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Evolution
Hip-Hop · 2013 · 11 tracks · 43m

Evolution

Polished Detroit soul-rap that honors the group's legendary past while embracing a cleaner, modern production sheen. Smooth, resilient, and deeply rhythmic.

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It's that classic Detroit soul-rap sound but with the lights turned up and the drums hitting a little cleaner.

A sophisticated and soulful resilience that honors the past while moving forward with polished confidence.

Evolution · vs · Slum Village
Nostalgia+0.9σ

The writing leans a touch further into nostalgia than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 43m
01
Braveheart
4:21
02
Rock Rock
3:15
03
Let It Go
3:35
04
Forever
2:57
05
Scared Money
3:34
07
The Line
3:59
08
Hustle
4:04
09
Bout That
3:15
10
1 Nite
3:55
11
Greatness
3:44
12
Riot
3:03
Moments Worth Waiting For
The way the soulful vocal sample on 'Forever' loops with a slight, intentional drag against the snare.
The transition into the smooth, late-night synthesizer chords that anchor the middle of '1 Nite'.
The crisp, snapping percussion on 'Rock Rock' that provides a sharp contrast to the liquid bassline.
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