The Blast (song)


"The Blast" is a hip hop single from Reflection Eternal's debut 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, and 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 directed by Little X 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. The song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks and #49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The official remix features new verses by Talib Kweli as well as neo-soul singer Erykah Badu.

Single track list

12-inch single

A-Side

  1. The Blast
  2. The Blast
  3. The Blast

    B-Side

  4. Down for the Count
  5. Down for the Count
  6. Train of Thought
  7. Train of Thought

    CD single

  8. The Blast
  9. Down for the Count
  10. Train of Thought