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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