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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

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