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CD release of the tape that Dwele recorded and released himself in '98/'99. Tracks 12-14 are just silence before the extra tracks. Find a Way: How Dwele Gave Up Rap and Found Soul

In his bedroom, using rudimentary equipment, he recorded a demo tape initially titled The Rize . The album was born out of necessity and pure artistic expression. In interviews, Dwele often reflects on the modesty of the release, recalling that he only pressed about 100 copies. "As far as living like an artist, I put out the Rize album just to see how people felt," Dwele once explained. "I only dropped 100 albums and in my mind I was platinum (lol)!" Dwele- Rize full album 32

Have you listened to Rize all the way through? Which track—standard or bonus—resonates with you?

Critics and fans alike view Rize as a high-personality precursor to his more polished commercial works. It is celebrated for its authenticity and "classic Dwele irony," maintaining a 4/5 star reputation among R&B enthusiasts for its ability to set a romantic, intimate mood. Dwele – Rize - Discogs

Critically underappreciated at release, Rize has aged into a for its restraint. It avoids trends of 2014’s mainstream R&B (darker trap-soul, maximalist production) and instead offers timeless, acoustic-led soul. This public link is valid for 7 days

The production on Rize seamlessly bridges the gap between hip-hop beats and jazz harmonics. Dwele’s upbringing in Detroit—a city steeped in the legacies of Motown, jazz, and techno—is evident in every track. The album heavily features:

Tracks like "Valerie" and "Red Clay" (a brilliant vocal reimagining of Freddie Hubbard’s jazz standard) demonstrated an artist who wasn't just chasing radio trends. Instead, Dwele was archiving the sounds of his city and reinterpreting them through a modern, youthful lens. The Slum Village Connection and the Underground Buzz

Because Rize was a limited self-release, original physical CDs are among the rarest holy grails of modern soul music. Vinyl enthusiasts occasionally hunt for niche boutique pressings or promos, such as those cataloged by boutique vinyl houses like Wax Poetics . Can’t copy the link right now

In 1998, well before the major label deals and Grammy nominations, a young Dwele retreated to his bedroom and recorded a demo that would change his life. With a reported 100 copies in hand, this self-produced demo was titled . Unsure of its potential, he sold them from the trunk of his car, primarily through local word-of-mouth. The gamble paid off spectacularly. Within just a week, all 100 copies had been sold throughout Detroit.

Often cited as one of the most vibrant and essential tracks. Highlights the live, improvisational feel of the project. Critical Legacy

The Genesis of Neo-Soul Royalty: Looking Back at Dwele’s Rize