| Braille | ||||
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| Released | June 18, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Christian hip hop | |||
| Length | 45:40 | |||
| Label | Lamp Mode | |||
| Producer | Banger Boys, Black Knight, D-Flow, G-Roc, J.R., Mashell Leroy, Derek Minor, Spec | |||
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Braille is the fifth album from Json. Lamp Mode Recordings released the project on June 18, 2013.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Christian Manifesto |    [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [2] |
| Jam the Hype | 9.6/10 [3] |
| New Release Tuesday | [4] |
Specifying in a four and a half star review by New Release Tuesday, Mark Ryan realizes, "Json, along with Spec have created a near perfect album." [4] Mark Sherwood, indicating for Cross Rhythms in a nine out of ten review, replies, "the Iowa-based rapper delivers another powerful set." [2] Signaling in a three and a half star review by The Christian Manifesto, Calvin Moore recognizes, "Braille is a return to form for him." [1] In a 9.6 out of ten review by Justin Morden from Jam the Hype, responds, "With Braille, Json has released one of the best Christian Hip-Hop albums of the year." [3]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) [5] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Braille" (featuring Lori) | Spec | 1:43 |
| 2. | "Passing" (featuring KB and Serge) | Mashell Leroy | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Work" (featuring Spec) | Derek Minor | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Play My Song" (featuring Flame) | J.R. | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Can't Let Go" (featuring B. Reith, S.O.) | G-Roc | 4:22 |
| 6. | "Benjamin Button" | D-Flow | 4:17 |
| 7. | "Intoxicated" (featuring Lori) | Spec | 3:37 |
| 8. | "Stars" (featuring Demond) | Mashell Leroy | 4:16 |
| 9. | "Son Hit Me" (featuring Bizzle and Derek Minor) | Banger Boys | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Hold Nothing Back" (featuring Benjah) | Black Knight | 4:25 |
| 11. | "Secrets Interlude" | 0:30 | |
| 12. | "Secrets (Part 2)" (featuring J.R.) | J.R. | 3:43 |
| 13. | "Trust You" (featuring Julianna Zobrist) | Spec | 2:58 |
| Total length: | 45:40 | ||
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard) [6] | 11 |
| US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard) [7] | 5 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [8] | 47 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) [9] | 23 |
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