Country Rap
The Bellamy Brothers · 1986
34 min · 10 tracks · country
A playful blend of country melodies and hip-hop rhythms that challenges genre boundaries.
Why this album works
The album contributed to the burgeoning genre of country rap, which would later gain significant traction in the 1990s and beyond. Its title track, 'Country Rap,' gained enough attention to influence artists and spark discussions about genre blending within country music circles.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout playful vibes for social gatherings nostalgic themes for reflection
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Country Rap' was the Bellamy Brothers' follow-up to their successful albums in the early '80s. By this time, they were established country artists looking to innovate by merging traditional sounds with contemporary influences, reflecting a broader trend in country music towards crossover appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Much Is Not Enough 3:50
- 2 Sweet Nostalgia Standout 3:53
- 3 Kids Of The Baby Boom 3:24
- 4 One Too Many Times 3:00
- 5 Go Ahead - Fall In Love 3:00
- 6 D-D-D-D-Divorcee Standout 3:36
- 7 Our Family 4:02
- 8 Country Rap Standout 2:30
- 9 Hard On Heart 3:55
- 10 Where The Lights Come From 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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