Population Control
Statik Selektah · 2011
72 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant mix of sharp lyricism and classic boom-bap beats rooted in hip-hop's golden age.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- sharp lyricism and storytelling
- vibrant energy for group settings
- for evening drives
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2011, Statik Selektah was solidifying his reputation as a premier hip-hop producer following his previous album, '100 Proof (The Album),' which had garnered critical acclaim. 'Population Control' marked his fifth studio release and showcased an evolution in his style, incorporating diverse collaborations that reflected the changing landscape of hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Premier· Pete Rock· 9th Wonder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Population Control 2:06
- 2 Play the Game 3:50
- 3 Groupie Love 3:01
- 4 New York, New York 3:12
- 5 Sam Jack 4:00
- 6 Never a Dull Moment 3:58
- 7 You're Gone 3:47
- 8 They Don't Know 4:32
- 9 Down 3:50
- 10 Let's Build 4:04
- 11 Smoke On 4:04
- 12 The High Life 3:33
- 13 Half-Moon Part 3:56
- 14 Black Swan 3:52
- 15 Harlem Nights 3:15
- 16 Gold in 3D 3:09
- 17 Damn Right 4:43
- 18 Live & Let Live 3:25
- 19 A DJ Saved My Life 6:23
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