Back at Your Ass for the Nine-4
2 Live Crew · 1994
60 min · 24 tracks · Southern hip-hop
Unapologetically explicit rhymes collide with infectious Southern beats, crafting a playful yet provocative exploration of sexuality and urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pussy and Dick Thing — This track exemplifies the group's signature blend of humor and explicitness, showcasing their knack for playful wordplay that became a hallmark of their style.
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You Go Girl — This song stands out for its catchy hook and empowering message, celebrating female sexuality and agency amidst a landscape often dominated by male perspectives.
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Fuck ’em — A bold assertion against critics, this track embodies the group’s defiance and serves as a rallying cry for artistic freedom amid controversy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines explicit themes with infectious beats, showcasing a distinctive Southern hip-hop style.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and syncopated rhythms typical of Southern hip-hop, creating an infectious groove.
- Many tracks utilize call-and-response vocal patterns, engaging listeners and encouraging participation.
- The lyrics are explicitly sexual and provocative, often employing humor and wordplay to explore themes of sexuality and urban life.
- The sequencing includes several interludes that serve as transitions between tracks, contributing to the overall flow of the album.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic listening bursts
- provocative party atmosphere
- wave-like pacing dynamics
- playful and humorous vibes
- dynamic mix of intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Back at Your Ass for the Nine-4 is the fourth studio album by 2 Live Crew, following their controversial breakthrough with As Nasty As They Wanna Be. At this point in their career, the group was already recognized for pushing boundaries in hip-hop, particularly regarding lyrical content. This album solidified their position as pioneers of Southern hip-hop while continuing to challenge societal norms around sexuality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:53
- 2 Dem a Talk 3:54
- 3 Sex… Sex 0:17
- 4 Hell, Yeah 3:38
- 5 OHHH! 0:18
- 6 Pussy and Dick Thing 4:00
- 7 You Go Girl 4:23
- 8 Joke’s on You 0:30
- 9 2 Live Freestyle 3:05
- 10 We Want Some Pussy II 2:59
- 11 Show Him 0:15
- 12 The Initiation 4:29
- 13 Fuck Nigga 3:13
- 14 Suck Good Dick 0:20
- 15 Suck My Dick 4:47
- 16 Fuck ’em (intro) 0:07
- 17 Fuck ’em 3:58
- 18 Work It 0:41
- 19 Work That Pussy 3:39
- 20 Pigs Fuckin’ 0:16
- 21 Capt. Dick and Dolemite 4:20
- 22 Drop Your Draws 0:27
- 23 The Trick 4:23
- 24 Mega Mix 5:09
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