Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment (opens in new tab)
The neo-soul priestess and the hip-hop producer throw it back on a seductive, pleasantly rambly collaborative album that returns them both to their roots.
Neo Soul on LoudQuietLoud: about 20 artists, including Erykah Badu, Durand Jones & The Indications and Aaron Frazer. It runs alongside r&b, soul and funk.


Last 30 days · via public radio playlists
| Rank | Album | Stations | Days on chart | Spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KCRW, KEXP, KRCL, KUTX, The Current, WXPN | 28 | 241 spins | |
| 2 | ![]() | KCRW, KEXP, KRCL, KUTX, The Current, WXPN | 25 | 172 spins |
The neo-soul priestess and the hip-hop producer throw it back on a seductive, pleasantly rambly collaborative album that returns them both to their roots.
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