Double vinyl LP pressing. Ten years after Blu and Exile released their magnum opus Below the Heavens, the California duo have reunited to release 14 tracks from the original 2007 sessions. In the Beginning: Before the Heavens contains previously heard songs and unreleased gems - the best of the best chosen from over 40 songs in the vault. In The Beginning: Before the Heavens is made of up songs that are raw and untouched, keeping the authenticity of Blu and Exile's creativity at the time. The album has guest appearances from familiar names like Dr. Oop, Donel Smokes, Aloe Blacc, and Blame One. While "Soul Provider," "Another Day," and "Party of Two" appeared on Blu's Lifted EP, the majority of these songs showcase Blu rapping at his peak, maintaining his underground attitude as he dishes on reaching star status ("Constellations"), getting radio play ("On the Radio"), or opposing views in a problem-ridden world ("You're Gonna Die Someday"). Exile, meanwhile, builds a golden hip-hop era feel with head-nodding samples and DJ scratches.

Tracklist:

Soul Provider
Another Day
Constellations
All These Ladies featuring Dr Oop
Party Of Two
Back To Basic's
On The Radio
You're Gonna Die Someday
Life Is A Gamble featuring Donel Smokes, Trek Life ; Co$$ 1
Things We Say featuring Aloe Blacc 1
Hot For Yall featuring Donel Smokes 1
Hard Workers featuring Blame One 1
Sold The Soul 1
Stress Off The Chest

UPC: 659123518413
Label: Dirty Science
Release Date: 12.15.17
Format: Vinyl Record

Blu & Exile - In The Beginning: Before The Heavens [LP]