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How a Black Man Feels

Schoolly D · 1991

45 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop

Raw and unfiltered, this album pulsates with gritty beats and unapologetic lyrical honesty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty beats for late-night drives
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • unfiltered honesty in lyrical content
  • reflective moments of self-exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer polished production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'How a Black Man Feels' was released in 1991, Schoolly D had already made a name for himself with his influential debut in 1985. This album marked a significant phase as he transitioned from underground hip-hop to wider recognition, solidifying his role in shaping the genre's narratives around street life and identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool Keith· Ice-T· Geto Boys

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Run 4:12
  • 2 Your Worst Nightmare 4:52
  • 3 King of New York 4:35
  • 4 Original Gangster 3:39
  • 5 Die Nigger Die 4:56
  • 6 Where'd You Get That Funk From 4:43
  • 7 How a Black Man Feels 3:50
  • 8 Just Another Killer 5:32
  • 9 Peace to the Nation 4:45
  • 10 Sometimes It's Got to Be That Way 4:40

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