It's a Big Daddy Thing
Big Daddy Kane · 1989
76 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A masterclass in lyrical dexterity fused with smooth, jazzy beats and commanding delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- lyrical storytelling focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 12, 1989, 'It's a Big Daddy Thing' was Big Daddy Kane's third studio album, following the commercially successful 'Long Live the Kane' from 1988. By this time, Kane had solidified his status as a leading figure in East Coast hip-hop, showcasing greater lyrical complexity and thematic depth in his work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Too Short· Three 6 Mafia· Kool G Rap
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s a Big Daddy Thing 3:23
- 2 Another Victory 4:53
- 3 Mortal Combat 5:23
- 4 Children R the Future 3:59
- 5 Young, Gifted and Black 3:15
- 6 Smooth Operator 4:44
- 7 Calling Mr. Welfare 4:27
- 8 Wrath of Kane (live) 5:03
- 9 I Get the Job Done 5:30
- 10 Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now 3:21
- 11 Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy 4:13
- 12 Big Daddy’s Theme 2:08
- 13 To Be Your Man 5:46
- 14 The House That Cee Built 5:28
- 15 On the Move 5:21
- 16 Warm It Up, Kane 4:14
- 17 Rap Summary (Lean on Me) (remix) 5:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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