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Firewire(Lateef the Truthspeaker album)

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Firewire
Studio albumby
ReleasedNovember 8, 2011(2011-11-08)
StudioOakland, California
GenreHip hop
Length47:18
LabelQuannum Projects
ProducerChief Xcel,Dan the Automator,DJ Shadow,Headnodic
Lateef the Truthspeakerchronology
Truth at Sea
(2011)
Firewire
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Agit Readermixed[1]
AllMusic[2]
The Musicfavorable[3]
Okayplayer80/100[4]
Spin6/10[5]

Firewireis the debut solo studio album by American hip hop artistLateef the Truthspeaker.It was released viaQuannum Projectson November 8, 2011.[6]Recorded over the course of four months inOakland, California,[7]it includes contributions fromDJ Shadow,Lyrics Born,Del the Funky Homosapien,andDan the Automator.[8]

Critical reception

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D.L. Chandler ofOkayplayergave the album an 80 out of 100, calling it "an eclectic mix of tracks that showcase Lateef's formidable ability but underwhelms briefly at points."[4]He added, "Firewiremay not ignite the senses of every rap fan, but there are enough twists in turns even in its rote moments that keep the listeners engaged over the duration of the album. "[4]Mosi Reeves ofSpingave the album a 6 out of 10, saying, "Firewireis chaotically sequenced, like the Bay Area rapper scoured his hard drive for usable material without checking whether the songs actually blended together logically. "[5]Tom Birts ofThe Musicsaid, "Firewireshowcases the energy and versatility of an emcee and singer who rattles through hip hop, soul and electro-pop without pause or cause to doubt himself. "[3]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducerLength
1."Let's Get Up"Chief Xcel2:59
2."Firewire Interlude"1:06
3."Oakland" (featuringDel the Funky Homosapien&The Grouch)4:19
4."Only Thought"3:46
5."We the People"Chief Xcel2:43
6."Heckuvit"Headnodic3:40
7."Hardship Enterprise" (featuringLyrics Born)3:59
8."So Sexy"3:27
9."Testimony"3:45
10."Left Alone"Dan the Automator3:33
11."Say What You Want"DJ Shadow4:06
12."Sara"3:57
13."Inside You"5:58

References

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  1. ^Slaybaugh, Matt (November 22, 2011)."Album Reviews".The Agit Reader.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  2. ^Jeffries, David."Firewire - Lateef the Truthspeaker".AllMusic.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  3. ^abBirts, Tom (April 12, 2012)."Lateef The Truthspeaker - Firewire".The Music.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  4. ^abcChandler, D.L. (December 15, 2011)."Lateef The Truthspeaker".Okayplayer.Archived fromthe originalon January 22, 2012.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  5. ^abReeves, Mosi (November 8, 2011)."Lateef the Truthspeaker, 'Firewire' (Quannum Projects)".Spin.Archived fromthe originalon December 22, 2011.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  6. ^Staples, Derek (August 15, 2011)."Lateef the Truthspeaker announces debut solo LP: Firewire".Consequence of Sound.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  7. ^Gillespie, Blake (October 14, 2011)."Lateef's Oakland truthspeak".Impose.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  8. ^Watercutter, Angela (August 11, 2011)."Exclusive MP3: Lateef the Truthspeaker's Dreamy 'Testimony'".Wired.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
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