Released 20 years ago
Bred 2 Die - Born 2 Live
Lil Scrappy · 2006
73 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop
Energetic beats blend with braggadocious lyrics, embodying the essence of crunk and Southern hip-hop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Money in the Bank (remix) — This track showcases Scrappy's signature energetic flow and catchy hooks, encapsulating the album's vibrant celebration of success and street life. Its infectious beat made it a standout anthem that resonated widely with fans.
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Born to Live — The title track offers a reflective glimpse into Scrappy's life experiences, contrasting his party anthems with deeper themes of resilience and survival. It highlights his ability to balance bravado with authenticity.
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Gangsta, Gangsta — This track exemplifies the rawness of Southern hip-hop while delivering hard-hitting lyrics that speak to street credibility. Its aggressive tone reinforces Scrappy's connection to the gangsta rap tradition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic beats and braggadocious lyrics typical of crunk, with a mix of high-tempo and reflective tracks.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and energetic beats across nearly all tracks, creating a party atmosphere.
- Braggadocious lyrics dominate the verses, often focusing on themes of success and street life, with multiple tracks featuring call-and-response hooks.
- The first half of the album maintains a high tempo, while the latter half introduces slower tracks that explore more personal themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- pulsating beats for motivation
- club-ready anthems for celebration
- waves of energetic storytelling
- raw reflections on street life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek concise standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 5, 2006, 'Bred 2 Die - Born 2 Live' is Lil Scrappy's debut studio album following his breakout success in the early 2000s with hits like 'No Problem.' At this point, he was establishing himself as a prominent voice in Atlanta's hip-hop scene after featuring on tracks with artists like Young Buck and contributing to the crunk movement. This album helped solidify his transition from a local talent to a national presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gucci Mane· Lil Jon· Project Pat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Back 2:57
- 2 Touching Everything 4:49
- 3 Young and Famous 1:12
- 4 Money in the Bank (remix) 3:53
- 5 Been a Boss 4:51
- 6 Gangsta, Gangsta 4:21
- 7 Posted in the Club 3:49
- 8 Anutha Country Story 1:24
- 9 Livin’ in the Projects 4:14
- 10 Born to Live 5:02
- 11 Pussy Poppin’ 3:50
- 12 Get Right 3:58
- 13 Baby Daddy 4:38
- 14 The Situation 1:51
- 15 Police 4:31
- 16 Like Me 3:58
- 17 G‐Shit 2:38
- 18 Nigga, What’s Up 3:16
- 19 Lord Have Mercy 3:48
- 20 Oh Yeah (Work) 4:36
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