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Angry Samoans

Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. · 1998

45 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop

Aggressive beats and gritty lyrics collide, encapsulating the raw energy of late '90s West Coast hip-hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Skared for Lyfe — This track features a relentless beat and powerful verses, showcasing the group's signature blend of aggression and lyrical depth that defines the album.
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    Buried Alive — With its vivid storytelling about the struggles of urban life, this track highlights Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.'s ability to articulate deep emotions amid hard-hitting production.
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    Gang Bangin’ — The song captures an intense narrative on gang culture while maintaining a catchy hook that reflects the duality of violence and allure present in their music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • intense listening sessions
  • immersive storytelling experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, Angry Samoans marked Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.'s fourth studio album, following their previous effort, 1996's Redemption. By this time, the group had established themselves as a distinctive voice in the hip-hop scene, blending their Samoan heritage with hard-hitting rap and themes of street life.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No Free Ride (intro) 1:31
  • 2 Skared for Lyfe 3:16
  • 3 Breakin’ Lyfe Sykos 4:47
  • 4 Buried Alive 4:00
  • 5 Full Metal Jack Move 3:07
  • 6 Kill for the Family 3:50
  • 7 Retaliate 2:40
  • 8 Boogie Man 3:45
  • 9 Where U Want It 4:06
  • 10 Gang Bangin’ 3:26
  • 11 Mr. Mister Redeyes 5:33
  • 12 Angry Samoans 3:00
  • 13 No Free Ride (outro) 1:54

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