Choices: The Album
Three 6 Mafia · 2001
71 min · 21 tracks · trap music
A gritty blend of Southern rap infused with dark humor and raw storytelling, capturing the essence of Memphis hip-hop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mafia — This track encapsulates the group’s signature sound with its hard-hitting beats and menacing lyrics about street life, exemplifying their hardcore style.
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Gangsta Niggaz — With its aggressive delivery and raw lyricism, this track highlights the group's unapologetic approach to storytelling and establishes their place in gangsta rap.
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I Ain’t Goin’ (A Hustler’s Theme) — This track stands out for its motivational undertones amidst a harsh reality, showcasing a nuanced perspective on hustling while maintaining their gritty aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines gritty storytelling with engaging hooks, but its cohesion suffers from the frequent skits.
What we noticed
- Many tracks employ a repetitive hook structure, emphasizing the catchiness of the choruses while maintaining a gritty lyrical focus.
- The production is characterized by heavy bass lines and dark, atmospheric beats that reflect the themes of street life and struggle.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- dynamic flow with interludes
- raw, unfiltered storytelling moments
- engaging wave-like pacing
- immersive listening sessions
- reflective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A film-linked release that extends their Memphis street narratives without serving as the group's main entry point or...
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Choices: The Album marked a pivotal moment for Three 6 Mafia, following their breakthrough with 1995's Mystic Stylez. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their influence in the Southern hip-hop scene and expanding their audience with mainstream appeal. This album showcased their signature mix of horrorcore themes and Southern crunk sound, further establishing them as key figures in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Project Pat· Juicy J· 8Ball & MJG
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 2‐Way Freak 4:57
- 2 The Restaurant Scene (skit) 0:40
- 3 Mafia 5:20
- 4 Baby Mama 4:44
- 5 Gangsta Niggaz 4:34
- 6 Wona Get Some I Got Some 4:27
- 7 1st Crime Scene (skit) 0:41
- 8 O.V. 4:13
- 9 U Got da Game Wrong 3:41
- 10 We Shootin’ 1st 4:45
- 11 Dis Bitch, Dat Hoe… 4:22
- 12 Pass Me 3:39
- 13 Big Pats Warehouse (skit) 0:31
- 14 They Don’t Fuck Wit U 4:05
- 15 Slang & Serve 4:18
- 16 War Wit Us 3:46
- 17 Mean Mug 4:49
- 18 How It Went Down (skit) 0:22
- 19 I Ain’t Goin’ (A Hustler’s Theme) 4:08
- 20 Ridin’ on Chrome 2:59
- 21 Talkin’ 0:52
What to play next
Da Unbreakables
2003
It carries the gritty Memphis production and group energy forward while opening into a tighter, more polished sound.
When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1
2000
Its dark, hard-edged Memphis sound leads naturally into the raw storytelling of Choices.
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