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The Revolution

Belly · 2007

110 min · 28 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · trap music

A bold fusion of contemporary R&B and sharp hip-hop, echoing themes of personal struggle and societal critique.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing that engages
  • themes of personal struggle
  • reflective listening during downtime
  • bold statements for introspective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, catchy tracks
  • prefer straightforward, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 5, 2007, 'The Revolution' marked Belly's transition into a more mainstream sound following his debut album 'The Come Back Season'. At this point in his career, Belly was gaining traction in the music scene, collaborating with notable artists and producers, while exploring deeper lyrical content that reflected his experiences as an artist from Canada.
Stylistic neighbors
The Weeknd· PartyNextDoor· SZA

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Hi Haters 2:19
  • 2 Revolutionary 4:49
  • 3 Obsessions 5:00
  • 4 I Swear 4:11
  • 5 If I Don't 4:55
  • 6 Ya Dunya 3:49
  • 7 People Change 3:23
  • 8 I'm the Man 4:59
  • 9 I Ain't No Pimp 3:31
  • 10 B Variable 3:21
  • 11 History of Violence 5:13
  • 12 Goodbye 4:40
  • 13 Leave Me Alone 4:25
  • 14 Follow Me 4:10

Disc 2

  • 1 So Cold 4:12
  • 2 The Freshest 4:10
  • 3 Ridin' 4:30
  • 4 Kill for You 4:13
  • 5 Don't Be Shy 3:51
  • 6 Good Evening 4:18
  • 7 The Chronic Break 0:44
  • 8 For the Love 3:53
  • 9 How U? 3:39
  • 10 Magic 3:28
  • 11 Pressure 4:34
  • 12 Stomp on Em 4:39
  • 13 Welcome to the Jungle 2:45
  • 14 On the Low 3:18

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