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As the rap industry was rediscovering the appeal of watered down content, Eightball made a strong statement with a release that wasn’t created for easy consumption.
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Some of the strongest writing of 8ball's career, and even matches the quality of his work with MJG. Many essential tracks for any hip-hop head, blending memorable gangsta rap imagery and serious storytelling, utilizing memorable hooks, without playing into any of the cliche industry gimmicks of many rap albums of '98. (Homyboy's Girlfriend, Lost) This also includes many successful organic-sounding collaborations, all of which feel essential, not forced or attempts at radio play: with the likes ... read more
Imo, this is one of the best double LPs in the history of rap! 8Ball is at the top of his game, he’s even better than in the albums with MJG and he drops some of his best verses.
We still note that the second disc is a little below the first, but along the length, it’s normal that everything isn’t perfect.
An excellent double album, very consistent despite its near-two-hour runtime and finding 8Ball in excellent form, ranging from bombast to introspection, as well as some great features. I’m a huge fan of his run alongside MJG in the 90s and this is largely of the same calibre. The instrumentals have the signature sleazy funk of a lot of Southern but West-influenced hip hop of its time, and it’s a formula which I always enjoy.
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Track List
Disc 1
| 1 | Intro 2:28 | |
| 2 | Put tha House on It 4:39 | |
| 3 | All 4 Nuthin’ 4:56 | |
| 4 | Bounce Wit Me 3:57 | |
| 5 | Drama in My Life 5:28 feat. Psycho Drama | |
| 6 | My Homeboy’s Girlfriend 4:37 | |
| 7 | Stompin’ and Pimpin’ 4:50 feat. MJG | |
| 8 | Backyard Mississippi 3:58 feat. Goodie Mob | |
| 9 | If I Die 5:07 | |
| 10 | The Artist Pays the Price 5:30 | |
| 11 | Get Money 4:46 feat. Busta Rhymes | |
| 12 | Ghetto Luv 4:35 feat. Slim Goodie | |
| 13 | All on Me 2:04 | |
| 14 | Lost 4:52 |
Disc 2
| 1 | 360° 4:37 | |
| 2 | Let’s Ride 3:59 feat. MJG | |
| 3 | Time 4:30 | |
| 4 | Coffee Shoppe 5:03 feat. Redman | |
| 5 | Pure Uncut 4:40 | |
| 6 | Down and Out 3:55 | |
| 7 | Put Your Hands Up 3:44 | |
| 8 | Ball and Bun 4:32 feat. Bun B | |
| 9 | I Don’t Wanna Die 4:52 | |
| 10 | My First Love 4:27 | |
| 11 | Get Bucked 4:39 | |
| 12 | This Is Dedicated 4:42 feat. Phoenix Johnson |
Total Length: 1 hour, 55 minutes
