Released November 11, 2008 Artist 88-Keys Label Decon | Recorded 2006-2008 Release date 11 November 2008 Genre Hip hop music | |
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Producer 88-Keys & Kanye West (co-exec.) Adam's Case Files Mixtape
(2008) The Death of Adam
(2008) Similar Detroit Deli (A Taste of Detroit), Straight No Chaser, Tronic, GOOD Morning - GOOD, Take 'em to the Cleaners | ||
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The Death of Adam is the debut studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper 88-Keys. Released on November 11, 2008, the album features guest appearances by Kanye West, Kid Cudi, J Davey, Redman, Bilal, Phonte of Little Brother, and alternative rock group Shitake Monkey.
Contents
Concept
The album tells the story of an investigation surrounding the death of a man named Adam who was murdered in his Harlem loft apartment. During a recent interview in regards to the album's concept 88' stated:
The story is told instrumentally, while the featured artists help get the story across. 88' has described that his inspiration for the project derived from the thought, "What gives me pleasure?"
Aside from tracks, the album's investigative story is told through visual means, particularly DCN 27 News pieces that were distributed on multiple video-sharing sites. In the faux news bulletins, local news reporter Chip Adams interviews various artists who apparently knew Adam to a certain extent and provide their feedback on his death. The viral series includes cameos by Q-Tip, Consequence, Kid Cudi and Shitake Monkey.
The album's lead single, "Stay Up! (Viagra)", features 88’s executive producer of the project, Kanye West:
Samples
Hardware assembly
Songs
1Morning Wood4:02
2Nice Guys Finish Last2:11
3The Friends ZoneShitake Monkey4:03