Top tracks — play these first
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Move Shake Drop Remix — This track showcases DJ Laz's signature style, blending catchy hooks with pulsating rhythms, making it a staple anthem for parties and clubs.
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Rich Bitch — Opening the album with bold confidence, this track encapsulates the lavish lifestyle themes prevalent in Laz's work while featuring engaging production.
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Dale Candela — This track highlights Latin influences and infectious rhythms that resonate throughout the album, exemplifying Laz's ability to fuse cultural sounds into mainstream hip-hop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends hip-hop and electronic elements, making it a solid entry in the Miami bass scene.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower beats and more melodic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, engaging listeners and encouraging participation on the dance floor.
- The production heavily utilizes bass drops and electronic synths, creating a vibrant sound that is characteristic of Miami bass music.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- for summer parties
- dance floor energy throughout
- upbeat tracks for celebration
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- short bursts of fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, introspective albums
- seek deep lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Category 6 is DJ Laz's follow-up to his 2001 album, Reset. At this point, Laz had already established himself as a staple in the Miami bass scene, building on his previous successes while further developing his party-centric sound. This album came during a time when he was transitioning from local sensation to broader recognition within the hip-hop community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Assault· 2 Live Crew· Trick Daddy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rich Bitch 5:14
- 2 Ready to Go 3:36
- 3 Move Shake Drop Remix 3:11
- 4 She Can Get It 3:26
- 5 Block Party 4:36
- 6 Girls 3:17
- 7 So Fresh So Fly 3:24
- 8 Morena '08' 2:49
- 9 Who Is DJ Laz 4:00
- 10 Dale Candela 3:14
- 11 My Baby 3:55
- 12 Bottom of the Map 4:20
What to play next
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