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6 Feet Deep

Gravediggaz · 1994

54 min · 17 tracks · horrorcore

A chilling blend of dark humor and horror-laden narratives layered over eerie beats and haunting samples.

Why this album works

'6 Feet Deep' is notable for pioneering the horrorcore genre, setting a benchmark for its lyrical content and aesthetic. The album received critical acclaim, charting on the Billboard 200 and influencing a generation of artists within the underground hip-hop scene.
Best for
dark humor with chilling narratives wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts immersive storytelling through eerie beats
Context
Released on August 9, 1994, '6 Feet Deep' marked Gravediggaz's debut album, introducing the world to their unique horrorcore style. At this point in their careers, members like Prince Paul and Frukwan were experimenting with darker themes after previous mainstream successes, positioning the album as a significant artistic shift.
Stylistic neighbors
Tech N9ne· Lil Wyte· Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Just When You Thought It Was Over (intro) 0:12
  • 2 Constant Elevation Standout 2:34
  • 3 Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide 4:17
  • 4 Defective Trip (Trippin') 4:35
  • 5 2 Cups of Blood 1:26
  • 6 Blood Brothers 4:46
  • 7 360 Questions 0:33
  • 8 1-800 Suicide Standout 4:14
  • 9 Pass the Shovel 3:36
  • 10 Diary of a Madman Standout 4:33
  • 11 Mommy, Whats a Gravedigga? 1:49
  • 12 Bang Your Head 3:20
  • 13 Here Comes the Gravediggaz 3:42
  • 14 Graveyard Chamber 4:56
  • 15 Deathtrap 2:57
  • 16 6 Feet Deep 4:36
  • 17 Rest in Peace (outro) 2:00

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