Free to Be Dirty! Live cover

Free to Be Dirty! Live

Ol' Dirty Bastard · 2005

53 min · 22 tracks · hardcore hip-hop

A chaotic blend of raw energy, playful lyricism, and gritty beats that showcases Ol' Dirty Bastard's unique approach to hip-hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Got Your Money — This track highlights Ol' Dirty Bastard's signature playful delivery and infectious chorus, making it one of his most recognizable anthems.
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    Brooklyn Zoo — As one of ODB's breakout hits, this song encapsulates his unique style with its catchy hook and vivid storytelling reflecting Brooklyn street life.
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    Shimmy, Shimmy Ya — An emblematic track that showcases ODB's eccentric flow and energetic charisma, this song remains a staple in hip-hop culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic energy for lively gatherings
  • playful lyricism sparks joy
  • short bursts of raw fun
  • dynamic live performance vibe

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • avoid chaotic, unpredictable sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, Free to Be Dirty! Live captures Ol' Dirty Bastard during a phase of resurgence after his prior legal troubles and a decade of fluctuating career highs and lows. This live album follows his studio album Nigga Please and serves as a testament to his enduring influence in the hip-hop scene despite his untimely passing in 2004.
Stylistic neighbors
MF DOOM· Ghostface Killah· Raekwon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:21
  • 2 You Nasty 3:45
  • 3 Cold Blooded 3:50
  • 4 Skit 0:33
  • 5 Good Morning Heartache 4:13
  • 6 Got Your Money 3:59
  • 7 Skit 0:37
  • 8 Big Baby Jezus 2:48
  • 9 Skit 1:14
  • 10 Stomp 2:24
  • 11 Hippa to da Hoppa 2:28
  • 12 Don’t You Know 4:28
  • 13 Shimmy, Shimmy Ya 2:35
  • 14 Baby, Baby C’mon 2:47
  • 15 Skit 0:52
  • 16 Brooklyn Zoo 3:20
  • 17 Skit 1:04
  • 18 Pop Shit 3:26
  • 19 Recognize 3:30
  • 20 Nigga Please 1:55
  • 21 Outro 1:13
  • 22 Shimmy, Shimmy Ya 1:56

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