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A Gangster and a Gentleman

Styles P · 2002

79 min · 24 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life, blending raw lyricism with soulful undertones and hard-hitting beats.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty storytelling immersion
  • reflective late-night sessions
  • dynamic lyrical engagement
  • steady emotional resonance
  • varied pacing and themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2002, 'A Gangster and a Gentleman' is Styles P's debut solo album after gaining recognition as a member of The LOX. This album marked his transition from group dynamics to establishing his own voice in the East Coast hip-hop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:33
  • 2 Good Times 3:31
  • 3 Y'all Know We in Here 3:48
  • 4 A Gangster and a Gentleman 4:32
  • 5 Black Magic 4:28
  • 6 Daddy Get That Cash 3:40
  • 7 Lick Shots 4:24
  • 8 And I Came To 4:43
  • 9 Get Paid 3:43
  • 10 Ass Bag (skit) 2:00
  • 11 I'm a Ruff Ryder 3:45
  • 12 Soul Clap 3:18
  • 13 We Thugs (My Niggas) 4:04
  • 14 Styles 3:54
  • 15 Barbershop (skit) 3:42
  • 16 Listen 2:58
  • 17 Niggas Flippin (skit) 1:12
  • 18 Y'all Don't Wanna Fuck 4:34
  • 19 Shit Done Changed (skit) 2:07
  • 20 Nobody Believes Me 3:49
  • 21 Dedication (skit) 0:42
  • 22 My Brother 4:34
  • 23 Outro 2:33
  • 24 The Life 3:09

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