Released 30 years ago
Off Parole
Rappin' 4-Tay · 1996
71 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty blend of G-funk grooves and hard-hitting lyrics that encapsulate the struggles of street life.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Paid My Dues — This track opens the album with a reflective tone, addressing personal growth and resilience after overcoming struggles, setting the thematic foundation for the record.
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Ain’t No Playa (Playaz Sh’t) — As one of the standout singles, this track blends catchy hooks with sharp verses, exemplifying the playful yet serious nature of Rappin' 4-Tay's style.
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25‐2‐Life — Here, Rappin' 4-Tay narrates the harsh realities of life in prison, using vivid storytelling that resonates deeply within the context of gangsta rap.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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25‐2‐Life
The verse shifts from detailing prison life to reflecting on freedom and its value.
This transition emphasizes the contrast between confinement and liberation, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Paid My Dues 4:25
- 2 New Trump 4:14
- 3 A Lil’ Some’em Some’em 5:37
- 4 Check Ya Self 3:27
- 5 Ain’t No Playa (Playaz Sh’t) 5:02
- 6 Never Talk Down 5:37
- 7 25‐2‐Life 5:04
- 8 Boogie Bang Bang 4:29
- 9 Comin’ Back 4:04
- 10 Hala at a Playa 4:11
- 11 Game on the Shelf 3:43
- 12 Off Parole 4:14
- 13 Where’s the Party 4:55
- 14 Phat Like That 3:42
- 15 Still Ph#@*in’ Wit My Folk$ 4:47
- 16 Ain’t No Playa (radio mix) 4:14
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