By Any Means Necessary
Pastor Troy · 2004
45 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
A relentless blend of aggressive beats and raw lyrics that embodies the Southern hip-hop spirit with unapologetic bravado.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crank Me Up — This track stands out for its infectious hook and energetic production, serving as an anthem that encapsulates the crunk party vibe Pastor Troy aimed to create.
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Ridin' Big — With its vivid imagery of success and materialism, this track showcases Troy's ability to blend braggadocio with catchy melodies, appealing to fans of Southern hip-hop.
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Fuck Them Niggaz — This track highlights Troy's confrontational lyrical style and social commentary, offering a stark reflection on loyalty and betrayal in his environment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive Southern hip-hop with strong beats and lyrical bravado, marking its influence on the crunk movement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a confrontational tone, immediately followed by high-energy tracks that maintain a fast pace.
- Most songs feature heavy bass lines and aggressive beats, with lyrics delivered in a rapid-fire style that emphasizes bravado and street narratives.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, engaging listeners directly and enhancing the live performance feel.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a moment of reflection before concluding with an intense finale.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy tracks for motivation
- unapologetic bravado and confidence
- for workout sessions
- raw lyrics for cathartic release
- short tracks for quick bursts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek intricate lyrical storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By Any Means Necessary is Pastor Troy's third studio album, following his breakthrough in the late '90s with his debut, We Ready. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the Atlanta hip-hop scene, particularly within the crunk subgenre, attracting a dedicated fanbase and critical attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Jon· Three 6 Mafia· Project Pat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Warning Ya (Intro) 2:12
- 2 Crank Me Up 3:30
- 3 Ridin' Big 3:44
- 4 Atlanta 3:13
- 5 Representin' 3:20
- 6 About to Go Down 3:45
- 7 Off the Chain 4:14
- 8 Benz 3:19
- 9 Lil' Snap & Lil Killa 2:55
- 10 Boys to Men 4:23
- 11 Crazy 3:28
- 12 Nice Change 3:42
- 13 Fuck Them Niggaz 4:01
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