La Bella Mafia cover

La Bella Mafia

Lil' Kim · 2003

65 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A bold and unapologetic fusion of fierce lyricism and glamorous production that defines Lil' Kim's reign in hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bold anthems for confident vibes
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • empowering tracks for self-expression
  • party-ready tracks with attitude
  • engaging storytelling through skits

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer understated, mellow sounds
  • dislike strong lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
La Bella Mafia is Lil' Kim's third studio album, released in 2003 during her rise as a dominant female figure in hip-hop. Following the commercial success of her previous albums, this record solidified her status after the infamous feud with rival artists and controversies surrounding her persona.
Stylistic neighbors
Nicki Minaj· Missy Elliott· Trina

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 1:25
  • 2 Hold It Now 5:25
  • 3 Doing It Way Big 4:00
  • 4 Can't Fuck with Queen Bee 4:58
  • 5 Hollyhood (skit) 0:51
  • 6 Shake Ya Bum Bum 3:18
  • 7 This is Who I Am 3:16
  • 8 The Jump Off 3:54
  • 9 This Is a Warning 3:42
  • 10 (When Kim Say) Can You Hear Me Now? 3:12
  • 11 Thug Luv 4:12
  • 12 Magic Stick 5:59
  • 13 Get in Touch with Us 3:47
  • 14 Heavenly Father 5:07
  • 15 Tha Beehive 8:07
  • 16 Came Back for You 4:20

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