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Man

Neneh Cherry · 1996

48 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop ยท alternative hip-hop ยท trip hop

A rich tapestry of trip hop, jazz, and hip-hop woven with Cherry's distinctive, soulful vocals.

Why listen to this

Best for
steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
Context
By 1996, Neneh Cherry was transitioning from her breakout success with 'Raw Like Sushi' and the hit '7 Seconds', releasing 'Man' as her third studio album. This period marked a shift towards deeper experimentation in sound and lyrical themes, reflecting her growth as an artist within the evolving music landscape.
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hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, trip hop

Man is an album by Neneh Cherry, released in 1996. A rich tapestry of trip hop, jazz, and hip-hop woven with Cherry's distinctive, soulful vocals. The album features the international hit '7 Seconds', which reached top charts worldwide and showcased a blend of genres that influenced the trip hop scene. Its critical reception was generally positive, highlighting Cherry's unique artistic vision and ability to fuse diverse musical styles, further solidifying her place in the 90s music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Man sound like?

A rich tapestry of trip hop, jazz, and hip-hop woven with Cherry's distinctive, soulful vocals. Rooted in hip-hop and alternative hip-hop.

What makes Man by Neneh Cherry notable?

The album features the international hit '7 Seconds', which reached top charts worldwide and showcased a blend of genres that influenced the trip hop scene. Its critical reception was generally positive, highlighting Cherry's unique artistic vision and ability to fuse diverse musical styles, further solidifying her place in the 90s music landscape. By 1996, Neneh Cherry was transitioning from her breakout success with 'Raw Like Sushi' and the hit '7 Seconds', releasing 'Man' as her third studio album. This period marked a shift towards deeper experimentation in sound and lyrical themes, reflecting her growth as an artist within the evolving music landscape.

Who is Man for?

Man works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Man?

Man has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·48:19

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

  • 1 Woman Standout 4:30
  • 2 Feel It 5:41
  • 3 Hornbeam 5:02
  • 4 Trouble Man 3:57
  • 5 Golden Ring 3:40
  • 6 7 Seconds Standout 4:59
  • 7 Kootchi Standout 5:06
  • 8 Beastiality 2:49
  • 9 Carry Me 4:22
  • 10 Together Now 3:11
  • 11 Everything 4:58

Release Date

September 2, 1996

Genre

alternative hip-hop, hip-hop, trip hop

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Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

48 min 19 sec