Top 100 Oklahoma Albums of the 00s: 80-71
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Over the next couple of weeks, we will be counting down the Top 100 Oklahoma Albums of the 2000s. Every weekday, we will unveil another ten Oklahoma albums that helped shape the way Oklahoma music is heard by the outside world.
We asked three dozen musicians, fans and journalists for their opinions on the top albums of the past decade. With their guidance and our own opinions, we compiled what we hope is a decent and fair list.
Hopefully, there’s a good bit of reflection, discovery and enjoyment when listening to these albums through Lala (when available). Enjoy!
80. Jabee - Blood Is The New Black (2008)
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“A sharp divergence from the popular “party” hip-hop that pours out of radio stations, Jabee utilizes beats and samples heavily centered around soul and jazz. The result is something a little more intricate, with beats reminiscent of Brother Ali or early Kanye West, and an emphasis on soulfulness rather than the ability to “bump.”” - Tyler Branson (The Oklahoma Daily)
