What makes Let 'Em Burn by Hot Boys notable?

Let 'Em Burn debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the group. The album's impact can be seen in its lasting influence on Southern rap artists and its representation of the New Orleans sound during a pivotal time in hip-hop history. Released in 2003, Let 'Em Burn is the Hot Boys' third studio album, following their 1999 release, Guerrilla Warfare. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their influence in the Southern hip-hop scene after a series of high-profile collaborations and a growing fanbase.

How many songs are on Let 'Em Burn?

Let 'Em Burn has 17 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Let 'Em Burn

Hot Boys · 2003

61 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop rhythms and raw lyrical bravado that captures the essence of early 2000s rap culture.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Let 'Em Burn — The title track stands out with its aggressive delivery and powerful production, embodying the album's themes of resilience and street life.
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My Section — This track showcases the group's signature storytelling style, detailing experiences in their neighborhood with vivid imagery and authenticity.
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Gangsta Nigga — Confrontational and bold, this song highlights the group's unabashed embrace of their identities as gangsters within their lyrical narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines solid writing with strong production, but its impact is more localized within Southern hip-hop.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief introduction track that sets a gritty tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
Many songs feature call-and-response structures, allowing for dynamic interaction between the verses and the hooks.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier high-energy songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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1 Alicia Applefoot 0:24
2 Introduction 3:17
3 My Section 4:07
4 Stick & Move 5:26
5 Down Here 4:15
6 Spin Tha Bend 4:13
7 My Cousins New Keyboard 1:13
8 Let 'Em Burn 4:56
9 Do Whatcha Do 3:35
10 Gangsta Nigga 4:55
11 These Hoes 2:28
12 3 Strikes 4:35
13 Jack Who, Take What 4:54
14 Young Riders 3:44
15 Off Wit Ya Head 3:15
16 Up In Tha Hood 5:17
17 Outro 1:10

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