Album: The Listening by Little Brother (2003)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Artist Background: Little Brother was an American hip hop group from Durham, North Carolina that consisted of rappers Phonte and Big Pooh (from 2001 to 2010), and DJ/producer 9th Wonder (from 2001 to 2007). The group produced four acclaimed studio albums and six mixtapes during their nine-year existence. The individual members of the group, rappers Phonte (Phonte Coleman), and Rapper Big Pooh (Thomas Jones), and DJ/producer 9th Wonder (Pat Douthit), met in 1998 while enrolled as college students at North Caroli... Part of the Durham, North Carolina music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Part of the Durham, North Carolina music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Happy, 2000s, Album

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<i>The Listening</i> introduced the world to the blend of 9th Wonder's soulful and chunky beats—which the producer teased out of budget software—and MCs Phonte and Big Pooh's lyrics, which flip between book-smart and cocky. The melancholic "Speed" skillfully weaves together references to Dred Scott, Brand Nubian and Baryshnikov over an emotion-drenched beat, while the bluegrass-sampling "The Way You Do It" has the group reflecting on early days spent paying dues.

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