Blackalicious | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Sacramento, California, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative hip hop, West Coast hip hop, indie hip hop |
Years active | 1994–2021 |
Labels | Quannum Projects, MCA/Universal Records, Solesides, Anti- |
Past members |
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Website | blackalicious.com |
Blackalicious was an American hip-hop duo from Sacramento, California,[1] made up of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel.[2] They are noted for Gift of Gab's often tongue-twisting, multisyllabic, complex rhymes and Chief Xcel's soulful production.[3] The duo released four full-length albums: Nia in 1999, Blazing Arrow in 2002, The Craft in 2005, and Imani Vol. 1 in 2015. Gift of Gab died in June 2021.