All We Got Iz Us
Onyx · 1995
45 min · 15 tracks · gangsta rap
Aggressive beats collide with gritty narratives, capturing the raw essence of urban struggle and camaraderie.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Dayz — This track epitomizes the group's aggressive style while exploring themes of mortality and violence, showcasing their lyrical prowess and raw energy.
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Purse Snatchaz — With its menacing beat and vivid storytelling, this track captures the harsh realities of street life, a hallmark of Onyx's lyrical approach.
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Getto Mentalitee — This song reflects a deep introspection about mental health amidst chaos, highlighting the duality of strength and vulnerability in Onyx's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive beats and gritty narratives, solidifying Onyx's place in the gangsta rap scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a skit that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain aggressive beats and rapid-fire delivery.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response elements, creating a sense of camaraderie among the group members.
- The last three tracks drop the intensity slightly, allowing for more reflective themes amidst the aggressive sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experience
- intense storytelling moments
- immersive urban atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, All We Got Iz Us is Onyx's sophomore album, following their breakout debut Bacdafucup. At this point, the group was solidifying their status in the East Coast hip-hop scene, building on the momentum from their initial success and expanding their signature hardcore sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- M.O.P.· Wu-Tang Clan· Cypress Hill
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Last Dayz
A stark confrontation with mortality, where the narrative shifts from bravado to a haunting contemplation of life's fragility.
This moment marks a departure from typical bravado, offering an unflinching look at vulnerability that contrasts with the album's aggressive tone.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Life or Death (skit) 0:49
- 2 Last Dayz 3:56
- 3 All We Got Iz Us (Evil Streets) 4:13
- 4 Purse Snatchaz 4:07
- 5 Shout 3:47
- 6 I Murder U (skit) 0:22
- 7 Betta Off Dead 4:04
- 8 Live Niguz 3:19
- 9 Punkmotherfukaz 1:00
- 10 Most Def 3:54
- 11 Act Up (skit) 0:23
- 12 Getto Mentalitee 4:21
- 13 2 Wrongs 3:58
- 14 Maintain (skit) 1:56
- 15 Walk in New York 4:55
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