Kiss tha Game Goodbye
Jadakiss · 2001
77 min · 21 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty blend of street narratives and braggadocio wrapped in hard-hitting beats and Jadakiss's commanding flow.
Top tracks — play these first
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Knock Yourself Out — This track stands out for its infectious hook and showcases Jadakiss's unique blend of charisma and street wisdom, making it an anthem for self-empowerment.
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We Gonna Make It — The collaboration with Styles P features a reflective tone that highlights resilience amidst adversity, encapsulating the spirit of the album.
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Keep Ya Head Up — This closing track combines motivational lyrics with an emotional depth, demonstrating Jadakiss’s ability to address personal struggles while maintaining a tough exterior.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Jadakiss delivers strong lyricism over gritty beats, though the skits disrupt the overall flow.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of skits that break up the flow, with four interludes placed throughout the tracklist.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with skits
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experience
- lyrical exploration of themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 7, 2001, Kiss tha Game Goodbye marked Jadakiss's debut solo album following his tenure with The LOX. At this point in his career, he was already a well-respected figure in hip-hop, known for his intricate lyricism and powerful delivery, but this album was crucial in establishing his individual identity outside the group dynamic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Styles P· Sheek Louch· Fabolous
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:59
- 2 Jada’s Got a Gun 4:29
- 3 Show Discipline 3:41
- 4 Knock Yourself Out 3:34
- 5 We Gonna Make It 3:35
- 6 None of Y’all Betta 3:39
- 7 Stick Yourself (skit) 1:51
- 8 I’m a Gangsta 3:32
- 9 Nasty Girl 3:59
- 10 Put Ya Hands Up 3:29
- 11 Jay Jerkin’ (skit) 2:44
- 12 On My Way 4:23
- 13 Cruisin’ 3:57
- 14 Kiss Is Spittin’ 3:57
- 15 Fuckin’ or What? 3:44
- 16 It’s Time I See You 4:13
- 17 What You Ride For? 4:32
- 18 Un‐Hunh! 4:24
- 19 Feel Me (skit) 2:02
- 20 Keep Ya Head Up 5:29
- 21 Charge It (skit) 5:06
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