Hood Politics II
67 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty exploration of street life and resilience, driven by sharp lyricism and raw production.
Top tracks — play these first
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4 My Niggaz Locked Down — This track powerfully addresses the impact of incarceration on communities, emphasizing loyalty and solidarity among friends and family members affected by the justice system.
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Real Recognize Real — A celebration of authenticity in hip-hop culture, this track encapsulates Termanology's commitment to genuine expression and showcases his lyrical prowess.
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If I Could Change — This introspective piece reflects Termanology's desire for personal growth and societal change, making it a poignant highlight of the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong lyricism and raw production but lacks some cohesion in its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a gritty tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, where Termanology alternates between rapid-fire verses and more reflective lines.
- Tracks like 'Real Recognize Real' and 'This Is Hip Hop' serve as anthems, featuring call-and-response elements that engage listeners.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty storytelling about resilience
- short tracks for quick engagement
- reflective moments of street life
- pulsating energy for focused listening
- emotional depth in concise bursts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek lighthearted, upbeat themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Hood Politics II is Termanology's follow-up to his debut album, showcasing his evolution as a lyricist during a period of increasing visibility in the hip-hop scene. Released in 2010, this album marked a significant moment in his career as he sought to cement his status within the genre while addressing socio-political issues prevalent in urban communities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joey Bada$$· Freddie Gibbs· Action Bronson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let's Go (intro) 2:47
- 2 4 My Niggaz Locked Down 3:41
- 3 Rearviewmirror 1:54
- 4 Doin' My Job 3:38
- 5 The War's On 1:41
- 6 Ain't Fuckin' With This 2:43
- 7 How We Live 3:52
- 8 22 Years 4:09
- 9 Real Recognize Real 4:04
- 10 This Is Hip Hop 4:07
- 11 Book of Rhymes 4:11
- 12 Holla Back 4:00
- 13 They Don't Know 4:37
- 14 If I Could Change 4:23
- 15 Let's Get Down 3:25
- 16 Love to You 4:37
- 17 Still in Effect 3:06
- 18 What Do You Believe In? (remix) 2:54
- 19 Out da Gate 3:30
- 20 Outro 0:21
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