The Healing (album) explained

The Healing
Type:studio
Artist:Strange Fruit Project
Cover:Thehealing.jpg
Released:July 25, 2006
Genre:Hip hop
Length:65:52
Label:Om Records
Producer:Symbolyc One (S1)
Illmind
Chris "Daddy" Dave
Jake One
9th Wonder
Vitamin D
Prev Title:From Divine
Prev Year:2004
Year:2006

The Healing is the third album by underground hip hop group Strange Fruit Project, released July 25, 2006 on Om Records. The album was generally well-received, and drew the group comparisons to underground peers like Little Brother. The release was beloved by underground fans for its "Golden Age" style similar to that of the Native Tongues Posse, with Jazzy production and socially conscious lyrical content. Allmusic gave the album a 3 Star rating, and stated:

"The Healing is an album of solidly good hip-hop, nothing that really will blow any underground fans away, but absolutely enough to keep them listening."[1] [2] [3] [4]

The album features guest appearances from Little Brother, Erykah Badu, Toby, Thesis, Deloach, Bavu, Darien Brockington, Yahzarah, Verbal Seed, K-Otix, Tahiti, Skotch and Kay, as well as production from group member Symbolyc One, Illmind, Daddy, Jake One, 9th Wonder and Vitamin D. The Healing features the single "Soul Clap" b/w "Special".

Track listing

TitleProducer(s)Performer (s)
1"Intro"
  • Interlude*
2"Ready Forum"S1S1, Myone, Myth
3"You (The Only Ones)"IllmindS1, Myone, Myth
4"Under Pressure"S1S1, Myone, Myth
5"Good Times"S1S1, Myone
6"Liberation"Chris "Daddy" DaveS1, Myone, Myth, Toby
7"Get Live"IllmindS1, Myone, Myth, Erykah Badu
8"Soul Clap"Jake OneS1, Myone, Myth
9"Special"9th WonderS1, Myone, Myth, Thesis
10"Pinball"Vitamin DS1, Myone, Myth
11"Rise"IllmindS1, Myone, Little Brother
12"Cali Cruisin"S1S1, Myone, Deloach, Bavu
13"Parachutes"S1Myone, Myth, Thesis
14"God Is"S1S1, Myone, Darien Brockington, Yahzarah
"After the Healing"S1S1, Myone, Myth, Verbal Seed, K-Otix,
Tahiti, Skotch, Kay

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abello. Janus. Strange Fruit Project :: The Healing :: Om Records. rapreviews.com. 15 March 2014.
  2. Web site: Palmer. Tamara. Strange Fruit Project. Creative Loafing. 15 March 2014.
  3. Web site: Cober-lake. Justin. Strange Fruit Project: The Healing. popmatters.com. 15 March 2014.
  4. Web site: The Healing. emusic.com. 15 March 2014.