Startin' from Scratch: How a Thug Was Born
Layzie Bone · 2007
66 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A gritty blend of confessional storytelling and hard-hitting beats, rife with the struggles of street life.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its exploration of personal narratives within gangsta rap, resonating with listeners who appreciate authenticity. It further solidified Layzie Bone's position as a solo artist in the hip-hop landscape, contributing to his legacy and influencing midwest hip-hop.
- Best for
- gritty storytelling with emotional depth dynamic journey with peaks for reflective late nights
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Startin' from Scratch: How a Thug Was Born' marked Layzie Bone's transition into a solo career following his time with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. This album came after the group's peak years in the 1990s, showcasing Layzie's individual artistry while still echoing the group's signature harmonies and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony· Bizzy Bone· Krayzie Bone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mo Thug Anthem Standout 4:05
- 2 Cruisin 4:24
- 3 Fly the Coup 3:13
- 4 Stop the Music 3:27
- 5 Take a Trip 3:57
- 6 Grab a Drink 3:25
- 7 Baby Come Back Standout 3:53
- 8 Burn 2007 2:56
- 9 Stand Up 4:01
- 10 Tonite 3:50
- 11 Yesterday 3:49
- 12 Get Some Standout 3:16
- 13 Caught Up 5:24
- 14 Whatya Lookn For 3:49
- 15 Grimy 4:04
- 16 Family 4:11
- 17 2wice 4:56
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