Released 20 years ago
Cleveland
Layzie Bone · 2006
64 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty blend of Midwest hip-hop and hardcore rap, infused with personal narratives and streetwise observations.
Top tracks — play these first
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They Don’t Know — This track captures Layzie's struggle against misconceptions and showcases his introspective lyricism, making it emblematic of his journey as a solo artist.
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Po Po — Addressing police brutality and systemic issues, this track stands out for its socially conscious message, reflecting the harsh realities of street life.
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Thug Life — This song encapsulates the themes of resilience and survival, presenting a candid look at the challenges faced by those in marginalized communities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- late-night contemplative moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive storytelling experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2006, Layzie Bone released 'Cleveland' as his first solo album after his time with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. This project marked a significant step in establishing his individual style separate from the group while continuing to showcase the lyrical prowess that defined his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bizzy Bone· Twista· Tech N9ne
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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They Don’t Know
He articulates feelings of being misunderstood while confronting societal expectations directly speaks to personal identity struggles.
This choice to challenge external perceptions grounds his narrative in authenticity, setting a tone for the album's exploration of self.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cleveland 0:23
- 2 The Recipe 3:46
- 3 They Don’t Know 4:02
- 4 Rain 4:36
- 5 All for You 3:19
- 6 Po Po 3:14
- 7 Armed and Dangerous 3:34
- 8 Ride Out 4:08
- 9 Real Niggas 3:54
- 10 Murder 3:46
- 11 Punch in the Mouth 4:05
- 12 Outro 0:25
- 13 Kick Rockz 1:15
- 14 We Gone Ride 3:05
- 15 Thug Life 2:48
- 16 Tonight 2:49
- 17 The World 2:36
- 18 They Hate 3:00
- 19 I’m Good 6:02
- 20 Get in, Get Out 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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