Top tracks — play these first
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Realest Rhymin' — This track showcases E.S.G.'s lyrical prowess with intricate wordplay and vivid imagery about street life, setting a powerful tone for the album.
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Do You Wanna Ride — The track features a captivating hook and smooth production, exemplifying the laid-back yet engaging vibe that characterizes much of Southern hip-hop.
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Ain't 2 Be Fucked With — This song serves as a bold declaration of confidence, showcasing E.S.G.'s assertive delivery and the album's overarching themes of resilience and street credibility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- stories of hustle and grind
- late-night drive energy
- playful skits throughout the album
- reflective moments amidst bravado
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- want polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Shinin' n' Grindin' is E.S.G.'s third studio album, following his 1998 release, Ocean of Funk. At this point in his career, E.S.G. was establishing himself as a key figure in the Houston rap scene, working to solidify his unique sound and narrative style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (skit) 0:16
- 2 Realest Rhymin' 5:01
- 3 Do You Wanna Ride 5:22
- 4 Stay Player 5:54
- 5 Who's Next 2 Plex 4:38
- 6 Ball Till We Die 5:08
- 7 Gangsta Bitch 5:03
- 8 Shinin' n' Grindin' 5:35
- 9 Courtroom (skit) 0:54
- 10 Responsibility 4:21
- 11 Close Call (skit) 0:24
- 12 Where da Hoes At 4:44
- 13 Boys 'n da South 3:44
- 14 Jumpin' On It 4:26
- 15 Braids & Fades 4:20
- 16 Hold On 4:35
- 17 Slow My Roll 4:40
- 18 Ain't 2 Be Fucked With 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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