The Art of Joy

Description

The Art of Joy is the debut album by the American hip hop artist Jackie Hill Perry, released on Humble Beast Records in November 2014. The album was recorded at Humble Beast Studios in Portland, Oregon; with Daniel Steele (tracks 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 11) and Beautiful Eulogy (tracks 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, and 10) producing.

Known as a poet and wordsmith, Jackie Hill Perry makes her foray into the world of hip-hop music. Jackie Hill Perry has a beautiful and generally gentle poetic and storytelling style («Educated Fool») and her words draw you in to the track. But don’t mistake the gentleness for a lack of punch or passion (hear the vocal inflections on «The Solution»). «Better» showcases a good balance of guests and artist, with the vocal fire of JGivens and the sweet sounds of Natalie Lauren. Production is steady and tight throughout. With an album that others have rightly likened to The Roots and Lauryn Hill at times, it’s hardly surprising that «An Ode To Lauryn» has a Fugees-style hook on the chorus. The poet-turned-rapper has released a project that draws us to Christ, showcases a great emcee and brings us back to those deep soulful East Coast vibes. Well worth investigating. [Steve Hayes, Cross Rhythms, October 2016]

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CD tracklist:

01. The Argument – 1:47
02. Educated Fool – 3:23
03. Better (feat. Jgivens & Natalie Lauren) – 4:00
04. Miss Fearful – 4:42
05. The Solution (feat. Eshon Burgundy) – 6:50
06. Dead Preacher – 3:40
07. Where’s Love? (feat. John Givez) – 3:19
08. I Just Wanna Get There – 4:15
09. Ode To Lauryn – 4:35
10. Suffering Servant – 1:33
11. The Art of Joy – 3:27