Blu & Exile- Below The Heavens

There's something inside me that really wants to hate this album. Something that says there's no possible way any album released in the last few years could ever be considered 'classic'.
But Below The Heavens is on par with the greats. A classic? Not just yet, but an quality auditory experience? Sure.
Upon hearing this album, few people knew the introspective rapper who claims to be 'your girlfriend's favorite color (minus the e)', and even fewer people knew of the supremely gifted and innovative DJ Exile. Exile has to be one of the illest in the business right now, Radio made sure of that. Whereas Blu has always made dope records. Even his newer material is solid, but it lacks that extra snare or kick that you could find on BTH.
Most importantly, is the consistency. Too many records these days are half-filler, half-listenable. That's where Below The Heavens' greatness lies. It's an incredibly cohesive album, which renders the feat doubly impressive. And even though I hate this line, Below The Heavens truly takes you on a journey through the life of Blu, while surrounded by Exile's beautiful soundscapes.

Choice Cuts:
The World is (Below the Heavens)


So(ul)Amazing


In Remembrance of Me


The Narrow Path


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