The Craft is a Hip-Hop album by Blackalicious, originally released in 2005. On Gatefold: 12 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Hip-Hop
- Boom Bap
- warm
- cerebral
- funky
About
The Craft is the third full-length album by acclaimed hip-hop duo Blackalicious, released on Anti- Records in 2005. Building on the rich lyricism and soulful production of their earlier work, this album is both a celebration of technical skill and a spiritual journey. MC Gift of Gab delivers intricate, introspective rhymes that explore creativity, self-discipline, purpose, and evolution, while producer Chief Xcel crafts lush, organic beats with influences from funk, soul, jazz, and psychedelia. Unlike many albums of its era, The Craft steers clear of ego-driven bravado and instead focuses on personal growth, artistry, and conscious reflection. Tracks like “World .
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Tracklist
- 1World Of Vibrations5:03
- 2Supreme People4:03
- 3aRhythm Sticks4:37
- 3bInterlude 1
- 4Powers3:47
- 5Your Move3:55
- 6Lotus Flower4:13
- 7My Pen And Pad2:02
- 8aSide To Side4:37
- 8bInterlude 2
- 9Automatique4:08
- 10aThe Fall And Rise Of Elliot Brown3:56
- 10bInterlude 3
- 11Black Diamonds And Pearls4:23
- 12Give It To You3:52
- 13aEgo Sonic War Drums5:58
- 13bInterlude 4
- 14The Craft3:47
Credits
Performers
- Sébastien MartelACOUSTIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Karl YoungBASS
- Teak UnderdueBASS SYNTHESIZER SYNTH
- Vincent SegalCELLO BASS ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Ron StallingsFLUTE
- Alfredo OrtizPERCUSSION
- Hervé SaltersPIANO ORGAN SYNTHESIZER
- Hervé CavelierVIOLA
- Jean-Marc ApapVIOLIN
- Joy KingVOCALS
- KweenVOCALS FEATURING
- LedisiVOCALS FEATURING
- Brad KobylczakVOCALS
- Noa SchnallVOCALS
- Nyra DynyeseVOCALS
- Robert CollinsVOCALS
- George ClintonVOCALS FEATURING
- Natalie StewartVOCALS
3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 12 pressings tracked on Gatefold