Dinner and a Movie cover

Dinner and a Movie

Brotha Lynch Hung · 2010

77 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A visceral blend of horrorcore narratives and gritty West Coast beats that challenge societal norms.

Why this album works

'Dinner and a Movie' is notable for its unabashed depiction of violence and dark humor, contributing to the horrorcore subgenre's evolution within hip-hop. The album solidified Lynch's reputation as an influential artist among underground rap enthusiasts while also provoking discussions about censorship and artistic expression.
Best for
dynamic storytelling with interludes immersive narrative-driven experience wave-like pacing for engagement
Context
By the time Brotha Lynch Hung released 'Dinner and a Movie' in 2010, he had already established himself as a significant figure in the underground rap scene, particularly known for his horrorcore style. This album came after his 2006 project 'Dinner and a Movie', marking a continued exploration of graphic storytelling and thematic consistency that defined his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Snoop Dogg· Tupac Shakur· Xzibit

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Interrogation (intro) 1:14
  • 2 Colostomy Bag Standout 4:05
  • 3 D.O.A. 5:37
  • 4 Fuck Off! (skit) 0:34
  • 5 Sit in That Corner Bitch! 3:03
  • 6 I Know Who Did Dis (skit) 1:05
  • 7 Murder Over Hard + End Skit Standout 7:37
  • 8 G (skit) 0:28
  • 9 I Tried to Commit Suicide + End Skit Standout 5:44
  • 10 Split Personality 4:16
  • 11 Meat + End Skit 5:12
  • 12 Siccem! 6:14
  • 13 Don’t Worry Momma, It’s Just Bleeding + End Skit 5:34
  • 14 The Police Is Here! Ama Hit U Bacc (skit) 0:44
  • 15 I Plotted (My Next Murder) 3:13
  • 16 Nuttbagg 5:28
  • 17 Highspeed (skit) 0:53
  • 18 I Heard That Song B 4 + End Skit 5:44
  • 19 I Hate When Niggaz Get on the Phone When They Are Around Me (skit) 1:38
  • 20 Anotha Killin 6:10
  • 21 Ama Catch Up (skit) 1:44
  • 22 We Played You Like a Violin (skit) 1:23

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