Put It on the Line
Ghostface Killah · 2005
59 min · 40 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty exploration of street life layered with sharp storytelling and menacing beats, showcasing Ghostface's signature lyrical prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cocaine Trafficking Start here — This track sets the tone for the album with its hard-hitting beat and unflinching portrayal of drug culture, encapsulating the raw energy of Ghostface's narrative style.
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Put It on the Line — The title track blends catchy hooks with compelling verses about loyalty and street survival, making it a standout anthem for fans of gangsta rap.
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Struggle — Here, Ghostface delves into personal hardships with poignant lyrics that reflect vulnerability amidst bravado, showcasing his range as a storyteller.
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Hustle Hard — This track exemplifies Ghostface's relentless drive and ambition, combining motivational themes with an infectious rhythm that resonates with listeners pursuing their goals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty storytelling with urgency
- dynamic journey with interludes
- reflective moments amidst intensity
- late-night drive energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking smooth, consistent flow
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid catalog entry showcasing Ghostface's lyrical prowess, but not widely recognized as essential.
- Themes
- drug culture commentary· street life struggles
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Put It on the Line marked Ghostface Killah's sixth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2004 release, The Pretty Toney Album. At this point, he was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in East Coast hip-hop while navigating the evolving landscape of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Raekwon· Inspectah Deck· MF DOOM
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Cocaine Trafficking Start here 3:01
- 2 Put It on the Line 2:58
- 3 Struggle 2:40
- 4 Hustle Hard 3:36
- 5 Event 3:19
- 6 Gangsta Shit 4:16
- 7 Fire 3:20
- 8 Project Soap Operas 4:34
- 9 War 3:25
- 10 Out da Way 2:33
- 11 Drugz 3:50
- 12 Milk 'em 2:18
- 13 Late Night Arrival 2:19
- 14 Man Up 4:10
- 15 Game Time 3:55
- 16 The Watch 3:05
- 17 Ghost & Giancana 2:25
- 18 The Sun 3:23
Disc 2
- 1 Intro
- 2 Criminology
- 3 Saturday Night
- 4 Interlude
- 5 Ice Cream
- 6 Nutmeg
- 7 Apollo Kids
- 8 Child's Play
- 9 Interlude
- 10 Holla
- 11 One Blood
- 12 Fourth Chamber
- 13 Liquid Swords
- 14 Shimmy Shimmy Ya - ODB R.I.P.
- 15 Run
- 16 Interlude / Sun God Freestyle
- 17 Be Easy
- 18 Be This Way
- 19 Girls to the Stage
- 20 Mighty Healthy
- 21 Stay True
- 22 Outro
What to play next
718: Stapleton To Somalia
2005
Continues the gritty storytelling and sharp beats, expanding on themes from the current album.
The Pretty Toney Album
2004
Leads into a similar sonic landscape with strong lyrical content and engaging production.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Illmatic
Nas
Shares a gritty narrative style and introspective storytelling about street life experiences.
The Infamous
Mobb Deep
Explores similar themes of survival and street culture with hard-hitting beats and vivid lyricism.
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
Raekwon
Combines mafioso rap themes and detailed storytelling with a cinematic, atmospheric production style.
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