Acclaimed L.A. rapper Blu has left an indelible mark on the hip-hop landscape, crafting an impressive catalog instilled with the essence of the vibrant city he calls home. Now, the gifted lyricist is back with a new album. The word Blue is featured in every song title, and Blue is also weaved into each of the album’s soundscapes. “This album is the ultimate cartoon series about myself,” Blu explains. The Color Blu e is the cool breeze. Another day in the life of being Blu.” While he typically works with a single producer on each project, Blu recruited Sirplus, J57, and longtime collaborator Exile to shape the album’s sonic texture. An apologetically personal collection with no features, The album is packed with intricate wordplay and dynamic production, reaffirming the unique talent of the artist known as Blu.