The Blast (song)

"The Blast"
Song

"The Blast" is a hip hop single from Reflection Eternal's only album, Train of Thought. It features rapping from the duo's emcee, Talib Kweli, as well as from its producer, DJ Hi-Tek. It is the only Reflection Eternal song that Hi-Tek raps on, but like all Reflection Eternal songs, he produces it. The song has a somber and jazzy beat backed by vocals from Vinia Mojica. It has a music video in which Kweli and Hi-Tek are rapping in a rainstorm. The music video version is extended in length, and gives Talib Kweli an extra verse.

On the album version of "The Blast," a Dave Chappelle performs his Nelson Mandela impression before the actual song. In the skit, "Mandela" gives a shout out to Kweli and Hi-Tek. The skit reads: "This is Nelson Mandela. I represent Johannesburg, South Africa. When I am in Africa chilling out, I listen to Talib Kweli and DJ Hi Tek, Reflection Eternal."

Single track list

12-inch single

A-Side

1. The Blast (Clean)
2. The Blast (Dirty)
3. The Blast (Instrumental)

B-Side

1. Down for the Count (Solo Version / Dirty)
2. Down for the Count (Solo Version / Instrumental)
3. Train of Thought (Clean)
4. Train of Thought (Instrumental)

CD single

1. The Blast
2. Down for the Count
3. Train of Thought

Sample of song

• Download sample of "The Blast"