Live in Concert
2 Live Crew · 1990
55 min · 14 tracks · Southern hip-hop
A raucous blend of raunchy rap anthems and energetic crowd interactions that epitomize the early Miami bass scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me So Horny — This track exemplifies the group's provocative style and became a cultural touchstone, often cited in discussions about explicit lyrics in hip-hop.
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Banned in the U.S.A. — With its politically charged lyrics addressing censorship, this song directly comments on the controversies surrounding the group, making it a powerful anthem for free speech.
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We Want Some Pussy — This track captures the group's signature humor and brashness, showcasing their unapologetic approach to sexuality that defined much of their work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the energetic essence of live performance while addressing themes central to its era.
What we noticed
- The album features extensive crowd interactions, with the audience frequently responding to the performers, enhancing the live atmosphere.
- Tracks are often introduced with humorous banter or skits, creating a narrative flow between songs rather than a straightforward setlist.
- Several songs include call-and-response sections where the crowd is encouraged to participate, emphasizing engagement and energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Banned in the U.S.A.
The repetition of phrases highlighting censorship builds tension, culminating in a call for freedom of expression.
By employing a chant-like structure, the writing reinforces unity among listeners while directly confronting societal limitations imposed on artistic freedom.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 H‐B‐C 4:07
- 2 C’mon Babe 3:17
- 3 Face Down Ass Up 3:01
- 4 Throw the Dick 3:12
- 5 One and One 2:35
- 6 Mr. Mixx Turntable Show, Part I 5:23
- 7 Sex, I Like – I Love 4:13
- 8 Mr. Mixx Turntable Show, Part II 3:38
- 9 If You Believe in Having Sex 3:44
- 10 The Fuck Shop 3:12
- 11 Move Somethin’ 5:12
- 12 We Want Some Pussy 3:25
- 13 Me So Horny 5:18
- 14 Banned in the U.S.A. 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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