Reservoir Dog
Schoolly D · 1995
50 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty blend of hip-hop and funk, underscored by provocative lyrics and a raw, underground aesthetic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nigger Entertainment — This track critiques the exploitation of Black culture in entertainment, using biting humor to address serious issues surrounding race and media representation.
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Reservoir Dog — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of violence and survival, showcasing Schoolly D's storytelling prowess through vivid imagery and raw emotion.
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If You See My Little Brother — This poignant track reflects on loss and the struggles of family ties amidst hardship, providing a more personal narrative within the album's broader themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- consistent groove throughout album
- steady pacing for focused listening
- gritty narratives that provoke thought
- engaging storytelling with raw energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted, upbeat content
- seek instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Reservoir Dog marked Schoolly D's return after a brief hiatus following his last album, 1992's 183rd St. His earlier work had already established him as a pioneer in the gangster rap genre, and this album continued to explore themes of street life and survival while pushing boundaries with its lyrical content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool Keith· Ice-T· Geto Boys
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Nigger Entertainment
The verses shift from humorous observations to stark realities about racial stereotypes in media.
The juxtaposition between comedy and harsh truth creates a powerful critique that challenges listeners to reconsider societal narratives.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcome to Funkadelica 3:02
- 2 Nigger Entertainment 5:08
- 3 Reservoir Dog 4:31
- 4 Big Fat Bytches 3:46
- 5 Ghettofunkstylistic 4:45
- 6 Hustler Life 3:49
- 7 Gotta Hustle to Survive 4:51
- 8 Date With Death 6:36
- 9 If You See My Little Brother 4:29
- 10 Schoolly-D Live! 5:27
- 11 Eternity 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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