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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- LL Cool J· Beyoncé· Mariah Carey· Linkin Park· Black Eyed Peas· Mary J. Blige· Missy Elliott· Jennifer Lopez
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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