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The Colors of Black

MaLLy and Last Word20148 songs

The Colors of Black seeks to hit listeners on a deeper level-with easy to digest, brooding hip-hop beats featuring layers of moody and heartfelt messages, this top notch sequel album will leave you feeling satisfied.

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Tracks

    1. Everything Else But MeAn aggressive driving beat with defiant vocals and emotional keyboard action.Hip-Hop · 89 BPM · E minor4:23
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    1. Hold My TongueThis hard-hitting, aggressive track is sure to make your heart race with a dark beat and evil sounding synth.Hip-Hop · 160 BPM · Bb minor3:33
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    1. InnervisionsDroning Synth, a simple beat and cutting vocals set a window for motivation.Hip-Hop · 90 BPM · A minor3:06
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    1. A Long DayA sparse, emotional hook that goes from big full beats to completely stripped down emotional moments.Hip-Hop · 140 BPM · E minor4:32
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    1. Not NeverPulsing dark synth and rapid fire vocals will get you jamming, gently driven by a sparse beat.Hip-Hop · 140 BPM · A minor4:38
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    1. The Colors of BlackA long slowly building introduction sets the stage for this motivational track with layers of synths and motivation lyrics.Hip-Hop · 88 BPM · A minor4:04
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    1. CrimsonA darker feel and pounding beat for a release--Sorrowful towards the end.Hip-Hop · 110 BPM · A minor5:02
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    1. Grow This WayDetermination conveyed in this track is very uplifting, yet the morose synth sounds brings a darker sensibility.Hip-Hop · 111 BPM · A minor5:19
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About this album

The Colors of Black is an 8-song album from MaLLy and Last Word, released in 2014. It's hip-hop and grime, confident, determined and dark, built on synth, drums and bass. The songs run 88 to 160 BPM, in keys like A minor, E minor and Bb minor, and they're all vocal tracks. It's a natural fit for trailers, TV and news promos, sports and film and documentary work. Every song comes with an instrumental, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Hip-Hop, Grime
Moods
Dramatic, Dark and moody, Suspense, Energetic and driving
Instruments
Synth, Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Piano, Organ
Tempo
88–160 BPM
Key
A minor, E minor, Bb minor
Vocals
Vocal
Versions
8 alternate versions
Good for
Trailers, TV and news, Sports, Film and documentary
Label
ITG Artists
Composers
Andrew Robin Erickson, Malik Daniel Watkins

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