Breakin' News
E-40 · 2003
75 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A vibrant blend of hyphy beats and sharp lyrics that electrify the West Coast hip-hop scene.
Why this album works
'Breakin' News' is significant for its role in popularizing the hyphy sound, a movement that would gain momentum in the early 2000s. The album features notable collaborations and helped solidify E-40's status as a pioneer and ambassador of West Coast hip-hop, receiving positive reviews from critics for its innovative production and lyrical content.
- Best for
- steady groove for social gatherings vibrant energy for road trips engaging flow for casual listening
- Context
- By 2003, E-40 was an established figure in the hip-hop community, releasing 'Breakin' News' as his twelfth studio album. This release followed his 2001 album 'Grit & Grind', showcasing E-40's continued evolution and influence within the Bay Area rap scene, particularly during the rise of the hyphy movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Jennifer Lopez· Beyoncé· Mariah Carey· Mary J. Blige· LL Cool J· Missy Elliott· Pitbull
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breakin' News Standout 4:53
- 2 Hot 3:07
- 3 I Got Dat Work Standout 4:51
- 4 Quarterbackin' 4:44
- 5 Married to the Ave 4:25
- 6 One Night Stand 4:11
- 7 I Hope U Get This Kite 4:05
- 8 Act a Ass 4:28
- 9 Anybody Can Get It 4:22
- 10 Gasoline 4:34
- 11 Show & Prove 3:40
- 12 This Goes Out 3:56
- 13 Northern Califoolya Standout 5:09
- 14 That's a Good Look 4 U 4:24
- 15 If If Was a 5th 4:17
- 16 Wa La 3:53
- 17 Pharmaceutical (outro) 2:23
- 18 Quarterbackin' (DJ Quick remix) 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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