Self Explanatory
Classified · 2009
73 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of clever wordplay and catchy hooks that showcases Canadian hip-hop’s diverse landscape.
Self Explanatory is an album by Classified, released in 2009. A vibrant blend of clever wordplay and catchy hooks that showcases Canadian hip-hop’s diverse landscape. 'Self Explanatory' peaked at number 3 on the Canadian Albums Chart and featured the hit single 'Oh…Canada,' which became an anthem for national pride. The album's innovative structure, with its 'Choose Your Own Adventure' interludes, garnered attention for its unique approach to storytelling within hip-hop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Self Explanatory sound like?
A vibrant blend of clever wordplay and catchy hooks that showcases Canadian hip-hop’s diverse landscape. Rooted in hip-hop.
What makes Self Explanatory by Classified notable?
'Self Explanatory' peaked at number 3 on the Canadian Albums Chart and featured the hit single 'Oh…Canada,' which became an anthem for national pride. The album's innovative structure, with its 'Choose Your Own Adventure' interludes, garnered attention for its unique approach to storytelling within hip-hop. Released in 2009, 'Self Explanatory' was Classified's fifth studio album and marked a period of rising prominence in the Canadian hip-hop scene. Following his breakout success with 'Boy-Cottin' Sounds,' this album solidified his reputation as a leading voice in the genre, attracting both critical acclaim and commercial attention.
How many songs are on Self Explanatory?
Self Explanatory has 22 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Self Explanatory 3:05
- 2 Get Out the Way 3:23
- 3 Choose Your Own Adventure 1 Standout 3:09
- 4 Up All Night 4:12
- 5 Quit While You’re Ahead 4:34
- 6 Inspiration 2:08
- 7 Choose Your Own Adventure 2 2:56
- 8 Anybody Listening 3:34
- 9 They Call This (Hip Hop) Standout 4:15
- 10 Oh…Canada Standout 3:22
- 11 Choose Your Own Adventure 3 4:05
- 12 Where Are You 3:23
- 13 Trouble 3:40
- 14 Used to Be 2:56
- 15 Breaking Up 4:11
- 16 One Track Mind 3:34
- 17 Choose Your Own Adventure 4 2:34
- 18 Things Are Looking Up 3:54
- 19 Still Got It 3:22
- 20 Loonie 3:36
- 21 Choose Your Own Adventure 5 2:43
- 22 Choose Your Own Adventure 6 1:12
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