Album
The Craft
2005 · Hip Hop
5 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Craft is a Hip-Hop album by Blackalicious, originally released in 2005. On Gatefold: 12 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.
About
The Craft is the third full-length album by acclaimed hip-hop duo Blackaliciou, released on Anti- Records in 2005. Building on the rich lyricism and soulful production of their earlier work, this album is both a celebration of technical skill and a spiritual journey. MC Gift of Gab delivers intricate, introspective rhymes that explore creativity, self-discipline, purpose, and evolution, while producer Chief Xcel crafts lush, organic beats with influences from funk, soul, jazz, and psychedelia. Unlike many albums of its era, The Craft steers clear of ego-driven bravado and instead focuses on personal growth, artistry, and conscious reflection. Tracks like “World of Vibration,” “Supreme People,” and the title track “The Craft” highlight the duo’s commitment to music as both craft and calling. .
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Tracklist
- 1World Of Vibrations5:03
- 2Supreme People4:03
- 3aRhythm Sticks4:37
- 3bInterlude 1
- 4Powers3:47
- 5Your Move3:55
- 6Lotus Flower4:13
- 7My Pen And Pad2:02
- 8aSide To Side4:37
- 8bInterlude 2
- 9Automatique4:08
- 10aThe Fall And Rise Of Elliot Brown3:56
- 10bInterlude 3
- 11Black Diamonds And Pearls4:23
- 12Give It To You3:52
- 13aEgo Sonic War Drums5:58
- 13bInterlude 4
- 14The Craft3:47
Sound DNA
- Hip-Hop
- Boom Bap
- warm
- cerebral
- funky
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alfredo OrtizPERCUSSION
- Brad KobylczakVOCALS
- George ClintonVOCALS FEATURING
- Hervé CavelierVIOLA
- Hervé SaltersPIANO, ORGAN, SYNTH PIANO, ORGAN, SYNTHESIZER
- Jean-Marc ApapVIOLIN
- Joy KingVOCALS
- Karl YoungBASS
- KweenVOCALS FEATURING
- Larry SaundersVOCALS FEATURING
- LedisiVOCALS FEATURING
- Liu Weishan
- Marsha AmbrosiusVOCALS
- Noa SchnallVOCALS
- Nyra DynyeseVOCALS
- Robert CollinsVOCALS
- Ron StallingsFLUTE
- Sébastien MartelACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR
5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 12 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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