Impact of a Legend
Eazy-E · 2002
170 min · 56 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A gritty compilation of West Coast hip-hop laced with Eazy-E's signature storytelling and unfiltered bravado.
Why this album works
The album features previously unreleased material alongside classic tracks, contributing to Eazy-E's enduring influence on hip-hop culture. It achieved commercial success, further establishing Eazy-E as a pivotal figure in shaping the West Coast sound and helping to popularize gangsta rap globally.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with varied pacing gritty storytelling for immersion late-night drive with friends
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Impact of a Legend' came posthumously, capturing the legacy of Eazy-E following his death in 1995. This album serves as both a retrospective of his influential career and a showcase for many tracks that solidified his status as a pioneer in gangsta rap, especially considering his role in N.W.A.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tupac Shakur· Dr. Dre· Ice Cube
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:06
- 2 Eazy 1, 2, 3 4:00
- 3 Cock the 9 4:02
- 4 Switchez 4:29
- 5 The Rev (skit) 1:13
- 6 No More Tears Standout 4:42
- 7 Ruthless Life 4:50
- 8 Still Fuckem Standout 4:25
Disc 2
- 1 Documentary 21:55
- 2 Real Compton City G's - music video 4:57
- 3 Any Last Werdz - music video 5:20
- 4 Just Tah Let U Know - music video 4:43
- 5 BNK - music video 4:58
- 6 Neighborhood Sniper - music video 5:07
- 7 We Want Eazy - music video 5:44
- 8 Only If You Want It - music video 3:20
- 9 Eazy-Er Said Than Dunn - music video 4:17
- 10 Straight Outta Compton - music video 4:34
- 11 For tha Love of Money - music video 4:23
- 12 Eazy-Er Said Than Dunn - Eazy Karaoke 3:22
- 13 Eazy Duz It - Eazy Karaoke 4:33
- 14 Boyz-N-The-Hood - Eazy Karaoke 6:09
- 15 Rap Pages - Special Features
- 16 EZ Flix - Special Features 2:02
- 17 Photo Gallery - Special Features
- 18 Cruisin' Compton with Eazy - Lost Footage 4:39
- 19 Eazy giver it up for BTNH - Lost Footage 3:50
- 20 Arsenio Hall appearance with live performance of Real Compton G's - Lost Footage 7:31
- 21 Hospital News Conference - Lost Footage 1:30
- 22 The Funeral - Lost Footage 1:50
- 23 BoxTalk Salute to Eazy-E - Lost Footage 3:38
- 24 MTV Looks Back - Lost Footage 1:27
- 25 Credits 1:16
- 26 Tha Crossroads - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:09
- 27 1st of da Month - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:12
- 28 Forget What Ya Heard - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:39
- 29 Real Compton City G's - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:02
- 30 Boyz N Tha Hood - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 0:24
- 31 Only If U Want It - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 0:17
- 32 Just a Little Action - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 0:30
- 33 Kalifornia - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:16
- 34 Keep It Real - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:23
- 35 Alwayz Into Something - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 0:59
- 36 Just Tah Let U Know - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 3:12
- 37 Frostbit - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 0:28
- 38 Express Yourself - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:23
- 39 L.A. Is the Place - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:11
- 40 Explanation of a Playa - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:19
- 41 I Ain't No Lady - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:04
- 42 Straight Outta Compton - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:32
- 43 Eazy-er Said Thatn Dunn - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:06
- 44 Slow Burning 22.5 - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:43
- 45 Appetite for Destruction - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 3:03
- 46 The Formula - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:23
- 47 Nicety - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:23
- 48 Supersonic - Eazy-E Presents "Ruthless Records" 1:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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