The Blueprint (2xLP)

In recent years, Los Angeles rapper Blu has become one of hip hop’s most prolific artists, releasing more than a dozen acclaimed projects and building a worldwide fanbase. The gifted lyricist often joins forces with a single producer for an entire collection, leading to classic collaborative releases with Exile, Nottz, Madlib, and more. Now, Blu is back with The Blueprint, a new mixtape produced by Shafiq Husayn. Known as one third of visionary production team Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Shafiq has produced for the likes of Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Andre 3000, John Legend, Anderson Paak, Thundercat, Bilal, Ty Dolla $ign, Ice T, and many more. Dedicated to the gang culture that permeates the city they both call home, The Blueprint reflects Blu’s eternal L.A. state of mind, with Shafiq’s eclectic soundscapes providing the perfect backdrop. Tracklist: A1 Bang St A A2 1983 A3 Red Hot L.A. A4 C.O.L.O.R.S. A5 Gang St A B1 L.A. L.A. B2 South L.A. B3 Fake St Azz B4 My Fav Colo(u)r B5 Block St Hood B6 2 Live N Die N L.A. C1 Ray Ray (The Blueprint) C2 The Colo(u)r Black C3 B.S. (The Return) C4 G.U.N. (Clap Clap) D1 The Tookie Monsters D2 Who Side Are You On? D3 Gang St A (Remix) D4 1953 D5 Outs D6 B.U.M.S. (Bonus) D7 Me Against The World (Bonus)