What makes Hold It Down by Das EFX notable?

The album is notable for its critical reception, with several tracks becoming underground classics. It peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Das EFX's impact within the East Coast hip-hop scene, particularly with their innovative lyrical style. Additionally, it helped to further popularize the group during a time when hip-hop was rapidly expanding into diverse sub-genres. Released in January 1995, 'Hold It Down' was Das EFX's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Dead Serious.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique style characterized by rapid-fire lyrics and playful storytelling. The album sought to maintain their relevance amidst an evolving hip-hop landscape dominated by new sounds and artists.

Who is Hold It Down for?

Hold It Down works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing variations.

How many songs are on Hold It Down?

Hold It Down has 20 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Hold It Down

Das EFX · 1995

74 min · 20 tracks · East Coast hip-hop

A vibrant collage of intricate wordplay and dynamic beats that encapsulates the essence of '90s East Coast hip-hop.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing variations
intricate lyrical exploration

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1995, 'Hold It Down' was Das EFX's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Dead Serious.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique style characterized by rapid-fire lyrics and playful storytelling. The album sought to maintain their relevance amidst an evolving hip-hop landscape dominated by new sounds and artists.
Stylistic neighbors: Nas· Kool Keith· Kool G Rap

Tracklist

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

1 Intro (Once Again) 1:08
2 No Diggedy 4:03
3 Knockin’ Niggaz Off 3:24
4 Here We Go 4:05
5 Real Hip‐Hop (original version) 4:09
6 Here It Is 4:59
7 Microphone Master 4:30
8 40 & A Blunt 3:17
9 Buck‐Buck 3:13
10 Intro 0:08
11 Can’t Have Nuttin’ 5:33
12 Alright 4:24
13 Hold It Down 4:48
14 Dedicated 3:46
15 Ready to Rock Rough Rhymes 4:35
16 Represent the Real 3:19
17 Comin’ Thru 3:30
18 Hardcore Rap Act 4:43
19 Bad News 2:20
20 Real Hip‐Hop (Pete Rock remix) 3:59

What to play next

Listen next

Generation EFX

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Straight Up Sewaside

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