Ice Cream Man
Master P · 1996
80 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A gritty blend of Southern rap and street narratives layered over infectious beats and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
The album peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA, marking a significant moment in the rise of Southern hip-hop. Its title track, 'Mr. Ice Cream Man,' became an anthem for the genre, influencing subsequent artists and contributing to the popularization of the 'dirty south' sound.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on April 16, 1996, 'Ice Cream Man' was Master P's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Ghetto D.' This album solidified his status in the Southern hip-hop scene and showcased his entrepreneurial spirit as he began to build No Limit Records into a major label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- LL Cool J· Beyoncé· Mariah Carey· Linkin Park· Black Eyed Peas· Mary J. Blige· Missy Elliott· Jennifer Lopez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:50
- 2 Mr. Ice Cream Man Standout 5:08
- 3 Time for a 187 Standout 4:09
- 4 1/2 on a Bag of Dank 3:16
- 5 Break 'Em Off Somethin' 4:42
- 6 How G's Ride 3:53
- 7 No More Tears 3:42
- 8 The Ghetto Won't Change 3:35
- 9 Commercial 1:05
- 10 Playa From Around the Way 4:54
- 11 Sellin' Ice Cream 3:50
- 12 Time to Check My Crackhouse 4:08
- 13 Bout It, Bout It II Standout 5:08
- 14 Back Up Off Me 5:13
- 15 Never Ending Game 4:58
- 16 Watch Dees Hoes 3:19
- 17 Bout That Drama 3:59
- 18 Killer P 3:48
- 19 Things Ain't What They Used to Be 3:55
- 20 My Ghetto Heroes 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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