Season One (Saukrates album)
| Company type | Independent studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | April 24, 2012 |
| Founder | Saukrates |
| Products | Hip-hop music album |
| Owner | Saukrates |
Season One represents the sophomore studio album effort from Canadian hip-hop artist Saukrates, officially released on April 24, 2012. Distributed independently through FrostByte Media and eOne Music, this project arrived thirteen years subsequent to his initial album, The Underground Tapes. Prominent singles from the record include "Drop It Down" and "Say I".
Background
Following his 2000 contract with Def Jam Recordings, Saukrates commenced work on his follow-up album entitled Bad Addiction, which was slated for release in 2004. Nevertheless, after being dropped by Def Jam and failing to obtain another major-label agreement, the finished album was never released. In 2006, Saukrates' ensemble Big Black Lincoln debuted with the album Heaven's Caught on Fire, showcasing his R&B-influenced vocal style that shaped subsequent collaborative projects.
The name Season One reflects a "remarkable fresh start" in Saukrates' musical journey. This album combines rapping with singing across a variety of production techniques, including boom bap, electronic elements, and live instrumentation. Notably, the track "On the Run" featuring k-os and Nelly Furtado had earlier appeared as "I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman" on k-os' 2009 release Yes!.
Reception
RapReviews.com awarded the album an 8 out of 10 rating, commending its introspective nature and maturity while highlighting Saukrates’ optimistic approach to exploring life's obstacles.
Samples
- "On the Run" incorporates a sample from "California" by Phantom Planet