7
Bushido · 2007
76 min · 20 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty exploration of urban life and personal struggle wrapped in hard-hitting beats and Bushido's unmistakable flow.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hinter dem Horizont Start here — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics that reflect on aspirations and dreams amidst adversity, showcasing Bushido's lyrical depth.
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Alles verloren — With its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics about loss and regret, this song encapsulates the emotional core of the album.
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Wahrheit — This track is notable for its confrontational tone as Bushido addresses authenticity in both his personal life and the music industry, making it a critical statement piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bushido's '7' combines gritty themes with varied production, showcasing his lyrical prowess and solidifying his place in German hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout.
- Many tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, with Bushido alternating between aggressive verses and melodic hooks.
- Several songs incorporate orchestral elements alongside heavy beats, creating a contrast between the gritty lyrics and lush instrumentation.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- urban struggles in introspective themes
- consistent flow for focused listening
- personal turmoil and emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Bushido's status in the German hip-hop scene with commercial success.
- Career context
- Released on August 31, 2007, '7' marked Bushido's fifth studio album and came at a pivotal moment in his career where he was solidifying his status in the German hip-hop scene. Following the commercial success of 'Electro Ghetto' in 2004, this album further showcased his evolution as an artist grappling with themes of identity and societal issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sido· Kool Savas· Fler
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 2:00
- 2 Hinter dem Horizont Start here 4:13
- 3 Es kann beginnen 3:48
- 4 So sein wie sie 3:48
- 5 Heile Welt 4:20
- 6 Dieser eine Wunsch 4:10
- 7 Alles verloren 4:28
- 8 Abschaum 4:04
- 9 Zeiten ändern sich 4:11
- 10 Gibt es dich? 4:06
- 11 Keine Sonne 3:52
- 12 Wo du hier gelandet bist 3:45
- 13 Reich mir nicht deine Hand 4:01
- 14 Asylantenstatus 4:12
- 15 Regenbogen 3:47
- 16 Wer ich bin 3:53
- 17 Wahrheit 4:12
- 18 Stadt der Engel 3:42
- 19 Leben, das du nicht kennst 3:34
- 20 Outro 2:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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