The Listening

by Little Brother

The Listening cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 25 February 2003
  • Label: ABB
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:05:13
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Keisha Shontelle, Ian Davis, Silky Tay, L.E.G.A.C.Y., Beni B, Annanora Short, Seven, Eccentric, Stacey Powell, Percy Miracles, Median, Phonte, Tay Dogg, Mike Burvik

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut from the North Carolina trio served as a critical counter-movement against the dominant commercial sounds of early 2000s rap. Anchored by 9th Wonder's remarkably soulful, sample-heavy production, the album vividly updates the warm, socially conscious aesthetic of the Native Tongues movement.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, conceptual, rhythmic, rap, soulful, storytelling, underground

Tracklist

  1. Morning (0:45)
  2. Groupie, Pt. 2 (2:58)
  3. For You (3:03)
  4. Speed (3:57)
  5. Whatever You Say (5:27)
  6. Make Me Hot (1:36)
  7. The Yo-Yo (3:35)
  8. Shorty on the Lookout (5:24)
  9. Love Joint Revisited (4:25)
  10. So Fabulous (4:43)
  11. The Way You Do It (4:32)
  12. Roy Lee, Producer Extraordinaire (0:58)
  13. The Get Up (3:17)
  14. Away from Me (5:23)
  15. Nobody But You (3:01)
  16. Home (2:49)
  17. Nighttime Maneuvers (3:03)
  18. The Listening (6:07)

Credits

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