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Dah Shinin' (30th Anniversary Edition)

Smif-n-Wessun · 2025

76 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and lyricism typical of its era, with notable cohesion and distinctiveness in sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of dark, atmospheric beats that create a hypnotic backdrop for the lyrics.
  • Tracks often incorporate call-and-response structures, enhancing the interaction between the duo's verses.
  • Several tracks utilize layered vocal samples and scratches, adding depth to the production.
  • The sequencing maintains a steady pace with mid-tempo tracks dominating the first half before shifting to more varied tempos.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Timz N Hood Chek 3:16
  • 2 Wrektime 4:05
  • 3 Wontime 4:40
  • 4 Wrekonize 3:58
  • 5 Sound Bwoy Bureill 4:19
  • 6 K.I.M. 2:55
  • 7 Bucktown 4:07
  • 8 Stand Strong 3:53
  • 9 Next Shit 5:30
  • 10 Cession At Da Doghillee 5:26
  • 11 Hellucination 5:27
  • 12 Home Sweet Home 4:43
  • 13 Wipe Ya Mouf 5:00
  • 14 Let's Git It On 3:47
  • 15 P.N.C. Intro 1:06
  • 16 P.N.C. 5:25
  • 17 Wreckonize (Remix Vocal) 3:53
  • 18 Sound Bwoy Bureill (Remix Vocal) 4:43

Reference: MusicBrainz