The second Shabazz Palaces album of 2017, Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines, finds the group in a similarly exploratory and confrontational mode, pushing the boundaries of their unique brand of cosmic hip-hop.
- The album was released on July 14, 2017, by Sub Pop Records.
- The album was praised for its intricate production and challenging themes.
- This album was released six months after its thematic counterpart, Quazarz: Born on a Cloud.
Shabazz Palaces is the experimental hip-hop project of Ishmael Butler, formerly of Digable Planets. They are known for their densely layered production and abstract lyricism. Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines was released in 2017, following the companion album Quazarz: Born on a Cloud.
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