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Spice 1

Spice 1 · 1992

56 min · 14 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

Raw narratives of street life collide with haunting beats and a distinctive West Coast vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative narrative exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Spice 1's self-titled debut album was released in April 1992, marking the beginning of his career in the burgeoning gangsta rap scene. At this time, he was establishing his voice alongside contemporaries like Too Short and E-40, positioning himself as a significant figure within the West Coast hip-hop movement.
Stylistic neighbors
C-Bo· E-40· Brotha Lynch Hung

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In My Neighborhood 3:42
  • 2 187 Proof 3:50
  • 3 East Bay Gangster (Reggae) 4:31
  • 4 Money Gone 3:47
  • 5 1-800-Spice 4:04
  • 6 Peace to My Nine 4:58
  • 7 Young Nigga 5:00
  • 8 Welcome to the Ghetto 4:09
  • 9 Fucked in the Game 4:03
  • 10 Money or Murder 4:26
  • 11 City Streets 4:50
  • 12 1-900-Spice 1:34
  • 13 Break Yourself 4:10
  • 14 187 Pure 3:38

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