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Faith Is a Rock
Hip-Hop · 2023 · 7 tracks · 31m

Faith Is a Rock

September 22, 2023 · ALC Records

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Faith Is a Rock is a masterclass in the art of the loop, a collaborative effort that feels like a private conversation held in a smoke-filled room.

The Alchemist provides a backdrop of dusty, soul-drenched samples that often eschew traditional drum patterns in favor of a hypnotic, rhythmic pulse found within the samples themselves. This drumless approach creates a sense of weightlessness, allowing the listener to focus entirely on the interplay between the two distinct vocalists. It is music that demands a certain level of stillness, rewarding those who lean into its hazy, atmospheric textures.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks · 31m
01
Stargate
3:27
02
Thug Anthem
2:41
03
Mayors a Cop
3:52
04
Bledsoe
3:14
05
Pray for Him
2:45
07
Scribble Jam
2:54
09
Memory Loss
2:31
Moments Worth Listening For
the way Wiki's sharp, staccato delivery on Sentry cuts through the hazy, ethereal vocal loop
the transition on Mayors where the beat shifts into a more driving, percussion-heavy groove
MIKE's deep, resonant voice entering on Bledsoe over a loop that sounds like a warped 70s soul record

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