This 1995 release from Solid was the group's third album, a concept album that followed a single narrative. It was released on the MUSICDESIGN label.
- The album was produced by DJ Krush, with whom Solid had previously collaborated. The album reached number 88 on the Billboard 200 chart. The lead single "Do You Wanna Go?" achieved moderate success on rap radio.
- The album was largely recorded in a home studio in Queens, New York. It featured guest appearances from fellow rappers Sadat X and Grand Daddy I.U. The album was critically acclaimed for its cohesive narrative and innovative production.
- "The Magic of 8 Ball" is considered a cult classic in the underground hip-hop scene. It has been cited as an influence on later narrative concept albums in the genre. The album's runtime is 45 minutes and 20 seconds.
Solid is a hip-hop group from New York City, known for their intricate wordplay and sample-heavy production. "The Magic of 8 Ball" arrived mid-career, after their more commercially successful period and before their later, more experimental work.
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