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Connected and Respected

E-40 · 2018

57 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A vibrant blend of West Coast swagger and lyrical introspection, punctuated by catchy hooks and confident delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with interludes
  • lyrical introspection and swagger
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • motivational tracks for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike cohesive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2018, E-40 was a seasoned veteran in the hip-hop scene, having released over two dozen albums. 'Connected and Respected' arrived shortly after his celebrated 2016 project 'The D-Boy Diary: Book 1,' continuing to showcase his influence and adaptability within the evolving landscape of West Coast hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors
Too Short· Mac Dre· Mistah F.A.B.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Life Lessons 2:55
  • 2 Straight Like That 3:20
  • 3 Boy 3:41
  • 4 Guilty by Association 4:18
  • 5 Carpal Tunnel 3:31
  • 6 Stompdown (skit 1) 0:21
  • 7 Meet the Dealers 3:48
  • 8 Get It on My Own 3:35
  • 9 Up Against It 3:43
  • 10 Fsho 2:18
  • 11 Whooped 3:05
  • 12 Tap In 3:17
  • 13 You Ah Lie 4:30
  • 14 Need to Know 3:05
  • 15 Stompdown (skit 2) 0:26
  • 16 Bare 2:23
  • 17 Barbershop 3:37
  • 18 Blame It 2:26
  • 19 So High 3:33

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