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All I Want

PSD · 2002

58 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life, blending hard-hitting beats with unfiltered narratives of struggle and ambition.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    All I Want — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of desire and aspiration, featuring catchy hooks and a compelling narrative that resonates with listeners seeking authenticity.
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    Golden State — This track serves as an anthem for California pride, weaving personal stories with broader cultural references that define the West Coast hip-hop identity.
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    Nasty Boy — Opening the album with impactful energy, this track showcases PSD's lyrical prowess and sets the tone for the raw storytelling that follows throughout the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

PSD's debut showcases strong storytelling within a gritty West Coast sound, though it may not have broad appeal beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and sharp snares, creating a gritty sound that complements the lyrical themes.
  • Several tracks incorporate interludes that provide brief pauses in the flow, allowing for thematic transitions between songs.
  • The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a relentless energy while others slow down to emphasize lyrical content.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nasty Boy 4:29
  • 2 My Business 3:29
  • 3 Interlude 0:29
  • 4 Shitchyeah 3:23
  • 5 Golden State 4:55
  • 6 Puff It 3:41
  • 7 All I Want 4:47
  • 8 Streets or Rap Game 4:09
  • 9 Shiesty 3:45
  • 10 Fast Way 3:17
  • 11 I Want That Thang 4:21
  • 12 Pink Part 4:14
  • 13 Some Thangs 4:21
  • 14 Callin Me (The Green Room) 4:28
  • 15 When Them People Want You 4:45

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