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| ARTIST : Chino XL |
| ALBUM : Map Of Bones |
| GENRE : Hip-Hop |
| LABEL : 1332 Records |
| CATNR : 1332-128 |
| LANGUAGE : English |
| YEAR : 2025 |
| SOURCE : Vinyl |
| DATE RIPPED : 13-11-2025 |
| STREET DATE : 10-07-2025 |
| URL : http://www.discogs.com/release/34235392 |
| ENCODER : FLAC 1.3.1 |
| SETTING : compression-level-8 |
| QUALITY : 3193kbps Avg 96.0kHz / 2 channels |
| Artist Loc. : Bronx, New York |
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| 01 Hard To Kill 2:39 |
| 02 Die 4 2:38 |
| 03 Not OK 4:01 |
| 04 Monster 4:27 |
| 05 I've Seen 2:58 |
| 06 Capable 2:24 |
| 07 Keep Diggin' 2:21 |
| 08 Numb (Feat. Roc C) 4:44 |
| 09 You First 2:59 |
| 10 You First Part 2 1:02 |
| 11 Still Sailing 4:16 |
| 12 Map Of Bones 4:22 |
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| TOTAL SIZE : 12 Files_933.1MB_________________________TOTAL 38:51 |
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| Chino XL's Map of Bones, his seventh studio album and second |
| posthumous release, stands as a powerful, haunting testament to an |
| emcee whose pen remained razor-sharp even in his darkest moments. |
| Compiled from sessions recorded between 2008 and 2012, this |
| collection feels anything but dated ù itÆs a time capsule brimming |
| with lyrical ferocity, personal confession, and unsettling |
| prophecy. |
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| Longtime fans of Chino already know the depth of his catalog ù from |
| his explosive 1996 debut Here to Save You All to the cult classic |
| RICANstruction: The Black Rosary, the New Jersey native has always |
| balanced complex wordplay with vulnerability and rage. On Map of |
| Bones, that balance becomes even more pronounced, given the context |
| of his passing and the heavy themes explored throughout. |
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| The opener ôHard to Killö sets the tone with aggressive energy and |
| a warning: come correct or donÆt come at all. ItÆs vintage Chino ù |
| threatening, layered, and intense. ôDie 4ö continues the onslaught |
| with militant energy, while ôNot Okö pivots into mental health |
| territory, backed by dramatic horn samples that underscore the |
| emotional weight. |
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| ôMonsterö explores the darker side of ChinoÆs persona, embracing |
| his ôbeastö status with a gritty confidence. But itÆs the more |
| introspective moments that truly elevate the album. ôIÆve Seenö is |
| a deeply autobiographical reflection on his journey through the |
| music industry. |
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| Tracks like ôCapableö and ôKeep DigginÆö tackle doubt, |
| perseverance, and street loyalty, delivered with chaotic boom bap |
| energy that suits his relentless flow. ôThe Searchö is perhaps the |
| albumÆs most poetic moment, imagining a spiritual union with the |
| ocean walked by Christ, while ôNumbö featuring Roc C brings some |
| bounce and defiant energy back into the mix. |
| |
| ôYou Firstö is one of the most adventurous cuts ù split into two |
| sonic halves, blending EDM elements with traditional boom bap, the |
| track pulses with a thirst for vengeance and clarity. ôStill |
| Sailingö brings things toward closure, likening his lyrics to a |
| symphony ù a fitting metaphor for an artist who crafted verses like |
| compositions. |
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| DJ FokusÆ unique choices here offer a different kind of atmosphere |
| ù one more surreal and haunted, fitting for a posthumous release |
| rooted in emotional turmoil. Ultimately, Map of Bones is not just a |
| collection of songs. ItÆs a message in a bottle from an artist |
| wrestling with legacy, love, mental illness, and mortality. It's a |
| reminder that Chino XL was not just a punchline king or underground |
| titan ù he was a deeply introspective writer who never lost his |
| edge. |
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