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Hard Core

Lil' Kim · 2014

34 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A fierce blend of gritty beats and confident lyrics that showcase Lil' Kim's unyielding persona.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for workout sessions
  • confidence-boosting anthems for empowerment
  • short bursts of fierce intensity
  • party-ready tracks for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek soft, mellow sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of 'Hard Core's' release in 2014, Lil' Kim was navigating a complex phase in her career following a long hiatus since her last studio album. This mixtape marked her return after years of legal battles and personal struggles, aiming to reclaim her space in the hip-hop scene as an influential figure.
Stylistic neighbors
Nicki Minaj· Missy Elliott· Trina

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro - In a Minor Part 2 1:26
  • 2 Stadium Music 2:37
  • 3 Identity Theft 2:20
  • 4 Real Sick 2:49
  • 5 Trendsetter 3:36
  • 6 MIGO 4:03
  • 7 Whenever You See Me 3:35
  • 8 Work the Pole 1:56
  • 9 Suicide 3:11
  • 10 Dead Gal Walking 2:28
  • 11 Kimmy Blanco 3:15
  • 12 Haterz 3:25

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