2000 B.C.
Canibus · 2000
55 min · 15 tracks · hardcore hip-hop
A dense mix of intricate wordplay, aggressive delivery, and eclectic beats that challenge hip-hop conventions.
Top tracks — play these first
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The C-Quel Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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2000 B.C. — The title track encapsulates the album's ambitious vision, blending futuristic themes with Canibus's signature intricate rhyme schemes.
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Mic-Nificent — This track showcases Canibus's technical prowess and lyrical depth, featuring rapid-fire verses that highlight his skill as a wordsmith.
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Horsemen — A collaboration that brings together several prominent MCs, 'Horsemen' exemplifies the competitive spirit of the era while showcasing each artist’s unique style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- intricate wordplay focus
- extended lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Further solidified Canibus's influence in hip-hop after his debut.
- Themes
- lyrical competition· futuristic visions· East Coast battles
- Career context
- 2000 B.C. is Canibus's second studio album, following his well-received debut, Can-I-Bus. Released during a period of intense lyrical competition in hip-hop, this album further solidified Canibus's reputation as a formidable lyricist amidst the rising popularity of East Coast hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R.A. the Rugged Man· Vinnie Paz· Immortal Technique
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Watch Who U Beef Wit
The moment shifts from braggadocio to an earnest warning about the consequences of conflict in the rap game.
This transition illustrates Canibus's ability to balance bravado with introspection, adding depth to his persona.
Tracklist
- 1 The C-Quel Start here 3:35
- 2 2000 B.C. 3:31
- 3 Life Liquid 4:24
- 4 Shock Therapy 1:10
- 5 Watch Who U Beef Wit 4:30
- 6 I'll Buss 'em U Punish 'em 4:07
- 7 Mic-Nificent 3:13
- 8 Die Slow 3:59
- 9 Doomsday News 3:33
- 10 Lost @ "C" 4:59
- 11 Phuk U 4:03
- 12 Horsemen 1:22
- 13 Horsementality 5:59
- 14 100 Bars 4:58
- 15 Chaos 2:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Stillmatic
Nas
Shares a fierce lyrical competition and intricate storytelling with a gritty East Coast sound.
Revolutionary Vol. 2
Immortal Technique
Features aggressive delivery and complex wordplay focused on social themes and personal struggles.
Violent by Design
Jedi Mind Tricks
Combines dense lyricism and eclectic beats, exploring dark and challenging themes in hip-hop.
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