Shotgunz in Hell
Onyx · 2017
36 min · 13 tracks · gangsta rap
Aggressive beats and raw lyricism merge in a gritty exploration of street life and survival.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can't Hear You — This track features aggressive delivery and confrontational lyrics that encapsulate the album's themes of defiance and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Doomsday — Doomsday showcases Onyx's trademark energy and urgency, blending hard-hitting beats with vivid storytelling about survival and existential threats.
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Die Slow — With its relentless pace and dark undertones, Die Slow serves as an anthem for those living on the edge, emphasizing the harsh realities of street life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features aggressive beats and raw lyricism but lacks cohesion in its pacing and flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless pace with aggressive beats, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and skits that break the flow.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response structures between the lead vocals and ad-libs, enhancing the intensity of the delivery.
- The lyrics consistently focus on themes of street life and survival, employing vivid imagery and raw language throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of raw intensity
- urban grit and aggression
- energizing tracks for workouts
- frantic pacing with quick transitions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, laid-back vibes
- dislike aggressive lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Shotgunz in Hell marks Onyx's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, 2003's Black Rock. This album re-establishes their presence in hip-hop, showcasing their signature hardcore style infused with contemporary production techniques. It also reflects a renewed vigor as the duo sought to reclaim their position within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- M.O.P.· Wu-Tang Clan· Cypress Hill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shotgunz in Hell (Intro) 1:42
- 2 Can't Hear You 4:12
- 3 XXX 3:14
- 4 Piro 2:45
- 5 Spit in Ya Face 2:41
- 6 Doomsday 3:04
- 7 Die Slow 2:56
- 8 What's Your Drug of Choice? (skit) 1:35
- 9 Don't Sleep 2:57
- 10 Psychopath 3:05
- 11 Playa 3:52
- 12 The Body (skit) 1:15
- 13 Stacking 3:12
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