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Gift Of Gab (Tim Parker) and Chief Xcel (Xavier Mosley) met at John F. Kennedy High School in 1987 in sacramento, california and formed the group in the early 1990s. They released their first recording, “
Swan Lake”, on solesides records. The Solesides Crew consisted of the duo. as well as other friends of theirs they had met at University of California - Davis, including DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born and Lateef The Truth Speaker. The single was an underground hit, but label trouble prevented the duo from immediately capitalizing on their fame.
In late 1997, Solesides became quannum projects and in 1999 Blackalicious released the A2G EP, which served as a precursor to their debut full length album, NIA, which was released the following year. This was followed by a major label contract with MCA Records and the release of the critically acclaimed album Blazing Arrow in 2002.
In May 2004 Gift of Gab released his first solo album, 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up, but he assured fans that Blackalicious was alive and well.
A third full length, entitled The Craft, was released on Epitaph Records imprint ANTI- on September 27, 2005.
Swan Lake”, on solesides records. The Solesides Crew consisted of the duo. as well as other friends of theirs they had met at University of California - Davis, including DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born and Lateef The Truth Speaker. The single was an underground hit, but label trouble prevented the duo from immediately capitalizing on their fame.In late 1997, Solesides became quannum projects and in 1999 Blackalicious released the A2G EP, which served as a precursor to their debut full length album, NIA, which was released the following year. This was followed by a major label contract with MCA Records and the release of the critically acclaimed album Blazing Arrow in 2002.
In May 2004 Gift of Gab released his first solo album, 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up, but he assured fans that Blackalicious was alive and well.
A third full length, entitled The Craft, was released on Epitaph Records imprint ANTI- on September 27, 2005.
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Deception
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Sky Is Falling
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4000 Miles
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First In Flight
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A to G
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Nowhere Fast
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Alphabet Aerobics
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Aural Pleasure
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Purest Love
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Chemical Calisthenics
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Shallow Days
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Shoutbox
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SeanMcMeekin wrote:
are these two still together? i want a new album.
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shaolin86 wrote:
The more and more I listen to it, the more I love NIA! What an album!
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JoshCIVM wrote:
Way too white to even be anywhere near this, but here I am.
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TJass wrote:
Fly on fly on fly on
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lepoisson1712 wrote:
It's Going Down ♥
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BurntFingers wrote:
so awesome
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KaeReSeN wrote:
ale płynie po bicie jebany, nie wierzę. ENG ver. nice flow
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xephyrous wrote:
Andyboiii, I don't understand why If I May is so unappreciated either. I think it's actually the best song they have :)
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shaolin86 wrote:
Nowhere Fast <3
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Oz_Alchemist wrote:
Hi, I'm a new trip-hop and abstract artist, come check my page !
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T-101 wrote:
any news of a new album? i know gog was doing some other side projects like the mighty underdogs (which was cool) but imo u can't beat a good blackalicious album.
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T-101 wrote:
blazing arrow >>>
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MMBKG wrote:
Beyonder.
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shaolin86 wrote:
Andyboiii, what is the best track on NIA out of curiosity? Please tell me it's Shallow Days
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Andyboiii wrote:
where is "If I May"? definitely the 2nd best track on Nia after deception
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riigo wrote:
a night of rest is needed
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madhatt3r111 wrote:
Deception "should" be tops...based on personal opinion having grown up in Vacaville CA (40 min from their origin) hearing their work with DJ Shadow and KDVS back in 1999...
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Marcus_Sweetser wrote:
The Underground Movement: http://www.last.fm/group/HipHop%27s+Underground+Radio
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jujuki wrote:
Etonnant !!
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vutterfly wrote:
Quite possibly my favorite MC. And look at all of these full tracks available to listen to!!!! This is what I'm talkin about!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you Blackalicious! <3
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