In the Beginning: Before the Heavens

by Blu & Exile

In the Beginning: Before the Heavens cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 October 2017
  • Label: Fat Beats Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 53:03
  • Community rating: 3.25/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This archival release compiles unreleased material recorded in 2007 during the same sessions that produced the duo's classic debut, 'Below the Heavens'. The collection offers a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process, featuring early versions of tracks and songs that didn't make the final cut. It functions as a companion piece, showcasing the raw talent and chemistry that defined their initial collaboration.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, conscious, male-vocalist

Tracklist

  1. Soul Provider (3:51)
  2. Another Day (3:53)
  3. Constellations (4:50)
  4. All These Ladies (3:51)
  5. Party Of Two (3:18)
  6. Back To Basics (4:25)
  7. On The Radio (4:13)
  8. You鈥檙e Gonna Die Someday (4:54)
  9. Life Is A Gamble (4:28)
  10. Things We Say (4:05)
  11. Hot For Yall (2:57)
  12. Hard Workers (3:15)
  13. Sold The Soul (1:54)
  14. Stress Off The Chest (3:01)

Credits

  • Blu & Exile - primary artist
  • Mike Orduna - artwork by
  • Aloe Blacc - vocals [additional], featuring
  • Ginger Jackson - vocals [additional]
  • Lyric Jones - vocals [additional]
  • Dr. Oop - featuring
  • Co$ - featuring
  • Donel Smokes - featuring

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