Top tracks — play these first
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Sittin' on Top of the World — This track stands out due to its confident delivery and catchy hook, illustrating Da Brat's rise within the rap scene while embodying themes of triumph over adversity.
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Ghetto Love — Ghetto Love showcases Da Brat's ability to weave emotional narratives with relatable themes, highlighting her versatility as an artist beyond just party anthems.
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My Beliefs — This track delves into personal convictions and self-reflection, marking a significant moment where Da Brat connects deeply with listeners through introspective lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and playful lyricism, characteristic of its era, but lacks standout tracks for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a playful tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response structures, allowing Da Brat's vocal delivery to interact dynamically with the beats.
- The production incorporates samples and layered instrumentation typical of mid-90s hip-hop, creating an energetic backdrop for the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- for upbeat social gatherings
- infectious anthems for sing-alongs
- quick bursts of lyrical energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Anuthatantrum was Da Brat's sophomore album, following her successful debut, Funkdafied. At this point, she was solidifying her place as one of the premier female voices in hip-hop, building on the momentum of her initial success to explore more personal themes and varied production styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Missy Elliott· Lil' Kim· Salt-N-Pepa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anuthatantrum 1:10
- 2 My Beliefs 4:03
- 3 Sittin' on Top of the World 4:16
- 4 Let's All Get High 3:44
- 5 West Side Interlude 0:13
- 6 Just a Little Bit More 3:26
- 7 Keepin' It Live 3:36
- 8 Ghetto Love 3:21
- 9 Lyrical Molestation 3:47
- 10 Live It Up 2:32
- 11 Make It Happen 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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