Dirty Money
UGK · 2001
63 min · 14 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A gritty exploration of Southern life, blending sharp storytelling with heavy beats and infectious hooks.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim and helped to solidify UGK's position within hip-hop, reaching number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. Its influence can be seen in the rise of Southern rap artists that followed, showcasing themes of wealth and street life that resonate through contemporary hip-hop.
- Best for
- gritty storytelling and narrative steady rhythmic energy throughout immersive listening sessions
- Context
- By the time 'Dirty Money' was released in 2001, UGK had already established themselves as significant voices in Southern hip-hop with their previous two albums. This record marked their return after a three-year hiatus since 'Too Hard to Swallow', showcasing their growth as artists and their influence on the burgeoning Southern rap scene during a crucial period for the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- T.I.· Jeezy· Three 6 Mafia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Me See It 4:12
- 2 Choppin’ Blades Standout 4:45
- 3 Look at Me 3:44
- 4 Ain’t That a Bitch (Ask Yourself) Standout 4:42
- 5 Gold Grill 4:14
- 6 PA Nigga 4:22
- 7 Holdin’ Na 4:02
- 8 Don’t Say Shit 4:35
- 9 Dirty Money 4:52
- 10 Like a Pimp Standout 4:53
- 11 Pimpin’ Ain’t No Illusion 5:56
- 12 Take It Off 3:30
- 13 Wood Wheel 4:56
- 14 Money, Hoes & Power 4:19
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