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Birdman

Birdman · 2002

77 min · 22 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A vibrant mix of Southern hip-hop and bounce, layered with confident flows and catchy hooks.

Why this album works

'Birdman' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and reached the top 10 of the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, solidifying Birdman's presence in the mainstream. The album's blend of bounce music and gangsta rap not only influenced Southern hip-hop but also helped define the Cash Money sound that would dominate the genre in the early 2000s.
Best for
dynamic flow with interludes confident, catchy hooks wave-like pacing experience
Context
Released in 2002, 'Birdman' was Birdman's debut studio album, coming after years of success as a producer and co-founder of Cash Money Records. This album marked his transition from behind-the-scenes to the forefront as a solo artist, showcasing his unique style and establishing him in the hip-hop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Wayne· Juvenile· Three 6 Mafia

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bird Lady Talkin’ (intro) 0:53
  • 2 Looks Like a Job 4… Standout 4:26
  • 3 Fly in Any Weather 3:15
  • 4 Ms. Bird Pageant, Part 1 0:40
  • 5 Ms. Bird 3:39
  • 6 I Got To 4:14
  • 7 Never Had Nothin’ 4:15
  • 8 Baby You Can Do It 4:19
  • 9 Ms. Bird Live From Superdome 1:08
  • 10 What Happened to That Boy Standout 4:18
  • 11 On the Rocks 4:50
  • 12 How It Be 3:11
  • 13 Heads Up 4:42
  • 14 Hustlas, Pimps and Thugs 4:56
  • 15 Fly Away Standout 4:02
  • 16 Say It Ain’t So 3:33
  • 17 Ms. Bird Pageant, Part 3 1:41
  • 18 Do That… 5:01
  • 19 Ice Cold 4:26
  • 20 Ms. Bird Pageant, Part 4 0:42
  • 21 Ghetto Life 4:28
  • 22 Keeps Spinnin 4:48

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