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Click of Respect

Kool G Rap · 2003

65 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life layered with intricate wordplay and menacing beats.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its raw lyricism and production that reflects the hard realities of street life, a hallmark of Kool G Rap's style. Despite limited mainstream commercial success, it has maintained a strong underground reputation, influencing later generations of rappers who cite him as an inspiration for their own narratives.
Best for
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Context
By 2003, Kool G Rap was transitioning from his early accolades in the late '80s and '90s, marked by his influence on lyrical complexity and storytelling. 'Click of Respect' is his follow-up to the 1998 album 'The Giancana Story', showcasing his continued evolution in the East Coast hip-hop scene while adapting to new industry trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool Keith· Too Short· Dr. Dre

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 1:07
  • 2 I Die 4 U Standout 4:44
  • 3 Cold World Standout 3:28
  • 4 Blackin Out 2:31
  • 5 Breaker Breaker 4:28
  • 6 Click of Respect Standout 4:28
  • 7 Get da Drop on Em 3:41
  • 8 Gully 4:06
  • 9 On My Grind 3:31
  • 10 Pimped Out 4:21
  • 11 Slide in My Whip 4:22
  • 12 Air U Out 4:02
  • 13 Niggah Nah 3:40
  • 14 Sick Wit It 2:56
  • 15 Stop Playing Wit Me 3:35
  • 16 I Am What I Am 2:42
  • 17 Takin Over 4:00
  • 18 Never Gonna Let You Go 3:21

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