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Imani Vol. 1

Blackalicious

Imani Vol. 1

Fourth studio album from the Sacramento, California based hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel

ADM rating[?]

7.3

Label
OGM Recordings
UK Release date
18/09/2015
US Release date
18/09/2015
  1. 8.0 |   State

    A refreshing reminder that hip hop is alive and well
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  2. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    Rather than a mere return, Imani feels instead like an overdue celebration
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  3. 8.0 |   The Music

    It's been worth the wait, a revitalised Gift Of Gab alternating between his characteristic untouchable MC acrobatics, thoughtful concepts and storytelling over a range of soulful, often live-sounding backdrops from Chief Xcel that pay no mind to disposable, trappy trends
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  4. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    These veterans are more than capable of turning on the style and outshining the pack
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  5. 8.0 |   Q

    Big-hearted return from hip-hop duo. Print edition only

  6. 7.6 |   AU Review

    Positions them as elder statesmen of the game, with something to teach the newcomers
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  7. 7.5 |   A.V. Club

    Despite an as-expected amount of caustic cultural commentary, the record is also the most bright and hopeful collection the two have put together yet
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  8. 7.3 |   Paste Magazine

    Blackalicious was always the thing you played for your rockist dad toting decades-stale rap-bashing clichés; with Imani, you’ve got 58 more minutes’ worth of arsenal
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  9. 7.2 |   Pitchfork

    When Chief Xcel and Gift of Gab are both producing at max output, there are few rap duos more capable
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  10. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    An unflinching look at family dynamics. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the genre of dad-rap
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  11. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Socially conscious rap-funk duo make potent return. Print edition only

  12. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    Hip-hop veterans return with nostalgia and gratitude
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