Top tracks — play these first
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Sweetest Start here — This track features an infectious hook layered over a smooth beat, showcasing Cam'ron's ability to blend catchy melodies with clever wordplay.
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C.F.W.U. (Cantfuckwithus) — This anthem encapsulates the album's bravado, with punchy lyrics that declare dominance while reflecting the confidence of Cam'ron's persona.
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So Bad — With its introspective lyrics and nostalgic production, this track reveals a more vulnerable side of Cam'ron while maintaining his signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyricism and varied production but lacks some cohesion in flow.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, heavy beat that sets a gritty tone, while the following tracks gradually introduce more varied tempos and styles.
- Each song features dense lyricism with intricate wordplay, often reflecting personal narratives and street life.
- The album closes with a track that incorporates a more melodic hook, contrasting with the harsher sounds of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic storytelling
- for quick listening sessions
- soulful samples with vivid flows
- ideal for upbeat social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek deep narrative explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in a series that revitalized interest, but not a standout in the overall discography.
- Themes
- East Coast grit· gangsta bravado
- Career context
- By the time Cam'ron released 1st of the Month Vol. 2 in August 2014, he was revisiting his roots after a brief hiatus from mainstream music. This project followed his 2013 comeback with the first volume, showcasing his return to form as a key figure in the East Coast hip-hop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Juelz Santana· Jim Jones· Mase
Tracklist
- 1 Sweetest Start here 3:02
- 2 Lala 2:51
- 3 Soulplane 3:19
- 4 So Bad 3:24
- 5 C.F.W.U. (Cantfuckwithus) 2:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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