Why this album works
The album is notable for its candid exploration of street life and hip-hop culture, contributing to Apathy's standing as a crucial figure in underground rap. It received acclaim from fans and critics alike, bolstering Apathy's presence on the indie circuit and influencing a wave of subsequent underground artists.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'It's the Bootleg, Muthafuckas!' captures Apathy during his rise within the underground hip-hop scene, following his involvement in the early stages of the Army of the Pharaohs collective. This album served as a significant stepping stone, enhancing his reputation after earlier releases like 'The Choke' EP.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 CT Shit 2:56
- 2 Drive It Like I Stole It Standout 2:11
- 3 Put Ya Dukes Up Standout 4:12
- 4 Live at the BBQ 3:01
- 5 Grow Up 3:25
- 6 Power 3:15
- 7 Nobody's Hero Standout 3:16
- 8 Stronghold Freestyle 2:01
- 9 Hell No 3:21
- 10 Bloc Party 2:31
- 11 Hard Work 2:33
- 12 Chicka Chicka 3:53
- 13 Own the World 3:25
- 14 Have a Good Time 3:43
- 15 Gotcha 3:39
- 16 When the Cops Come Thru 3:05
- 17 The Winter (Teddy Roxpin mix) 2:31
- 18 Foreign Affair 3:54
- 19 Weird Story 0:56
Disc 2
- 1 Godz in da Front 4:49
- 2 Cyrus the Great 50 MC's Freestyle 1:10
- 3 Apathetic 3:34
- 4 A.O.T.P. 1:53
- 5 Go Ahead 3:06
- 6 Feelin' U 4:10
- 7 Observe the Sound 3:19
- 8 This the Wun 3:01
- 9 The Blues 3:46
- 10 We Represent 3:33
- 11 Everyday 2:37
- 12 Know What You Want 4:00
- 13 Night Life (12" mix) 3:49
- 14 Only Feeling You 4:30
- 15 Let Me Breathe 2:39
- 16 Bring It Back 3:13
- 17 The Winter (L.A. Dream mix) 3:44
- 18 Compatible (Reformatted remix) 4:14
- 19 The Connect 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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