Blackalicious will forever remain in the hearts of hip-hop fans, and even though the heyday of "underground" hip-hop has passed, the Bay Area duo is still killing it. Their recently released album, Imani, Vol. 1, is proof of this, and if you've been sleeping on the new releases from the genre recently, the 16-track album is sure to remind you that there's still some great hip-hop music being made. Imani, Vol. 1 is a testament to the longevity that Gift of Gab (raps) and Chief Xcel (beats) have been able to maintain over their long and legendary 21-year career. The album isn't one of those typical inconsistent projects you usually hear from rap veterans, and, from track to track, their raps are thick and filled with substance, their flows and cadence are impressive as hell, and their production is not tired-sounding. Simply put, Imani is must-have album for all hip-hop fans, and if you need a quick listen to understand this, check out our highlights from it below. Imani, Vol. 1 is available on iTunes now.
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