The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!
Saul Williams · 2007
71 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop · rapping · electronica
A provocative blend of industrial beats and spoken word that challenges societal norms and expectations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- thought-provoking lyrical content
- short, impactful listening sessions
- experimental sonic exploration
- immersive narrative experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!' was released in January 2007, Saul Williams was establishing himself as a multifaceted artist after his acclaimed self-titled debut album. This release marked a significant artistic evolution, showcasing his willingness to blend alternative hip-hop with industrial influences, and it was produced in collaboration with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, highlighting a key partnership in Williams' career trajectory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shabazz Palaces· Death Grips· Flying Lotus
- If this clicks, go next to
- Volcanic Sunlight — Continues the blend of genres while exploring new themes and a more melodic approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black History Month 3:15
- 2 Convict Colony 3:26
- 3 Tr(n)igger 3:54
- 4 Sunday Bloody Sunday 4:05
- 5 Break 3:18
- 6 NiggyTardust 3:35
- 7 DNA 4:09
- 8 WTF! 5:29
- 9 Scared Money 3:48
- 10 Raw 2:51
- 11 Skin of a Drum 3:57
- 12 No One Ever Does 3:18
- 13 Banged and Blown Through 3:42
- 14 Raised to Be Lowered 5:22
- 15 The Ritual 5:21
- 16 Pedagogue of Young Gods 3:18
- 17 World on Wheels 1:27
- 18 Can't Hide Love 2:27
- 19 Gunshots by Computer 1:44
- 20 List of Demands (Reparations) 3:18
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