Miles

by Blu & Exile

Miles cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 17 July 2020
  • Label: Fat Beats Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:35:29
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 11 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The duo's third official studio album is a sprawling, ambitious double LP recorded over a period of three years. Titled as a tribute to Miles Davis, the project delves into themes of Black history, spirituality, and the journey of life, all set against Exile's characteristically lush, sample-heavy production. The album is a testament to the duo's enduring creative partnership, marked by its thematic depth and sonic richness.

Genres

Descriptors: Conscious, conscious, sampling, male-vocalist, political, history, technical, rap, soulful, storytelling, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Blue (2:18)
  2. When The Gods Meet (3:03)
  3. True & Livin' (4:03)
  4. Miles Davis (4:34)
  5. The Feeling (7:35)
  6. Music Is My Everything (6:11)
  7. Bright As Stars (5:48)
  8. Blue As I Can Be (5:03)
  9. You Ain't Never Been Blue (5:04)
  10. Miles Away (5:07)
  11. Troubled Water (4:53)
  12. Roots Of Blue (9:18)
  13. African Dream (4:22)
  14. Requiem Of Blue (3:26)
  15. The American Dream (4:37)
  16. Dear Lord (3:12)
  17. To The Fall, But Not Forgotten (4:33)
  18. All The Blues (3:10)
  19. Spread Sunshine (2:47)
  20. The End (6:15)

Credits

  • Blu & Exile - primary artist
  • Blu - written by
  • Ishe - featuring, vocals
  • Jacinto Rhines - featuring
  • King Choosey - featuring
  • Jimetta Rose - featuring, vocals
  • Aceyalone - featuring
  • Iman Omari - featuring, vocals

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