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Time's Runnin' Out

Brand Nubian · 2007

56 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of classic hip-hop beats and socially conscious lyrics echoing the struggles and triumphs of urban life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Seen Enough — This track stands out for its raw reflection on societal injustices and personal experiences, encapsulating the group’s mission to provoke thought through their art.
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    Time’s Runnin’ Out (original version) — The title track serves as a poignant reminder of urgency and accountability, blending powerful lyrics with an infectious beat that resonates throughout the album.
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    Girls, Girls, Girls — This track showcases Brand Nubian's signature storytelling style, addressing themes of relationships with a mix of humor and seriousness that exemplifies their lyrical prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • thought-provoking lyrical content
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, Time's Runnin' Out marked Brand Nubian's return after a six-year hiatus since their previous album, Fire in the Hole. The group sought to re-establish their presence in the hip-hop scene while navigating changes in the industry landscape, including shifts towards digital music distribution.
Stylistic neighbors
A Tribe Called Quest· De La Soul· Gang Starr

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:48
  • 2 Seen Enough 4:03
  • 3 Girls, Girls, Girls 4:01
  • 4 One Time (original version) 4:21
  • 5 Scientists of Sound 4:50
  • 6 Time’s Runnin’ Out (original version) 4:14
  • 7 Brand Nu Hustle 3:39
  • 8 Once Again 3:22
  • 9 Rockin’ It 3:41
  • 10 I Wanna Hear It 3:34
  • 11 A Child Is Born (original version) 4:18
  • 12 Right Here 4:23
  • 13 Enjoy Yourself 4:08
  • 14 Go Hard 3:06
  • 15 Somebody Told a Lie 4:14

What to play next

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