Follow Me Home
Jay Rock · 2011
68 min · 18 tracks · West Coast hip-hop
Raw West Coast beats intertwine with personal narratives and confident delivery, embodying Jay Rock's gritty storytelling.
Why this album works
'Follow Me Home' received critical acclaim for its authentic narrative style and raw production, contributing to the resurgence of West Coast hip-hop. The album's lead single, 'Hood Gone Love It,' became a significant hit, showcasing Jay Rock's lyrical prowess and helping him secure a place in the evolving landscape of hip-hop during the early 2010s.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experiences immersive storytelling moments
- Context
- Released on July 26, 2011, 'Follow Me Home' marked Jay Rock's debut studio album after several years of building his reputation in the Los Angeles hip-hop scene. At this point, he was gaining traction as part of the Black Hippy collective alongside fellow artists like Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q, positioning him for a breakthrough in the mainstream.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Too Short· Dr. Dre· Brotha Lynch Hung
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (skit) 1:03
- 2 Code Red 2:45
- 3 Bout That 3:56
- 4 No Joke Standout 4:20
- 5 Hood Gone Love It Standout 4:05
- 6 Westside 3:38
- 7 Elbows 4:14
- 8 Boomerang 3:25
- 9 All I Know Is 3:41
- 10 I’m Thuggin’ 4:33
- 11 Kill or Be Killed 4:10
- 12 Just Like Me 3:42
- 13 Say Wassup 4:23
- 14 They Be on It 5:06
- 15 M.O.N.E.Y. 4:42
- 16 Finest Hour 4:01
- 17 Life’s a Gamble 3:27
- 18 All My Life (In the Ghetto) Standout 3:46
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