Sound of the City Volume 1

by Black Milk

Sound of the City Volume 1 cover art

Serving as the solo debut for the Detroit-based producer and emcee, the project establishes a sonic foundation rooted in the city's rich soulful heritage. The arrangements utilize heavy vocal chops and organic drum programming, reflecting the early influence of regional pioneers like J Dilla. It functions as a showcase of technical proficiency across both production and lyricism within the mid-2000s underground landscape.

Genres

  • Boom Bap
  • Neo-Soul

Tracklist

  1. Intro
  2. Nigga What
  3. Danger
  4. Pimp Cup
  5. Duck
  6. So Gone
  7. This That
  8. Dirty Horns (instrumental)
  9. Bang Dis Shit
  10. Swing Dat Far
  11. Sound of the City
  12. Dirty Guitar (instrumental)
  13. Eternal
  14. Applause
  15. Holla Like U Know Me
  16. Outro
  17. [untitled]