The Allegory

by Royce da 5'9"

The Allegory cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 February 2020
  • Label: Heaven Studios / eOne
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.14/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Earns a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album, 'The Allegory' marks the first release where the Detroit veteran handled all primary beat production himself. The album features lyrical commentary on race relations, institutional power, and financial independence, accompanied by spoken-word interludes.

Genres

Descriptors: political, conscious, rhythmic, conspiracy, rap, storytelling, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Mr. Grace (Intro)
  2. Dope Man
  3. I Don't Age
  4. Pendulum
  5. I Play Forever
  6. Ice Cream (Interlude)
  7. On The Block
  8. Generation Is Broken
  9. Overcomer
  10. Ms. Grace (Interlude)
  11. Thou Shall
  12. Fubu
  13. A Black Man's Favorite Shoe (Skit)
  14. Upside Down
  15. Perspective (Skit)
  16. Tricked
  17. Black People In America
  18. Black Savage
  19. Rhinestone Do-Rag
  20. Young World
  21. My People Free
  22. Hero

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