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When did Shabazz Palaces's first album release?
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Shabazz Palaces's first album Shabazz Palaces released on June 23, 2009.
Shabazz Palaces are Ishmael Butler, formerly of Digable Planets and Cherrywine, and percussionist Tendai Maraire. Ishmael provides the group’s vision and vocals, while Tendai employs ancient instruments from his homeland Zimbabwe. They deliver sincere and radical lyrics that fluctuate between afrofuturism and surrealism, over beats that make... Read More
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