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Godzilla

Yukmouth · 2003

75 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop

A relentless barrage of gritty beats and aggressive lyrics that embody the raw energy of West Coast gangsta rap.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Godzilla, Part 2 — This track serves as an explosive introduction to the album, featuring high-energy production and showcasing Yukmouth’s distinctive flow and lyrical bravado.
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    Somebody Gonna Die 2 Nite — With its haunting beat and vivid storytelling, this track exemplifies Yukmouth’s ability to paint a picture of street life, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Money & Power — Exploring themes of ambition and hustling, this track combines catchy hooks with hard-hitting verses that encapsulate the hustle mentality prevalent in Yukmouth's music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and lyrical aggression typical of its genre but lacks cohesion in its extensive tracklist.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and aggressive drum patterns across nearly all tracks, creating a relentless energy.
  • Several tracks incorporate guest verses from other artists, which adds layers to the narrative and thematic content of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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 3/10

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

  • wave-like energy fluctuations
  • dynamic journey with surprises
  • aggressive beats for motivation
  • late-night drive intensity
  • party-ready tracks to energize

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer softer, mellow sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Showcased Yukmouth's growth and gained critical attention for its raw portrayal of street life.
Career context
By the time 'Godzilla' was released in January 2003, Yukmouth had already made a name for himself as a member of the Thug Lordz and as part of the duo Luniz. This album followed his debut solo effort, 'Thugged Out: The Albulation,' and marked his transition into a more established solo artist within the hardcore hip-hop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
C-Bo· X-Raided· E-40

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Godzilla, Part 2 4:32
  • 2 Money & Power 4:35
  • 3 Nothin 2 a Bo$$ 4:01
  • 4 Regime Mobstaz 6:08
  • 5 Stuntastic 3:41
  • 6 Pimp da Bitch 3:48
  • 7 Do My Thang 4:11
  • 8 Kidnap U 3:40
  • 9 Somebody Gonna Die 2 Nite 4:39
  • 10 Ya Boy 4:20
  • 11 I Want Ya Body 4:00
  • 12 Thug Lordz 3:09
  • 13 Be Easy 3:41
  • 14 What It Do 4:55
  • 15 Go Hard 6:00
  • 16 Do It B.I. 3:39
  • 17 Model Chickz 2:35
  • 18 Hard Tymez 4:10

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