Get Ya Mind Correct cover

Get Ya Mind Correct

Paul Wall · 2002

52 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of Southern hip-hop and crunk, bursting with swagger and playful wordplay.

Top tracks — play these first

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    My Money Gets Jealous Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious beat and clever lyrics about wealth and ambition, capturing the essence of Wall's style.
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    N Love Wit My Money — This track exemplifies Wall's playful yet confident lyrical delivery, blending humor and bravado as he explores themes of love and materialism.
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    Game Over — Here, Wall delivers an energetic performance filled with catchy rhymes, showcasing his ability to create a party anthem that resonates with fans.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases playful wordplay and a vibrant sound but lacks strong cohesion due to frequent skits.

What we noticed

  • The album features multiple skits interspersed between tracks, breaking up the flow and adding a narrative element.
  • Several songs incorporate heavy bass lines and synths, creating a vibrant sound that aligns with Southern hip-hop aesthetics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for relaxed listening
  • gritty narratives of southern life
  • interludes that enhance storytelling
  • reflective moments on personal struggles

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek highly energetic experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This debut album established Paul Wall's reputation in Southern hip-hop.
Themes
Houston street life· Chopped and Screwed culture· materialism in rap
Career context
Get Ya Mind Correct is Paul Wall's debut album, released in January 2002. This record marked the beginning of his ascent in the Southern hip-hop scene, following his earlier success as a member of the Swishahouse collective. It established him as a key figure in the Houston rap landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Slim Thug· Chamillionaire· Z-Ro

Tracklist

  • 1 My Money Gets Jealous Start here 3:37
  • 2 N Love Wit My Money 4:15
  • 3 Thinkin’ Thoed 3:46
  • 4 Skit 0:58
  • 5 Falsifying 4:17
  • 6 U Owe Me 3:21
  • 7 Skit 0:08
  • 8 The Other Day 4:11
  • 9 Game Over 4:10
  • 10 I Wanna Get 3:27
  • 11 Balla Talk II 4:20
  • 12 Go Grind 4:03
  • 13 Skit 0:26
  • 14 Luv N My Life 3:27
  • 15 U Already Know 3:26
  • 16 Play Dirty 4:04
  • 17 Outro 0:22

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