Am I Black Enough for You?
Schoolly D · 1989
54 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop
A provocative blend of hard-hitting beats and sharp social commentary, merging hip-hop with bold cultural critiques.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gangster Boogie — This track showcases Schoolly D's signature storytelling style while incorporating funky rhythms that encapsulate the vibrant energy of late '80s hip-hop.
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Get Off Your Ass and Get Involved — With its call to action, this track not only emphasizes social engagement but also illustrates Schoolly D's role as a voice for activism within the hip-hop community.
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Am I Black Enough for You? — The title track deeply interrogates racial identity and societal expectations, making it a profound centerpiece that resonates with listeners navigating similar struggles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- provocative themes of identity
- energetic grooves for engagement
- dynamic journey through societal issues
- sharp commentary with elements
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek lighthearted, carefree vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 27, 1989, 'Am I Black Enough for You?' was Schoolly D's third studio album, following his influential self-titled debut and the critically acclaimed 'How a Black Man Feels'. At this point in his career, he had established himself as a pioneer of gangsta rap, leveraging his platform to address complex themes of identity and race in America.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool Keith· Ice-T· Geto Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black 0:30
- 2 Gangster Boogie 4:10
- 3 It’s Like Dope 3:51
- 4 D. Is For 3:43
- 5 Black Is… 0:32
- 6 Gucci Again 3:59
- 7 Pussy Ain’t Nothin’ 3:04
- 8 Black Attack 0:40
- 9 Who’s Schoolin’ Who? 3:20
- 10 Mama Feel Good 3:38
- 11 Get Off Your Ass and Get Involved 1:52
- 12 Education of a Black 2:29
- 13 Black Education 1:04
- 14 Livin’ in the Jungle 3:37
- 15 Black Jesus 3:52
- 16 Super Nigger 1:56
- 17 Am I Black Enough for You? 4:39
- 18 Don’t Call Me Nigger 3:30
- 19 Black Power 1:02
- 20 Godfather of Funk 3:06
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