Blu York

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March 31, 2023
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Experience an experiment turned masterpiece..."York". Originally titled "NoYork" and slated to be the major label debut from acclaimed Los Angeles emcee Blu, this much-discussed collection was eventually renamed and (finally) released through Nature Sounds in 2013. The result was a certified classic that remains one of Blu's most ambitious projects to date. Infused with the electronic experimentation of the early 2000s L.A. beat scene, "York" covers a wide spectrum of sound, displaying the production of beat icons like Flying Lotus, Madlib, Exile, Dibia$e, Shafiq Husayn, Daedalus, Knxwledge, and Samiyam. Melding world-class lyricism with sonic textures encompassing psych rock, dub, broken beats, and jazz, the album strikes a unique balance between golden era hip-hop and eclectic futurism. Several guest artists helped Blu realize this vision, including U-God of Wu-Tang Clan, Edan, Sa-Ra, Pac Div, Suzi Analogue, U-N-I, J*Davey, and more. With the original 4LP pressing long out of print, Nature Sounds is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of "York" with the release of this new redesigned gatefold 2LP edition.

Tracklist:
  • 1. Doin Nothin (Feat. U-God)
  • 2. Everything Ok (Feat. Jack Davey)
  • 3. Everybody Nose (Feat. Sa-Ra and Nola Darling)
  • 4. Above Crenshaw (Feat. Cashus King)
  • 5. SLNGBNGRS!
  • 6. Soupa (Feat. Suzi Analogue)
  • 7. Hours
  • 8. Annie Hall (Feat. Chop, Cherry Pop, and Tiombe Lockhart)
  • 9. Tags (Feat. Exile)
  • 10. Spring Winter Summer Fall (Feat. Jimetta Rose)
  • 11. Down to Earth (Feat. Donel Smokes, Definite, and Dubble Oh)
  • 12. My Sunshine (Feat. Nia Andrews)
  • 13. Jazmin (Feat. Andy Allo)
  • 14. Jazzmen
  • 15. Ronald Morgan (Feat. Edan)
  • 16. Keep Ush Inn
  • 17. Doin Somethin (Feat. El Prez, Pac Div, U-N-I, Tiron & Ayomari, and J*Davey)

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