Sour Soul (LP, 2015)

This LP was released in 2015.

Sour Soul is the 2015 collaborative masterpiece from Toronto’s BadBadNotGood and Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, blending jazz-infused hip-hop with raw lyrical storytelling. Clocking in at just 33 minutes, this compact yet explosive album weaves together live instrumentation and hard-hitting beats, reviving the soulful essence of 1960s and '70s soundscapes without relying on samples. Tracks like "Ray Gun" (featuring DOOM) and "Six Degrees" (with Danny Brown) showcase the band’s intricate musicianship, while Ghostface Killah delivers razor-sharp verses over their grooves—whether it’s the hypnotic "Mono" or the gritty "Street Knowledge" (with Tree). The chemistry between the jazz collective and the Staten Island rapper feels effortless, balancing introspective moments ("Nuggets of Wisdom") with high-energy cuts ("Gunshowers," featuring Elzhi). A fusion of old-school soul and modern hip-hop, Sour Soul is a tight, immersive experience that proves why BadBadNotGood and Ghostface Killah were a match made in musical heaven.