Murphy's Law
Murphy Lee · 2003
69 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of playful lyricism and infectious beats that encapsulates early 2000s hip-hop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shake Ya Tailfeather — This track stands out for its catchy hook and upbeat production, becoming a summer anthem that showcased Murphy Lee's charisma and ability to engage listeners.
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Don’t Blow It — The song highlights Murphy Lee's lyrical playfulness while addressing themes of perseverance and self-confidence, encapsulating the album's overall message.
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'murphy’s Law' — As the title track, it serves as an introduction to Lee's persona, blending humor with life observations, setting the tone for the entire album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor and storytelling but lacks strong cohesion and depth over time.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a playful tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Tracks often feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, creating an interactive feel for listeners.
- The sequencing includes multiple skits interspersed between songs, which disrupts the flow but adds to the album's humorous narrative style.
- The final track is a slower closer that contrasts with the upbeat nature of most preceding songs, providing a reflective end.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- playful lyricism for lighthearted moments
- dynamic flow with engaging peaks
- for group sing-alongs
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2003, Murphy's Law marked Murphy Lee's debut album after gaining recognition as a member of the St. Lunatics collective. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from supporting roles on group projects to establishing himself as a solo artist, aiming to carve out his unique identity in hip-hop.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Be Myself (Intro) 0:36
- 2 Don’t Blow It 4:18
- 3 Hold Up 4:21
- 4 Granpa Gametight 3:58
- 5 Luv Me Baby 4:27
- 6 ‘murphy’s Law’ 2:20
- 7 Cool Wit It 5:05
- 8 This Goes Out 4:54
- 9 Wat Da Hook Gon Be 3:44
- 10 So X‐treme 4:52
- 11 ‘How Many Kids You Got’ 0:32
- 12 I Better Go 4:14
- 13 Red Hot Riplets 4:46
- 14 Regular Guy 3:41
- 15 God’s Don’t Chill 3:44
- 16 Murphey Lee 4:29
- 17 ‘Head From a Midget’ 0:17
- 18 Shake Ya Tailfeather 4:55
- 19 Same Ol’ Dirty 4:01
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