Nigga Please
Ol' Dirty Bastard · 1999
48 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop
A chaotic blend of gritty beats, playful lyrics, and Ol' Dirty Bastard's unpredictable flow that defies convention.
Top tracks — play these first
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Got Your Money — This track features a catchy hook from Kelis and exemplifies Ol' Dirty Bastard's signature playful charisma mixed with streetwise bravado.
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Recognize — The opening track sets an energetic tone for the album, showcasing ODB's distinct vocal delivery and confidence right from the start.
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Cold Blooded — With its haunting beat and introspective lyrics, this track highlights ODB's versatility and depth as an artist despite the album's overall humor.
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All in Together Now — Featuring collaboration with other Wu-Tang members, this track captures the collective spirit of the group while allowing ODB’s personality to shine through.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Ol' Dirty Bastard's unique style but struggles with cohesion due to its chaotic structure.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt transitions between tracks, with several songs ending in sudden cuts rather than fades.
- Ol' Dirty Bastard's vocal delivery fluctuates wildly, often switching from melodic hooks to aggressive verses within the same track.
- 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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8/10
- 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 irreverence throughout tracks
- steady pacing for casual listening
- unpredictable flow keeps engagement
- good for late-night vibes
- chaotic energy for party scenes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, structured albums
- seek serious, introspective content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Nigga Please is Ol' Dirty Bastard's second solo album following his landmark debut, Return to the 36 Chambers. At this point in his career, he was already recognized as a key figure in the Wu-Tang Clan and was navigating both personal struggles and the pressures of fame.
- Stylistic neighbors
- MF DOOM· Ghostface Killah· Raekwon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Recognize 4:26
- 2 I Can't Wait 4:01
- 3 Cold Blooded 3:37
- 4 Got Your Money 4:01
- 5 Rollin' Wit You 3:53
- 6 Gettin' High 2:15
- 7 You Don't Want to Fuck With Me 4:07
- 8 Nigga Please 2:51
- 9 Dirt Dog 3:10
- 10 I Want Pussy 2:30
- 11 Good Morning Heartache 4:21
- 12 All in Together Now 4:44
- 13 Cracker Jack 4:01
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