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Shine Through
R&B / Soul · 2006 · 15 tracks

Shine Through

Aloe Blacc

A dusty, sample-heavy blend of neo-soul and conscious hip-hop that leans into Afro-Cuban rhythms and bilingual storytelling. Intimate, warm, and deeply human.

July 11, 2006 · Basement Digs

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A sun-drenched, thoughtful blend of cultural heritage and urban optimism.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
Whole World
3:57
02
Long Time Coming
4:05
03
Are You Ready
3:30
04
Busking
2:11
05
Bailar: Scene I
4:13
06
Nascimento (Birth): Scene II
4:31
07
Dance for Life
4:11
08
Patria Mia
4:28
09
Shine Through
1:04
10
Caged Birdsong
3:31
12
Want Me
3:35
13
One Inna
3:48
14
I'm Beautiful
3:51
15
Gente Ordinaria
5:23
16
Severa
5:10
Moments Worth Listening For
The seamless transition from a classic soul croon into a sharp, rhythmic rap verse on the opening track.
The unexpected shift into Afro-Cuban percussion and Spanish vocals halfway through the album's 'Scene' tracks.
The stripped-back, intimate vulnerability of the title track interlude that feels like a private voice memo.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Shine Through sound next to the rest of Aloe Blacc's catalogue?

Sample Based+3.2σ

The production is built around sample based than this artist usually allows.

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