Doubelievengod cover

Doubelievengod

Natas · 1995

57 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop

A raw blend of gritty beats and unapologetic lyrics that challenge societal norms and personal struggles.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Doubelievengod — The title track encapsulates the album's essence by confronting themes of faith and skepticism, delivered through aggressive flows and haunting beats.
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    Fuck da World — This track stands out with its potent critique of societal indifference, showcasing Natas's ability to merge personal angst with broader social commentary.
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    We Almost Lost Detroit — This song features a reflective narrative on urban decay and resilience, combining vivid storytelling with a compelling beat that showcases Natas's lyrical prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features raw beats and introspective lyrics, establishing a strong underground hip-hop identity.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that sets a confrontational tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a consistent raw energy.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, where the main rapper alternates with backing vocals to emphasize key lines.
  • The production employs gritty, lo-fi beats that complement the aggressive lyrical content, creating a cohesive sound throughout.
  • Tracks like 'Fuck da World' and 'Mad at the World' utilize heavy bass and distorted samples to enhance their thematic intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Doubelievengod 3:29
  • 2 Natas 3:20
  • 3 Pop Pop 3:49
  • 4 Midnight 3:20
  • 5 Itzalright 2:47
  • 6 Can I R.I.P. 1:48
  • 7 Torture 2:11
  • 8 We Almost Lost Detroit 3:48
  • 9 Heaven 3:49
  • 10 I Don't Care 2:37
  • 11 Scream 3:18
  • 12 Fuck da World 3:49
  • 13 Y'all Will Realize 2:14
  • 14 The Night Is Mine 2:05
  • 15 Sunday School 3:31
  • 16 Mad at the World 2:52
  • 17 Propalactic Tacticz 3:46
  • 18 No Fault Insurance 4:45

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