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Dirty Gold

Angel Haze · 2013

55 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop ยท alternative hip-hop ยท rap rock

Raw and introspective, Angel Haze's verses weave through pulsating beats with a visceral urgency.

Dirty Gold is an album by Angel Haze, released in 2013. Raw and introspective, Angel Haze's verses weave through pulsating beats with a visceral urgency. 'Dirty Gold' garnered significant attention for its bold themes and lyrical vulnerability, entering the Billboard charts and solidifying Haze's place as a rising star in alternative hip-hop. The album also sparked discussions around the pressures of authenticity and identity within the genre, making it an important cultural artifact of its time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dirty Gold sound like?

Raw and introspective, Angel Haze's verses weave through pulsating beats with a visceral urgency. Rooted in hip-hop and alternative hip-hop.

What makes Dirty Gold by Angel Haze notable?

'Dirty Gold' garnered significant attention for its bold themes and lyrical vulnerability, entering the Billboard charts and solidifying Haze's place as a rising star in alternative hip-hop. The album also sparked discussions around the pressures of authenticity and identity within the genre, making it an important cultural artifact of its time. Released on December 30, 2013, 'Dirty Gold' was Angel Haze's debut studio album following the widely acclaimed mixtape 'Reservation' from 2012. At this point in her career, Haze was transitioning from underground sensation to mainstream artist, seeking to establish her voice in the commercial hip-hop landscape.

How many songs are on Dirty Gold?

Dirty Gold has 12 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·55:55

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sing About Me 3:35
  • 2 Echelon (It's My Way) Standout 3:34
  • 3 A Tribe Called Red 4:37
  • 4 Deep Sea Diver 4:48
  • 5 Black Synagogue Standout 6:49
  • 6 Angel & Airwaves 4:21
  • 7 April's Fool 3:20
  • 8 White Lillies / White Lies 5:18
  • 9 Battle Cry Standout 4:52
  • 10 Black Dahlia 5:29
  • 11 Planes Fly 4:27
  • 12 Dirty Gold 4:45

Release Date

December 30, 2013

Genre

alternative hip-hop, hip-hop, rap rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

55 min 55 sec