Released 20 years ago
Money to Burn
C-Bo · 2006
60 min · 15 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty exploration of street life, propelled by ominous beats and unapologetic narratives that define the hardcore hip-hop genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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If You a Gee — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its commanding flow and vivid storytelling, establishing C-Bo's authority in the genre.
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I'm Ya' Pusher — The track embodies the quintessential hustle narrative that permeates gangsta rap, showcasing C-Bo's lyrical prowess and street credibility.
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Danger Music — This song stands out with its darker production and intense delivery, encapsulating the album's thematic focus on perilous choices in urban life.
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Word — Closing with a reflective tone, this track highlights C-Bo's lyrical depth and offers insight into the struggles faced in his environment.
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 solid production, though it may not have broad appeal beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo with heavy bass and aggressive beats, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and features.
- Several tracks utilize call-and-response structures, engaging listeners directly and creating a sense of community.
- Lyrical themes focus heavily on street narratives, often employing vivid imagery and storytelling techniques that reflect real-life experiences.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- gritty narratives of street life
- late-night drive intensity
- club-ready anthems for celebration
- unapologetic energy for motivation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft, melodic sounds
- dislike for raw storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Money to Burn is C-Bo's seventh studio album, coming after his 2004 project, The Best of C-Bo. At this point in his career, C-Bo had solidified his position in the gangsta rap scene but was still vying for broader recognition beyond the West Coast.
- Stylistic neighbors
- X-Raided· Brotha Lynch Hung· Spice 1
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You a Gee 4:31
- 2 I'm Ya' Pusher 3:30
- 3 On My Toes 3:47
- 4 Left, Right 4:09
- 5 Walked in the Club 3:39
- 6 Ball 4 a Livin' 4:20
- 7 On Top 3:59
- 8 Danger Music 5:17
- 9 Do the Math 4:08
- 10 In the Trunk 4:56
- 11 Same Niggaz 4:18
- 12 I'm So Hood 4:27
- 13 Rep Yo' Hood 2:35
- 14 Get It, Get It 3:34
- 15 Word 3:27
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