Making Trouble cover

Making Trouble

Geto Boys · 1988

42 min · 11 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · Southern hip-hop

A gritty exploration of urban life, blending hard-hitting beats with unapologetic, confrontational lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty urban storytelling vibes
  • steady flow with impactful peaks
  • confrontational themes for reflection
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • head-nodding rhythm throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking soft, melodic sounds
  • prefer long, atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as the Geto Boys' debut album in 1988, 'Making Trouble' marked the group's entry into the hip-hop scene. At this time, they were still developing their distinctive style that would later define Southern rap. This release set the foundation for their subsequent albums, establishing them as a vital voice in gangsta rap.
Stylistic neighbors
Scarface· Bushwick Bill· Tupac Shakur

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Making Trouble 3:23
  • 2 Snitches 2:43
  • 3 Balls and My Word 3:48
  • 4 Assassins 5:44
  • 5 Why Do We Live This Way 5:58
  • 6 I Run This 4:20
  • 7 No Curfew 3:41
  • 8 One Time Freestyle 3:31
  • 9 Geto Boys Will Rock You 3:50
  • 10 You Ain’t Nothin’ 2:54
  • 11 The Problem 2:57

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