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Hip-Hop · 2012 · 17 tracks

Popular Culture

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A vibrant collage of 90s nostalgia and blog-era rap. Sample-heavy production meets clever metaphors drawn from cartoons, films, and video games.

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It's like your favorite 90s childhood memories got remixed into a soulful hip-hop masterpiece.

A bright, imaginative blend of youthful ambition and deep-seated nostalgia.

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Tracklist · 17 Tracks
01
Intro
02
Andy Warhol
03
Breaking Bad
04
Be There, Be Square
05
Her Favorite Song
06
The Kick
07
Interlude
08
Go On Without Me
09
Wonkavator
10
Mary Kate & Ashley
11
Interlude
12
Jedi Night
13
Aaahh! Real Monsters
14
Hi, Life
15
Zombieland Rule 32
16
Ending Credits
17
One of One
Moments Worth Waiting For
The way the Foster the People sample on 'The Kick' transforms from indie-pop into a propulsive, cinematic anthem.
The nostalgic synth swell and rapid-fire cartoon references that anchor the hook of 'Aaahh! Real Monsters'.
The somber, reflective piano loop on 'Ending Credits' that perfectly captures the feeling of a story closing.
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