Title: Imani, Vol. 1
Label: Black Mines
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS

Ten years after 2005's The Craft comes Blackalicious' self-release, Imani, Vol. 1. Three years in the works, the album stays true to rapper Gift of Gab's clever tongue-twisting wordplay and DJ/producer Chief Xcel's unique beats. First volume of a trilogy with appearances from Lifesavas, Lateef, Lyrics Born, funk band Monophonics, polyphonic Afro-Pop singer Zap Mama, and Fantastic Negrito who won a performance on NPR's Tiny Desk.

Tracks:
1.1 Faith
1.2 Blacka
1.3 Ashes to Ashes
1.4 On Fire Tonight
1.5 Escape
1.6 The Sun
1.7 That Night
1.8 Inspired By
1.9 We Did It Again
1.10 I Like the Way You Talk
1.11 Twist of Time
1.12 The Blowup
1.13 Love's Gonna Save the Day
1.14 Alpha and Omega
1.15 The Hourglass
1.16 Imani