The Idea of Beautiful
Rapsody · 2012
70 min · 16 tracks · underground hip-hop
A vibrant blend of soulful beats and introspective lyrics that celebrate self-empowerment and authenticity.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it marked Rapsody's entry into the mainstream conversation around female MCs in hip-hop. It received critical acclaim from outlets like HipHopDX and Rolling Stone, helping to elevate her profile and influence within the genre, particularly for its focus on themes of beauty and identity.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks celebratory anthems for self-empowerment introspective moments for deep reflection
- Context
- Released in early 2012, 'The Idea of Beautiful' was Rapsody's debut studio album, following her well-received mixtapes. At this point, she was establishing her presence in the underground hip-hop scene, collaborating with notable artists and producers like 9th Wonder, which set the stage for her future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool Keith· Busdriver· Brotha Lynch Hung
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motivation Standout 3:41
- 2 How Does It Feel 4:20
- 3 Precious Wings 4:08
- 4 Believe Me Standout 5:08
- 5 Non-Fiction Standout 4:49
- 6 The Drums 4:10
- 7 Kind of Love 3:57
- 8 Celebrate 5:59
- 9 Destiny 2:28
- 10 Good Good Love 6:01
- 11 In the Town 3:22
- 12 Round Table Discussion 4:18
- 13 The Cards 4:46
- 14 Come Home 3:24
- 15 When I Have You 4:23
- 16 Believe Me (Ha Ha Ha Ha remix) 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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