Forty (LP)

In the turbulent world of hip-hop, few artists are able to make the transition from hot young star to acclaimed rap luminary. L.A. icon Blu?has followed this rare path, graduating from a spot on the 2009?XXL Freshman?list to an expansive catalog with more than 25 celebrated releases. Now, the talented lyricist is celebrating his remarkable journey with?Forty, a new album produced by influential beatsmith?August Fanon, who has crafted tracks for?Westside Gunn,?Mach-Hommy,?Tha God Fahim,?billy woods, and more. "This album is a celebration of me reaching 40 years of age,"?Blu?explains. "All the content is a reflection of where I am mentally at 40." With intricate verses packed with wisdom and maturity, the collection finds?Blu?and a host of guests reflecting on happiness, religion, love, knowledge, humanity, and more. Fanon brings these tracks to life, taking it back to basics with soul-heavy soundscapes?Blu?describes as "straight loops, no drum programming or layers, just really soulful loops." Featuring?Kota The Friend,?Asher Roth,?R.A.P. Ferreira,?Mickey Factz,?Homeboy Sandman,?Chester Watson,?Fashawn, and more,?Forty?is a timeless experience from an artist who remains a vital presence in any decade of life.

Tracklist:

1. Forty (feat.?Chris cLArke?and?Mickey Factz)
2. Worthy (feat.?Cashus King?and?Scienze)
3. Simple (feat.?Sene?and?Chester Watson)
4. Love (1-4) (feat.?Wyldeflowher,?Geminelle,?Yah-Ra,?Lexxus, and?Noveliss)
5. Dance (feat.?Phoenix Cruz?and?Charles Hamilton)
6. Happy (feat.?Kota The Friend?and?R.A.P. Ferreira)
7. Knowledge (feat.?Triune?and?Tristate)
8. Bible (feat.?Propaganda?and?PCH)
9. Human (feat.?Homeboy Sandman?and?Asher Roth)
10. Loser (feat.?Cashus King?and?Stik Figa)
11. Joy (feat.?Fashawn?and?Choosey)