What makes Release the Beast by Bone Crusher notable?

The album features the hit single 'Never Scared,' which became an anthem in sports arenas and contributed significantly to the crunk genre's popularity at the time. It received positive critical reception and solidified Bone Crusher's place in Atlanta's hip-hop scene, influencing subsequent artists and tracks within the genre. Release the Beast is Bone Crusher's second studio album, following his debut, AttenCHUN!, which was released in 2003. At this point in his career, he was building on the success of his earlier work while striving to establish himself as a prominent voice in Southern hip-hop, particularly within the crunk movement that was gaining momentum in the mid-2000s.

How many songs are on Release the Beast?

Release the Beast has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Release the Beast

Bone Crusher · 2006

48 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop

A high-energy blend of crunk beats and gritty Southern rap, creating an anthem for the streets.

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Top tracks — play these first

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We Are — Opening with a rallying cry, this track sets a tone of unity and resilience, showcasing Bone Crusher's commanding delivery and signature sound.
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Lights, Camera, Action — This track stands out with its infectious hook and upbeat production, encapsulating the celebratory spirit of crunk music while highlighting Bone Crusher's charismatic style.
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Southern Gorillas — A powerful homage to Southern pride, this track emphasizes Bone Crusher's lyrical prowess and his connection to his roots within the hip-hop community.
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I'm a Hustler — This track exemplifies the gritty determination of street life, with hard-hitting beats that resonate with the hustler mentality prevalent in Bone Crusher's narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic crunk beats and engaging vocal styles, solidifying its place in Southern rap.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing slower beats in the latter tracks.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, typical of crunk, which engage listeners and create an interactive feel.
The production employs heavy bass lines and synthesized beats throughout, with occasional use of brass samples to enhance the Southern rap aesthetic.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 We Are 4:14
2 Stomp by the a Town 4:32
3 Lights, Camera, Action 3:57
4 I Do It 3:26
5 Southern Gorillas 4:45
6 Danger 3:10
7 Feel It 4:02
8 Pistol Fo 4:23
9 I’m a Hustler 3:45
10 Mug On 4:19
11 Gotta Get That Money 4:03
12 This One 3:59

What to play next

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AttenCHUN!

2003

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