Finding Inspiration Somehow (LP)

The untimely passing of Gift of Gab sparked a worldwide wave of admiration and remembrance from fans and peers alike. As one half of the groundbreaking Bay Area duo Blackalicious, Gift of Gab helped shape a legacy built on dazzling verbal dexterity, intricate rhyme patterns, and fearless creativity. Across a run of celebrated albums, he collaborated with an extraordinary range of artists including Gil Scott-Heron, Jurassic 5, Rage Against The Machine, Questlove, George Clinton, DJ Shadow, and many others.

In his later years, Gab faced immense physical challenges, battling kidney failure, enduring dialysis, and ultimately undergoing an emergency transplant. Despite these hardships, his spirit remained unshaken, and music continued to be a source of strength and purpose. Created during this difficult period, Finding Inspiration Somehow was completed before his passing and prepared for release as a final statement.

A powerful and deeply moving body of work, Finding Inspiration Somehow stands as a reflection of resilience, resolve, and artistic integrity. It serves as both a compelling final chapter and a lasting homage to one of hip hops most gifted and influential lyricists.

Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Slaughtah Dem (Godly) (feat.Winstrong)
3. Going Farther
4. The Gentrification Song (Remix)
5. You Gon’ Make It In The End (feat.VursatylandLateef the Truthspeaker)
6. Vice Grip
7. The World Without Money (feat.Sh8peshifter)
8. Alchemy
9. Enter The Dragon (feat.Joyo Velarde)
10. A Weekend In Venice
11. The Idea Of America
12. Breathe In (feat.Omega Rae Brooks)
13. Back To The Light (feat.Justin BraveandAshleigh Eymann)