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Listeners open to exploring the lineage of the album will find a vast musical world well worth exploring.

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(The Roots, of course, were the foremost pioneers of this movement.)

Blood Orange,Negro Swan

The working relationship between Blood Orange (a.k.a.

Hesinvolved in 9 of the albums 19 tracks.

He also explained that the record was intended for black listeners: Its for a specific equation, heexplained.

As challenging as it may seem, it radiates pleasantry and calmness at every turn.

Solange mentioned that she listened to Coltrane surrounding the making ofWhen I Get Home,and it shows.

Madvillain,Madvillainy

The comparisons to Madvillains attention-deficit masterpieceMadvillainyrolled in following the release ofWhen I Get Homewith good measure.

(J DillasDonutsexists in this world, too.)