Bottoms Up cover

Bottoms Up

Obie Trice · 2012

62 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty blend of personal storytelling and hard-hitting beats that captures the struggles of life and ambition.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dear Lord — This track stands out for its raw exploration of faith and vulnerability, showcasing Trice's lyrical depth in confronting personal demons.
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    Battle Cry — Here, Trice channels his frustrations into a powerful anthem about perseverance and determination, resonating with listeners facing their own challenges.
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    Going No Where — This track effectively encapsulates feelings of stagnation and longing for change, revealing Trice's ability to mirror the struggles many face in their journeys.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • reflective listening moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Bottoms Up is Obie Trice's fourth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following his previous project, Second Round's on Me. At this point, he was seeking to reestablish his presence in the hip-hop scene post-Eminem label association, emphasizing his growth as an independent artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Budden· Royce da 5'9"· Black Milk

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bottoms Up Intro 3:10
  • 2 Going No Where 3:45
  • 3 Dear Lord 3:43
  • 4 I Pretend 5:03
  • 5 Richard 3:50
  • 6 BME Up 3:28
  • 7 Battle Cry 4:15
  • 8 Secrets 3:44
  • 9 Spill My Drink 4:06
  • 10 Spend the Day 3:49
  • 11 Petty 3:24
  • 12 My Time 3:53
  • 13 Ups & Downs 4:22
  • 14 Hell Yea 3:21
  • 15 Crazy 4:29
  • 16 Lebron On 4:12

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