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Released 13 years ago this November

Once Upon a Crime

The Godfathers · 2013

55 min · 18 tracks · hardcore hip-hop

A gritty exploration of urban life, punctuated by hard-hitting beats and raw, unapologetic lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The City — This track encapsulates the album's themes of urban struggle and resilience, featuring sharp lyrics that paint a vivid picture of city life.
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    Omertà — With its commanding delivery and intricate wordplay, this track serves as a manifesto on loyalty and silence in the face of adversity.
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    Gangsta — This song stands out for its aggressive beat and confrontational lyrics, reflecting the harsh realities of street life while emphasizing survival instincts.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Teflon Dons 2:35
  • 2 The City 2:47
  • 3 High Tension 3:07
  • 4 Punched Dead in the Face (skit) 0:17
  • 5 Black Medicine 2:40
  • 6 Omertà 3:00
  • 7 The Pain 3:44
  • 8 Hustler 3:19
  • 9 We'll Kill You 2:53
  • 10 Crook Catastrophe & The Gunblast Kid 3:46
  • 11 Unsub 4:40
  • 12 I Hate You (skit) 0:11
  • 13 Gangsta 4:16
  • 14 Trigga 4 Hire 3:16
  • 15 American Sickos 2:36
  • 16 Wolf Eyes 4:15
  • 17 Heart Attack 3:23
  • 18 Once Upon a Crime 4:27

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