Blu & Exile Drop Off Nine Minute Track “Roots Of Blue”
Blu & Exile come through with another new single off their upcoming “Miles” album, this time dropping the nine-minute “Roots Of Blue.”
It’s a testament to his confidence as an emcee that Blu opts to ride Exile’s understated yet effective instrumental throughout, his words painting pictures as he dives deeper into themes of race, history, and individuality. Speaking on the track in a press release, Blu named it one of the album’s strongest. “On this song we took it back, all the way back,” he explains. “Back to the very first people who have walked this earth that have influenced, or cultured or matured, my walk on this earth. Everyone except my immediate family. This song is my own personal family tree.”
Look for Miles to arrive in full on July 17th, featuring appearances from Miguel, Aloe Blacc, The Last Artful, Dodgr, Aceyalone, Iman Omari, and more.
QUOTABLE LYRICS
I’m the first man standing upright, holding a stone in my hand
After beating an ape claiming the land
Taking the stand and feeding my fam
Back when man ate they children
I’m killing other animals just to nurture them
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