Put Yo Hood Up cover

Put Yo Hood Up

Lil Jon · 2000

78 min · 21 tracks · EDM · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

High-energy crunk beats pulsate with aggressive vocals, creating an anthem for partying and Southern hip-hop pride.

Why this album works

The album is significant for popularizing the crunk genre, influencing a wave of Southern hip-hop that dominated the early 2000s. Tracks like 'Get Low' from his later work would echo the energetic style introduced here, and the album's success laid the groundwork for Lil Jon's future commercial achievements.
Best for
high-energy party atmosphere short, punchy tracks crowd engagement and interaction
Context
Released in January 2000, 'Put Yo Hood Up' marked Lil Jon's debut album, establishing him as a central figure in the crunk movement. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from producer to artist, having previously worked with various Southern rappers and groups.
Stylistic neighbors
Ludacris· Gucci Mane· Three 6 Mafia

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Y’all Ain’t Ready 1:38
  • 2 Uhh Ohh Standout 5:08
  • 3 Put Yo Hood Up Standout 5:07
  • 4 Bia’ Bia’ Standout 5:01
  • 5 Bia’ Bia’ Check In 0:35
  • 6 Who U Wit 4:32
  • 7 Let My Nuts Go 4:24
  • 8 Move Bitch 5:28
  • 9 Heads Off 4:57
  • 10 Sexlude 1:12
  • 11 Can’t Stop Pimpin’ 5:57
  • 12 Bounce Day 4:12
  • 13 Nothin’s Free 4:22
  • 14 Searcylude 0:23
  • 15 Where Dem Girlz At 4:00
  • 16 I Like Dem Girlz 4:27
  • 17 Nasty Girl 4:27
  • 18 DJ Hershey Live 2:46
  • 19 Go Shawty Go 3:58
  • 20 Outro 2:23
  • 21 Bia’ Bia’ II 3:52

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