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Live and Let Die

Kool G Rap · 1992

63 min · 17 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A gritty tapestry of storytelling intertwined with hard-hitting beats and intricate rhymes that reflect street life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty storytelling with depth
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • balanced journey with emotional peaks
  • intricate rhymes that engage
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles format

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1992, Kool G Rap had established himself as a prominent figure in East Coast hip-hop, following the success of his acclaimed debut album 'Road to the Riches' in 1989. 'Live and Let Die' served as his second studio album, solidifying his reputation as a pioneer of mafioso rap and showcasing his lyrical dexterity during a critical phase of artistic development.
Stylistic neighbors
Nas· Big Daddy Kane· Scarface

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:45
  • 2 On the Run 4:44
  • 3 Live and Let Die 5:20
  • 4 Crime Pays 2:21
  • 5 Home Sweet Home 2:41
  • 6 Train Robbery 4:16
  • 7 #1 With a Bullet 2:40
  • 8 Operation CB 4:32
  • 9 Straight Jacket 3:15
  • 10 Ill Street Blues 3:50
  • 11 Go for Your Guns 4:41
  • 12 Letters 3:44
  • 13 Nuff Said 2:51
  • 14 Edge of Sanity 5:16
  • 15 Fuck U Man 4:05
  • 16 Still Wanted Dead or Alive 3:28
  • 17 Two to the Head 4:45

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