I Need Drugs cover

I Need Drugs

Necro · 2000

65 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

Aggressive beats and violent lyricism create a raw, underground hip-hop experience that pushes boundaries.

Why this album works

'I Need Drugs' made a significant mark in the underground hip-hop scene, showcasing Necro's unique style that influenced numerous artists within the genre. The album is noted for its unfiltered lyrical content and achieved strong sales in the independent market, contributing to Necro's lasting presence in horrorcore and underground rap.
Career context
Released on November 7, 2000, 'I Need Drugs' is Necro's second studio album following his debut, 'The Pre-Fix for Death.' At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer of horrorcore rap, an aesthetic characterized by graphic depictions of violence and drug culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Wayne· 2 Chainz· Yo Gotti

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Most Sadistic 2:59
  • 2 Hoe Blow 3:33
  • 3 I Need Drugs Standout 4:40
  • 4 Your Fuckin' Head Split Standout 3:04
  • 5 You're Dead 3:00
  • 6 Get on Your Knees 5:36
  • 7 Rugged Shit 3:07
  • 8 I'm Sick of You 3:13
  • 9 Cockroaches 2:44
  • 10 Fuck You to the Track 3:13
  • 11 Burn the Groove to Death 5:18
  • 12 Underground Standout 5:52
  • 13 S.T.D. 2:39
  • 14 WKCR 89.9 Freestyle 4/20/2000 8:17
  • 15 WNYU 89.1 X-Mas Freestyle 12/23/99 2:29
  • 16 WNYU 89.1 Freestyle 5/10/2000 5:57

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