Naya Ali - We Did The Damn Thing (CLEAR VINYL)

Format: LP, Clear Vinyl
Catalogue No.: LPBONAL111C
Barcode: 198846108148
Release Date: 07 Feb 2025
Genre: Rap & Hip-Hop

The Montreal rapper's new opus is at once deeply introspective and a wide-eyed embrace of the world. Produced by longtime collaborators Adrian X and Kevin Figs, this sonically adventurous follow-up to her two-part debut Godspeed: Baptism (Prelude), released in 2020, and Godspeed: Elevated (2021) finds her stretching her wings lyrically, vocally and musically.  Naya Ali's journey to We Did The Damn Thing took hard work, sacrifice, faith, and sweat, as represented on the album cover : “Our sweat has trickled down from our braids for generations”. The song The Heist completely embodies the cutthroat energy and hard work that fuels Naya’s music. Yet, We Did The Damn Thing shows there’s more to her artistry. From the dark, ominous More Life, Less Names, a defiant anthem about protecting your peace, to the country-inspired renegade spirit of Turning Tables, and the Afrobeats-infused warmth of Life, where she stepped out of her comfort zone by singing instead of rapping, it is clear that Naya Ali has decided to embrace her versatility as an artist. Beyond the classic, 808-heavy beats, We Did The Damn Thing is a gospel-infused album grounded in live instruments, especially the electric guitar. Naya also took on a larger role in production, leading the choirs and working on vocal production for the songs Life, Jericho and Freedom Creepin.    

A1. Jericho (Break)  A2. The Heist  A3. Turning Tables  A4. Open Fire  A5. Life - Interlude  A6. Life  A7. Addis Kids - Interlude  B1. It's Us (Flowers To The Rain)  B2. Catch a Vibe  B3. More Life, Less Names  B4. Stunt Like an Immigrant  B5. The Seeds - Interlude  B6. What's The Move  B7. Freedom Creepin'