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Rookie of the Year

Ya Boy · 2005

73 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop

An energetic blend of braggadocio and street narratives wrapped in infectious hooks and vibrant beats.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Step Ya Game Up — This track encapsulates the album's confident attitude, featuring a catchy hook and sharp verses that reflect Ya Boy's ambition and hustle.
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    We So Cold — With its infectious beat and memorable chorus, this song stands out as a quintessential party anthem that showcases Ya Boy's charisma.
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    Bust Back — This track features aggressive delivery and vivid storytelling, marking it as a highlight for its raw energy and lyrical prowess.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Step Ya Game Up

    The narrative shifts to addressing rivals directly, asserting dominance and confidence in every line.

    This direct confrontation marks a turning point in the song, intensifying the message of ambition and competition within the genre.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 3:14
  • 2 Bust Back 3:52
  • 3 We So Cold 3:20
  • 4 Right Here 4:05
  • 5 Step Ya Game Up 3:53
  • 6 Fly as This 3:26
  • 7 Bigger the Drama 3:55
  • 8 Bad Company 4:03
  • 9 Wut's Good 3:41
  • 10 On Fire 3:12
  • 11 Turf 2 tha Club 2:51
  • 12 Get That Weight Off 3:42
  • 13 Not for Free 4:00
  • 14 Get Down 3:30
  • 15 Somethin' to Rap About 3:40
  • 16 It's Easy 4:19
  • 17 How U Want It 3:28
  • 18 Cannon 3:23
  • 19 Tha Hardest 3:56
  • 20 Run Yo' Mouth 4:09

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