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I Wanna Be Bad

Royce da 5'9" · 2001

29 min · 6 tracks · hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop · Midwest hip-hop

A fusion of catchy hooks and gritty verses, balancing mainstream appeal with raw hip-hop edges.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • party-ready tracks for dancing
  • gradual build to energetic climax
  • short bursts of playful fun

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, introspective albums
  • seek deep lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2001, Royce da 5'9" was emerging as a notable voice in hip-hop, following his debut album 'Rock City' (released in 1998). 'I Wanna Be Bad' marked a significant point in his career as he transitioned towards more commercial sound without abandoning his lyrical prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
J. Cole· Big Sean· Kendrick Lamar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Wanna Be Bad (No rap version) 3:07
  • 2 I Wanna Be Bad (album version with rap & Vocoder) 3:07
  • 3 I Wanna Be Bad (Plasmic Honey edit) 4:02
  • 4 I Wanna Be Bad (Rizzo radio edit) 3:39
  • 5 I Wanna Be Bad (Plasmic Honey club mix) 9:17
  • 6 I Wanna Be Bad (Rizzo club mix) 6:39

What to play next

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