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99 Ways to Die

Master P · 1995

51 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life, layered with hard-hitting beats and Master P's commanding delivery.

Why this album works

'99 Ways to Die' solidified Master P's place in rap history, particularly within the Southern hip-hop movement, by reaching significant chart positions and receiving critical acclaim. The album's raw storytelling and production contributed to the rise of gangsta rap in the mid-90s and influenced subsequent artists in the genre.
Best for
steady pacing with gradual development gritty narratives of street life commanding delivery for focused listening
Context
Released on February 7, 1995, '99 Ways to Die' marked Master P's ascent in the hip-hop scene following his breakthrough album 'The Ghettos Tryin to Kill Me!' in 1994. This album showcases his growing influence in the Southern hip-hop genre as he established No Limit Records as a major force in the industry.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro / 17 Reasons 5:29
  • 2 Commercial 1 0:35
  • 3 Dead Presidents Standout 5:00
  • 4 Rollin' Thru My Hood Standout 4:51
  • 5 Bullets Gots No Name 4:38
  • 6 When They Gone 6:24
  • 7 Playa Wit Game 4:48
  • 8 Commercial 2 0:32
  • 9 99 Ways to Die Standout 3:43
  • 10 Rev. Do Wrong Comm. 1:32
  • 11 Hoe Games 4:33
  • 12 1-900 Master P 4:45
  • 13 When They Gone (radio edit) 5:01

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