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Foe tha Love of $

Eazy-E · 1995

27 min · 5 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A hypnotic blend of rapid-fire verses and melodic hooks drenched in G-funk grooves.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its commercial performance, including charting on the Billboard 200 and the R&B/Hip-Hop charts. It showcased Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's distinctive style that would influence subsequent hip-hop artists, particularly those exploring melodic flows and harmony within rap.
Best for
hypnotic grooves for focus steady progression to climax engaging mixes for deep listening
Context
When 'Foe tha Love of $' was released in February 1995, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony were riding high off the success of their debut EP 'Creepin on ah Come Up' which had introduced their unique style. This album served as a follow-up to that breakthrough, solidifying their place in hip-hop with a more polished sound and deeper exploration of themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Tupac Shakur· Dr. Dre· Ice Cube

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Foe tha Love of $ Standout 4:32
  • 2 Foe tha Love of $ (Tha Yella mix 9 Minutes Uv Funk) Standout 9:07
  • 3 Moe Cheese (instrumental) 4:32
  • 4 Thuggish Ruggish Bone (Uneek's remix) Standout 4:30
  • 5 Moe $ (instrumental) 4:56

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