Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)
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| Released | January 20, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
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| Length | 35:13 | |||
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Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)[2] is the fifth studio album by American rapper Prodigy. The album was released on January 20, 2017, exactly five months before his death, through his label Infamous Records, and features a sole guest appearance from Ca$h Bilz.[3]
Life and Career Leading to Hegelian Dialectic
Prodigy, born Albert Johnson, was a central figure in East Coast Hip Hop, known particularly for his work with the group Mobb Deep. Known for his clear, articulate delivery and lyrical realism, Prodigy's music often reflected the gritty realities of street life and societal issues. His work on Hegelian Dialectic continued this trend, focusing on philosophical themes inspired by the Hegelian dialectic concept and the state of society in America.
Concept and Themes
The album is named after the philosophical concept
Background
Production for the album came from
Guest Appearance
The album features a single guest appearance from Ca$h Bilz, a rising artist in the hip hop scene. Prodigy's choice to include a relatively unknown artist was in line with his desire to push boundaries and challenge the status quo, reflected in the philosophical themes of the album.
Critical reception
Hegelian Dialectic received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the new politically driven and socially conscious tone, a notable change from Prodigy's previous work. Adam Seyum of Music Connection gave the album eight out of ten stars, saying "With songs like 'Mystic', 'Tyranny' and 'Spiritual War,' [Prodigy] encourages listeners to open up their third eye and observe 'the system' meticulously."[7]
Track listing
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| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" | 1:10 | |
| 2. | "Mystic" | The Alchemist | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Broken Rappers" | Beat Butcha | 2:12 |
| 4. | "Tyranny" | El RTNC | 3:01 |
| 5. | "Mafuckin U$A" | Budgie Beats | 2:41 |
| 6. | "Mic-rocosm" | Mimosa | 2:33 |
| 7. | "As If" |
| 2:46 |
| 8. | "New Balance" (Interlude) | 0:20 | |
| 9. | "Snakes" | Beat Butcha | 2:40 |
| 10. | "The Good Fight" | Knxwledge | 3:05 |
| 11. | "Mr. President" (Interlude) | 0:38 | |
| 12. | "Spiritual War" | Beat Butcha | 3:21 |
| 13. | "No Religion" | Mo Betta | 3:29 |
| 14. | "Hunger Pangs" (featuring Ca$h Bilz) | Mark the Beast | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 35:13 | ||
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 15. | "PHD" | 3:32 | |
| 16. | "Broken Apple" | Knxwledge | 2:05 |
| 17. | "No Contest" | The Alchemist | 2:51 |
| 18. | "Bless You" | Mo Betta | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 47:22 | ||
References
- ^ "Prodigy Demands Change in America on 'Maf--kin' U.S.A.': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ^ "Prodigy Gets Philosophic on '(Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ^ "Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)". iTunes. January 20, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ "Prodigy Gets Philosophic on 'Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)' - XXL".
- ^ "Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy died of accidental choking". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ "Prodigy - Hegelian Dialectic: The Book Of Revelation [Album Stream]". Street Music Charts. May 2, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ "Music Album Review: Prodigy of Mobb Deep - "Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)"". Music Connection. March 14, 2017.
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