 Party Rap Sucks 1:23
- 8 Long Time Coming 3:51
- 9 Swarm of Bee II 2:43
- 10 Back 2 Burn 1:47
- 11 The Mark 3:01
- 12 Keys to Ignition 3:12
- 13 Roman is as Roman Does 1:55
- 14 The Medicine 3:03
- 15 Free & Void 2:00
- 16 Rapping 4 Money 3:56
- 17 Rappers is Modelships 1:53
- 18 Puzzled 3:16
- 19 Crosssection of Wreckage 2:56
- 20 Each Ant in Their House 7:05
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