Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin
Project Pat · 2001
73 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and gangsta rap, laden with dark humor and raw street narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Save Her — This track showcases Project Pat's signature blend of humor and street wisdom, encapsulating the album's core themes of relationships and survival in a gritty environment.
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Chickenhead — As one of the standout tracks, 'Chickenhead' combines infectious beats with clever wordplay, highlighting Project Pat's ability to balance menace and charisma.
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Gorilla Pimp — This track exemplifies the hardcore edge of the album, featuring aggressive lyrics and a hard-hitting beat that resonate with the raw energy of Southern hip-hop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical themes and production typical of early 2000s Memphis rap.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of skits that break up the tracks, creating a narrative flow between songs.
- Each track typically employs a heavy bass line and minimalist production, emphasizing the vocal delivery and lyrical content.
- Several tracks utilize repetitive hooks that reinforce the album's gritty atmosphere and enhance memorability.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vivid storytelling immersion
- gritty, raw energy
- long, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional expressions
- laid-back reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 27, 2001, Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin is Project Pat's third studio album, following his breakthrough success with Ghetty Green in 1999. By this point, he was establishing himself as a key figure in Memphis rap, solidifying his unique style that combined horrorcore themes with catchy hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Three 6 Mafia· Juicy J· Lord Infamous
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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We Ain't Scared Ho
The verse shifts from braggadocio to reflections on loyalty among friends, creating a stark contrast within the song's aggressive tone.
This juxtaposition adds depth to the narrative, revealing vulnerability beneath the bravado prevalent throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chickenhead 4:13
- 2 Out There, Part 2 (skit) 0:47
- 3 Cheese and Dope 3:25
- 4 Whole Lotta Weed 4:14
- 5 Don’t Save Her 4:19
- 6 If You Ain’t From My Hood 4:56
- 7 Gorilla Pimp 3:52
- 8 Break da Law 2001 4:23
- 9 So Hi 4:30
- 10 201 Phone Call (skit) 0:12
- 11 We Can Get Gangsta 4:01
- 12 Ski Mask 4:30
- 13 Life We Live 4:14
- 14 Y’all Niggaz Ain’t No Killaz, Y’all Niggaz Some Hoes 3:07
- 15 Ooh Nuthin’ 3:52
- 16 We Ain’t Scared Ho 4:15
- 17 Aggravated Robbery 4:27
- 18 North North 3:12
- 19 F*ckin’ With the Best 5:22
- 20 Mission Impossible, Pt. 5 Million — Outro 1:54
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