The Awakening (25th Anniversary, Colored 2xLP + 7-inch)

The Awakening is Lord Finesse's third and final album, the D.I.T.C. legend's most guest-heavy record, pulling in KRS-One, MC Lyte, O.C., Akinyele, Diamond D, A.G., Showbiz, Kid Capri, Large Professor, and Brand Nubian's Grand Puba and Sadat X. This 25th Anniversary edition is digitally remastered and pressed on colored vinyl, with the hidden track "Actual Facts" (feat. Grand Puba, Large Professor, and Sadat X) included as a bonus 7-inch, plus a full disc of instrumentals.

2xLP + 7-inch, Tommy Boy Music, 25th Anniversary Colored Vinyl Edition

Side A

1. Da Sermon (Intro)
2. Time Ta Bounce (feat. Doo-Wop)
3. True And Livin'
4. O' Lord (feat. O.C.)
5. Brainstorm / P.S.K. (No Gimmicks Remix) (feat. KRS-One & O.C.)
6. Taking It Lyte (feat. MC Lyte)
7. Gameplan
8. Words From Da Ak (feat. Akinyele)

Side B

1. Flip Da Style
2. Showtime (feat. Showbiz)
3. Speak Ya Peace (feat. Marquee, Diamond D & A.G.)
4. Food For Thought
5. Da Kid Himself (feat. Kid Capri)
6. Hip 2 Da Game
7. No Gimmicks (feat. KRS-One)

Sides C & D

Full instrumental album

Bonus 7-inch

1. Actual Facts (feat. Grand Puba, Large Professor & Sadat X)
2. Actual Facts (Instrumental)

Tommy Boy Music | Original Album: 1996 | 25th Anniversary Colored 2xLP + 7-inch | UPC: 016998517017