Urban Rapsody
Rick James · 1997
72 min · 15 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A vibrant fusion of funk, R&B, and rock, reflecting both nostalgia and contemporary urban life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant urban nostalgia
- dynamic journey with contrasts
- engaging sing-along moments
- wave-like emotional shifts
- late-night groove sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Urban Rapsody' was released in 1997, Rick James was navigating a challenging phase in his career following a series of personal struggles and legal issues. This album came after a long hiatus since his last studio album in 1989, marking an attempt to reconnect with his audience while adapting to the changing musical landscape of the '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· George Clinton· Sly and the Family Stone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Urban Rapsody 4:00
- 2 West Coast Thang 4:10
- 3 Somebody’s Watching You 5:34
- 4 Back in You Again 4:39
- 5 Turn It Out 5:02
- 6 Good Ol Days 5:32
- 7 Player’s Way 5:10
- 8 Never Say You Love Me 6:57
- 9 It’s Time 4:09
- 10 So Soft So Wet 4:28
- 11 Bring on the Love 5:53
- 12 Mama’s Eyes 5:22
- 13 Soul Sista 5:52
- 14 Favorite Flava 4:14
- 15 Urban Rapsody (reprise) 1:23
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