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felt organic. It featured collaborations with heavy hitters like James Poyser and the beatboxer from The Roots, giving it a gritty, live-session vibe. The Tracks That Defined an Era

Released on November 14, 2000, via Def Soul, Aijuswanaseing introduced the world to Taalib Johnson, professionally known as Musiq Soulchild. Hailing from Philadelphia—the epicenter of the late '90s and early 2000s Neo-Soul movement—Musiq crafted an album that perfectly bridged the gap between classic 1970s soul and contemporary hip-hop/R&B. musiq+soulchild+aijuswanaseing+zip+upd

: A duet partner on the track (included on some editions and digital versions). Key Behind-the-Scenes Contributors felt organic

The moniker "Musiq Soulchild" itself was a tribute to his talent—he was a "child" born out of a love for the "soul" of "music." Track-by-Track Impact and Defining Singles Hailing from Philadelphia—the epicenter of the late '90s