It Ain't Safe No More...
Busta Rhymes · 2002
73 min · 19 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · progressive rap
A vibrant mix of rapid-fire lyrical delivery and eclectic production that fuses hip-hop with elements of funk and R&B.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'I Know What You Want,' which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying Busta's mainstream appeal. It also received positive reviews for its innovative production and lyrical depth, contributing to the evolving sound of early 2000s hip-hop.
- Career context
- When 'It Ain't Safe No More...' was released in January 2002, Busta Rhymes was already an established figure in hip-hop, having achieved commercial success with albums like 'E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front' in 1998. This album came as a follow-up to his critically acclaimed work and showcased his continued evolution as an artist, further blending genres and experimenting with sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Public Enemy· A Tribe Called Quest· Yasiin Bey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:46
- 2 It Ain’t Safe No More 3:40
- 3 What Can You Do When You’re Branded Standout 3:54
- 4 Call the Ambulance 3:50
- 5 We Goin’ to Do It to Ya 2:57
- 6 What Up 2:54
- 7 Turn Me Up Some 3:29
- 8 Make It Clap Standout 3:41
- 9 Take It Off, Part 2 4:29
- 10 Taste It 3:46
- 11 Hey Ladies 3:19
- 12 I Know What You Want Standout 5:24
- 13 Riot 3:11
- 14 Hop 3:48
- 15 Together 5:33
- 16 Struttin Like a G.O.D. 4:13
- 17 The Struggle Will Be Lost 4:43
- 18 Till It’s Gone 4:54
- 19 Make It Clap (remix) 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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