Top tracks — play these first
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Howie Made Me Do It — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of defiance and personal struggle, showcasing Ill Bill's intricate wordplay and storytelling prowess.
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Gangsta Rap — This track critiques the commercialization of hip-hop while also celebrating its roots, making it a pivotal moment in the album that reflects on authenticity in rap.
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Dreams of Fucking a Porno Flick Bitch — With its provocative title and explicit content, this track exemplifies Ill Bill's controversial style, blending humor with raw honesty about desires within the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ill Bill's debut showcases strong lyricism and production typical of its era, appealing to niche audiences.
What we noticed
- Tracks often blend aggressive beats with raw, unfiltered verses that reflect the underground hip-hop aesthetic of the early 2000s.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty storytelling with sharp delivery
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- streetwise reflections on personal struggles
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 2003, 'Howie Made Me Do It' was Ill Bill's debut solo album following his work with Non Phixion. At this point, he had already established a reputation in the underground scene but sought to define his individual style outside of the group's sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vinnie Paz· Aesop Rock· Tech N9ne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Street Villains Freestyle 1 2:03
- 2 Nothin 2:56
- 3 Howie Made Me Do It 5:32
- 4 PF Cuttin Freestyle 1:22
- 5 Dreams of Fucking a Porno Flick Bitch 2:39
- 6 Street Villains Freestyle 2 1:05
- 7 Street Villains Freestyle 3 2:51
- 8 Ready for War Freestyle (remix) 2:21
- 9 Y'all Won't See Me 4:26
- 10 Street Villains Freestyle 4 1:48
- 11 Green Lantern Freestyle 2:22
- 12 In Da Hood 3:05
- 13 Gangsta Rap 2:36
- 14 How to Kill a Cop 3:03
- 15 Who's the Best? 2:40
- 16 The Name's Bill 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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