DJ Drama Presents: The Preview cover

DJ Drama Presents: The Preview

Ludacris · 2008

60 min · 20 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · Southern hip-hop

A high-energy showcase of Southern hip-hop brimming with bravado, witty lyricism, and electrifying beats.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its role in cementing the collaborative mixtape culture within hip-hop, featuring various artists and showcasing Ludacris's influence. It helped maintain his visibility in an evolving music landscape, contributing to the Southern hip-hop scene's prominence during the late 2000s.
Best for
high-energy party soundtrack witty lyricism for engagement dynamic flow with varied intensity
Context
By 2008, Ludacris was solidifying his status as a key figure in hip-hop after releasing multiple successful albums since his debut in 2000. 'DJ Drama Presents: The Preview' follows his acclaimed album 'Release Therapy' and serves as a precursor to his next studio project, marking a moment of continued evolution in his sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Jon· Gucci Mane· Three 6 Mafia

Tracklist

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

  • 1 And Starring... 1:44
  • 2 Still Spittin' Standout 4:26
  • 3 D.T.P. Magic 4:39
  • 4 Get Up, Get Out 4:46
  • 5 So Thoro 2:21
  • 6 The Vocalizer 1:45
  • 7 Bigg Ass House 3:22
  • 8 2 Kings 3:09
  • 9 Politics as Usual Standout 2:13
  • 10 Look What I Got 3:06
  • 11 Pinky Shinin' 3:41
  • 12 Sho' Nuff Revisited 3:52
  • 13 Ordinary Negroes 2:42
  • 14 Throw It Up Standout 4:22
  • 15 Coogi Down 2:58
  • 16 I'm a Dog 4:38
  • 17 Smokin' Big Kill 2:37
  • 18 Stay Together 4:01
  • 19 Roll the Credits
  • 20 Been Puttin' On

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