The Idea of Beautiful
Rapsody · 2012
70 min · 16 tracks · underground hip-hop
A vibrant blend of soulful beats and introspective lyrics that celebrate self-empowerment and authenticity.
The Idea of Beautiful is an album by Rapsody, released in 2012. A vibrant blend of soulful beats and introspective lyrics that celebrate self-empowerment and authenticity. This album is significant as it marked Rapsody's entry into the mainstream conversation around female MCs in hip-hop. It received critical acclaim from outlets like HipHopDX and Rolling Stone, helping to elevate her profile and influence within the genre, particularly for its focus on themes of beauty and identity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Idea of Beautiful sound like?
A vibrant blend of soulful beats and introspective lyrics that celebrate self-empowerment and authenticity. Rooted in underground hip-hop.
What makes The Idea of Beautiful by Rapsody notable?
This album is significant as it marked Rapsody's entry into the mainstream conversation around female MCs in hip-hop. It received critical acclaim from outlets like HipHopDX and Rolling Stone, helping to elevate her profile and influence within the genre, particularly for its focus on themes of beauty and identity. Released in early 2012, 'The Idea of Beautiful' was Rapsody's debut studio album, following her well-received mixtapes. At this point, she was establishing her presence in the underground hip-hop scene, collaborating with notable artists and producers like 9th Wonder, which set the stage for her future work.
How many songs are on The Idea of Beautiful?
The Idea of Beautiful has 16 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Motivation Standout 3:41
- 2 How Does It Feel 4:20
- 3 Precious Wings 4:08
- 4 Believe Me Standout 5:08
- 5 Non-Fiction Standout 4:49
- 6 The Drums 4:10
- 7 Kind of Love 3:57
- 8 Celebrate 5:59
- 9 Destiny 2:28
- 10 Good Good Love 6:01
- 11 In the Town 3:22
- 12 Round Table Discussion 4:18
- 13 The Cards 4:46
- 14 Come Home 3:24
- 15 When I Have You 4:23
- 16 Believe Me (Ha Ha Ha Ha remix) 5:11
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
70 min 5 sec
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