Blu & Exile - Below The Heavens
PUT THIS IN YOUR DEN for one of the best boom bap records of the 2000s. Blu's deft personal storytelling over Exile's crafty production put them up with some of their more prolific forefather hip hop duos. While less known than some other "classics," this one is just as an essential for those into good hip hop. Available on 15 Year Anniversary Edition on Celestial Blue wax! Blu is the leader of West Coast Hip Hop. Since the days of The Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship, and Jurassic 5, there have been few wordsmiths that have grasped the attention of listeners worldwide. Introduced to NWA and Public Enemy by his father, Blu later was captivated by the likes of Black Star, The Roots, and Common, creating a unique balance that is displayed in Blu’s personality and music. Blu’s first full length LP, “Below the Heavens” pairs Blu with producer Exile on the Sound in Color imprint. His first single, “Narrow Path” has rocked stages across the world, as fans begin to feel the impact of Blu’s musi