Setbacks
Schoolboy Q · 2011
62 min · 15 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and raw, introspective lyrics that define West Coast hip-hop's evolution.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with introspective lyrics
- gritty beats for late-night drives
- consistent energy for focused sessions
- raw storytelling through urban experiences
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike cohesive album formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Setbacks is Schoolboy Q's debut studio album, released in 2011 when he was gaining traction in the hip-hop scene after several mixtapes. Prior to this release, he had established himself through his work with Top Dawg Entertainment and collaborations with other artists. This album marked a significant step in his career, setting the stage for his later breakthrough with Oxymoron.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kendrick Lamar· Isaiah Rashad· Ab-Soul
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Figg Get da Money 3:59
- 2 Kamikaze 4:03
- 3 LigHt Years AHead (Sky HigH) 4:11
- 4 WHat's tHe Word 3:51
- 5 #BETIGOTSUMWEED 4:55
- 6 Druggys Wit Hoes 3:50
- 7 Cycle 4:09
- 8 To the Beat (F'd Up) 3:47
- 9 Crazy 3:06
- 10 PHenomenon 5:01
- 11 Situations 4:24
- 12 Fantasy 4:27
- 13 I'm Good 4:57
- 14 Birds & The Beez 4:20
- 15 Rolling Stone 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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