Ain't a Damn Thing Changed
Nice & Smooth · 1991
41 min · 12 tracks · East Coast hip-hop
A seamless blend of laid-back grooves and clever wordplay, encapsulating early '90s hip-hop charm.
Why this album works
'Ain't a Damn Thing Changed' is notable for its influential role in shaping the sound of East Coast hip-hop in the early '90s. The album features tracks that received significant radio play and contributed to the duo's reputation, helping them achieve a cult following and influencing many subsequent artists in the genre.
- Career context
- By the time 'Ain't a Damn Thing Changed' was released in January 1991, Nice & Smooth had already established themselves with their self-titled debut album in 1989. This sophomore effort came during a phase of growing recognition within the East Coast hip-hop scene, further cementing their signature style characterized by smooth flows and catchy hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Kool G Rap· Kool Keith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Harmonize 3:33
- 2 Cake & Eat It Too Standout 3:48
- 3 Down the Line Standout 4:17
- 4 Sometimes I Rhyme Slow Standout 2:52
- 5 Paranoia 4:46
- 6 Sex, Sex, Sex 3:40
- 7 “Billy-Gene” 1:06
- 8 How to Flow 4:25
- 9 Hip Hop Junkies 3:29
- 10 One, Two and One More Makes Three 3:24
- 11 Pump It Up 2:43
- 12 Step by Step 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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