Released 20 years ago
Gangsta Rap
Ice-T · 2006
66 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal
A gritty exploration of street life, blending hard-hitting beats with raw storytelling and Ice-T's commanding presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gangsta Rap Start here — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, delivering a powerful manifesto that reflects on the genre's roots and Ice-T's personal journey within it.
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Dear God Can You Hear Me — This track diverges from typical themes, showcasing vulnerability as Ice-T addresses faith and seeks divine guidance amidst life's struggles, highlighting his lyrical range.
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Code of the Streets — In this track, Ice-T articulates the unwritten rules of street life with sharp clarity, serving as both a cautionary tale and a reflection on loyalty and survival.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty storytelling and narratives
- reflective late-night moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Reflects Ice-T's enduring legacy and relevance in hip-hop's evolution.
- Career context
- By 2006, Ice-T was an established figure in hip-hop, having transitioned from a pioneering gangsta rap artist to an influential actor. 'Gangsta Rap' serves as a reflection of his enduring legacy in the genre, following his album 'Home Invasion' released in 1993 and marking a return after more than a decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cypress Hill· Public Enemy· Scarface
Tracklist
- 1 Gangsta Rap Start here 3:49
- 2 Ridin’ Low 4:07
- 3 New Life 4:00
- 4 Dear God Can You Hear Me 3:51
- 5 Please Believe Me 4:32
- 6 Pimp or Die 3:57
- 7 Pray 2:50
- 8 Step Your Game Up 4:07
- 9 Real Talk 4:49
- 10 Walking in the Rain 4:36
- 11 The Game’s Real 4:32
- 12 It’s All Love 4:14
- 13 Code of the Streets 4:48
- 14 Everything Is Going to Be Alright 4:18
- 15 My Baby 3:57
- 16 Twice the Game 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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