Chi-Ali - The Fabulous Chi-Ali (1992) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released on March 24, 1992, Chi-Ali – The Fabulous Chi-Ali is the one and only studio album from Chi-Ali, the teenage MC and member of the legendary Native Tongues collective. Released through Relativity Records, the album introduced the 14-year-old Brooklyn rapper with a fresh, energetic style that perfectly complemented the positive, jazz-influenced sound of early 1990s hip-hop. The album was produced primarily by The Beatnuts, with Mista Lawnge of Black Sheep contributing to one of its biggest hits.Chi-Ali – The Fabulous Chi-Ali combines playful lyricism, upbeat boom bap production, and the unmistakable creativity associated with the Native Tongues movement. The album features guest appearances from Phife Dawg, Trugoy the Dove, Dres, and Fashion, creating a lineup that represents some of the most influential names in conscious East Coast hip-hop. Despite his young age, Chi-Ali delivers confident performances filled with humor, charisma, and technical skill.Standout tracks include "Age Ain't Nothin' But A #," "Roadrunner," "Let The Horns Blow," "Funky Lemonade," "Maniac Psycho," "Shorty Said Nah," "Check My Record," and "Jump To The Rhythm." The lead single "Age Ain't Nothin' But A #" became a major rap hit, reaching the Top 10 of Billboard's Hot Rap Singles, while helping establish Chi-Ali as one of hip-hop's brightest young talents.Although Chi-Ali never released another studio album, Chi-Ali – The Fabulous Chi-Ali remains an important part of the Native Tongues legacy. Its upbeat production, positive energy, and classic early-1990s New York sound have helped it earn lasting respect among fans of golden era hip-hop. Today, the album is widely recognized as an overlooked classic that captures one of the most creative periods in East Coast rap.

1 Intro 0:24
2 Maniac Psycho 3:15
3 Step Up 3:06
4 Funky Lemonade 3:38
5 In My Room 3:14
6 Age Ain't Nothin' But A # 4:27
7 Shorty Said Nah 5:05
8 Let The Horns Blow 5:29
9 Roadrunner 3:55
10 The Fabulous Chi 2:43
11 Looped It 3:19
12 Check My Record 4:14
13 Murder Chi Wrote 4:16
14 Chi-Ali Vs. Vanilla Shake 5:46
15 Jump To The Rhythm 4:07
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