What makes Back to Ballin by Lil' Troy notable?

The album features the hit single 'Wanna Be a Baller', which peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, significantly impacting Southern hip-hop’s mainstream presence. The track not only showcased Lil' Troy's distinctive style but also influenced a wave of similar artists who followed in his footsteps, contributing to the genre's evolution during the early 2000s. Released in 2001, 'Back to Ballin' marked Lil' Troy's return after his successful debut album 'Sittin' Fat Down South'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status in the Southern rap scene, building on the momentum from his earlier hits while expanding his musical identity.

Who is Back to Ballin for?

Back to Ballin works well if you're into vibrant party atmosphere, laid-back groove for chilling and catchy hooks for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Back to Ballin?

Back to Ballin has 17 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Back to Ballin

Lil' Troy · 2001

65 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of Southern hip-hop, characterized by catchy hooks and laid-back grooves that celebrate street life.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

vibrant party atmosphere
laid-back groove for chilling
catchy hooks for sing-alongs
dynamic flow with peaks
for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike playful lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2001, 'Back to Ballin' marked Lil' Troy's return after his successful debut album 'Sittin' Fat Down South'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status in the Southern rap scene, building on the momentum from his earlier hits while expanding his musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors: B.G.· Lil Wayne· Project Pat

Tracklist

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

1 Pimp Is Back 0:39
2 For Years 3:48
3 Mo Money, Mo Problems 4:50
4 Pop Ya Collar 3:58
5 We Gon Lean 4:23
6 Back to Ballin 3:45
7 There He Go 3:43
8 Lesbian Night 4:10
9 Long Time 3:30
10 Let's Smoke 4:19
11 Buckle 3:40
12 Wired Up 3:58
13 Touch Ya Toes 3:29
14 Keep My Name Out Your Mouth 3:49
15 Dead Wrong 1:01
16 We Gon Lean (remix by Dirk) 4:06
17 Wanna Be a Baller (Chop & Screw version) 7:56

What to play next

Go back to

Sittin' Fat Down South

1999

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