The Ecology

The Ecology is the second studio album by American rapper Fashawn. It was released on February 24, 2015 by Mass Appeal Records — a record label founded by the album's executive producer, American rapper Nas — and Sony Music. Nas also guest appears on the album alongside Aloe Blacc, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Dom Kennedy. The album's production, similar to Fashawn's debut album Boy Meets World, is handled primarily by Exile, with additional contributions by DJ Khalil and the Alchemist.

The title and concept of the album entails exploring the "ecology" of one's environment: the people, objects, and events surrounding one's life, the things that provoke human behavior, how individual choices lead to different paths, and how everyone and everything is ultimately interconnected.

Upon release, The Ecology debuted among the top 10 most downloaded albums on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart. The album was met with widespread acclaim from critics, who praised its heartfelt lyricism and soulful production. Since then, songs from the album have been featured in various forms of popular media.