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Focus LP
Hip-Hop · 1998 · 12 tracks

Focus LP

Souls of Mischief

Dusty, late-night jazz loops and intricate four-part vocal chemistry. A stripped-back, independent pivot toward a moodier West Coast underground sound.

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It's the sound of the Hiero crew trading verses in a smoke-filled basement at 3 AM.

A disciplined, nocturnal focus on lyrical craft and dusty jazz textures.

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Confident+2.2σ

Confident saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Pay Dues
4:12
02
Shooting Stars
4:19
03
Way 2 Cold
3:58
04
Groove 2 Nite
3:24
05
Make Way
3:10
06
We Intersect
3:24
07
A to the P
3:29
08
Bird's Eye View
4:38
09
Stealth Bombing (Shift the Sands)
4:22
10
Step Off
3:23
11
Holler!
3:09
12
Big Shit
3:21
Moments Worth Waiting For
The hypnotic, descending bass loop on 'Shooting Stars' that anchors the group's cosmic metaphors.
The seamless transition of verses on 'Step Off' where the emcees finish each other's sentences without missing a beat.
The way the drums on 'Way 2 Cold' feel slightly behind the pocket, creating a heavy, leaning sensation.
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