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.
Why this album works
'Live and Let Die' is notable for its influence on the gangsta rap genre and its critical acclaim, with publications like The Source praising Kool G Rap's complex lyricism. The album's tracks have been sampled and referenced by numerous artists, cementing its status within hip-hop culture.
- Best for
- gritty storytelling with depth steady pacing for focused listening balanced journey with emotional peaks
- 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
- Kool Keith· Too Short· Dr. Dre
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 Standout 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 Standout 3:50
- 11 Go for Your Guns 4:41
- 12 Letters 3:44
- 13 Nuff Said 2:51
- 14 Edge of Sanity Standout 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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