Hate It or Love It cover

Hate It or Love It

Chingy · 2007

49 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and confident flows that encapsulate the essence of mid-2000s hip-hop.

Why this album works

This album features the hit single 'Check My Swag,' which helped Chingy maintain relevance during a period dominated by new artists. Although it didn't achieve the same commercial success as his earlier works, it showcased his unique style and adaptability in a rapidly evolving genre.
Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'Hate It or Love It' marked Chingy's fourth studio album, following his commercial peak with 'Jackpot' in 2003. At this point, he was navigating a changing hip-hop landscape while attempting to reclaim his spot in the spotlight after a series of mixed releases.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Wayne· 2 Chainz· Yo Gotti

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:44
  • 2 Hate It or Love It Standout 4:08
  • 3 Check My Swag Standout 3:33
  • 4 Fly Like Me 3:45
  • 5 Kick Drum 3:40
  • 6 Gimme Dat 3:59
  • 7 All Aboard (Ride It) 4:04
  • 8 Trickin' Off (skit) 0:22
  • 9 Spend Some $ 3:32
  • 10 2 Kool 2 Dance 3:47
  • 11 Lovely Ladies Standout 4:17
  • 12 How We Feel 4:14
  • 13 Roll on 'em 4:28
  • 14 Blockstar 4:33

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