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Made Man

Silkk the Shocker · 1999

73 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of G-funk grooves and Southern hip-hop swagger, layered with Silkk's charismatic delivery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    It Ain’t My Fault 2 — This track blends catchy hooks with a confident narrative that exemplifies Silkk's signature flow and showcases the No Limit collective's energy.
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    Ghetto Rain — Here, Silkk addresses social issues through vivid storytelling and emotional resonance, making it one of the album's standout moments.
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    I Want to Be With You — This song highlights Silkk's versatility, combining romantic themes with a smooth production that contrasts with his typical hardcore style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid production and a defined style but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of G-funk synths and bass-heavy beats across most tracks, creating a cohesive sonic landscape.
  • Silkk's delivery alternates between rapid-fire verses and laid-back hooks, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy throughout the record.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements with background vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of Southern hip-hop.
  • The sequencing includes multiple interludes that serve as transitions, contributing to the album's narrative flow.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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

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

  • 1 The Day I Was Made 4:24
  • 2 Somebody Like Me 4:12
  • 3 It Ain’t My Fault 2 3:26
  • 4 Ghetto Rain 4:36
  • 5 This Is 4 My 2:51
  • 6 Commercial One 0:39
  • 7 You Know What We Bout 4:33
  • 8 I Want to Be With You 4:53
  • 9 All Because of You 4:27
  • 10 No Limit 2:21
  • 11 End of the Road 4:21
  • 12 We Won’t Stop 4:01
  • 13 Mr. ’99 3:02
  • 14 It Takes More 4:00
  • 15 If It Don’t Make $ 3:10
  • 16 It’s Going Around Outside 4:37
  • 17 Put It on Something 4:49
  • 18 Commercial Two 1:51
  • 19 Southside Niggas 3:12
  • 20 Get It Up 3:38

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