Magnificent City
Aceyalone · 2006
51 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · trip hop
Eclectic rhythms and introspective lyrics blend jazz and hip-hop in a vibrant exploration of urban life.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- introspective late-night reflections dynamic urban storytelling journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Magnificent City' is Aceyalone's third studio album, following his acclaimed work with the Freestyle Fellowship. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from underground success to a broader audience, embracing a more experimental sound while maintaining his lyrical depth.
- If you like
- hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, trip hop
Magnificent City is an album by Aceyalone, released in 2006. Eclectic rhythms and introspective lyrics blend jazz and hip-hop in a vibrant exploration of urban life. This album is notable for its critical acclaim within the underground hip-hop community, showcasing Aceyalone's unique fusion of genres that influenced subsequent artists in alternative and experimental hip-hop. It received praise for its innovative production and thought-provoking lyrics, contributing to Aceyalone's reputation as a pioneering figure in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Magnificent City sound like?
Eclectic rhythms and introspective lyrics blend jazz and hip-hop in a vibrant exploration of urban life. Rooted in hip-hop and alternative hip-hop.
What makes Magnificent City by Aceyalone notable?
This album is notable for its critical acclaim within the underground hip-hop community, showcasing Aceyalone's unique fusion of genres that influenced subsequent artists in alternative and experimental hip-hop. It received praise for its innovative production and thought-provoking lyrics, contributing to Aceyalone's reputation as a pioneering figure in the genre. Released in 2006, 'Magnificent City' is Aceyalone's third studio album, following his acclaimed work with the Freestyle Fellowship. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from underground success to a broader audience, embracing a more experimental sound while maintaining his lyrical depth.
Who is Magnificent City for?
Magnificent City works well if you're into introspective late-night reflections, dynamic urban storytelling journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Magnificent City?
Magnificent City has 14 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All for U 3:28
- 2 Fire 4:11
- 3 Cornbread, Eddie & Me 2:46
- 4 Mooore 4:49
- 5 Supahero Standout 4:11
- 6 High Lights 3:22
- 7 Disconnected 3:21
- 8 Caged Bird Standout 3:12
- 9 Solomon Jones 3:46
- 10 A Sunday Mystery 1:33
- 11 Junior 3:41
- 12 Heaven 3:38
- 13 Here & Now 4:21
- 14 A Beautiful Mine Standout 5:29
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
51 min 48 sec
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