2017 release. 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. Their third collaboration follows 2012's Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them, and is slated for an October release. 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
Party Of Two
Back To Basics
On The Radio
You’re Gonna Die Someday
Life Is A Gamble
Things We Say
Hot For Yall
Hard Workers
Sold The Soul
Stress Off The Chest

UPC: 659123518420
Label: Dirty Science
Release Date: 10.20.17
Format: CD

Blue & Exile - In The Beginning: Before The Heavens (CD)