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Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry

Petey Pablo · 2004

71 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant mix of crunk beats and catchy hooks, this album showcases Petey Pablo's Southern hip-hop flair and storytelling prowess.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Freek-A-Leek — This track became an anthem of the summer and exemplifies the crunk sound with its infectious chorus and party-ready production.
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    Jam Y’all — With its energetic beat and call-and-response structure, this song encapsulates Pablo's ability to engage listeners and create a lively atmosphere.
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    O It’s On — This track highlights Pablo's confident flow and knack for storytelling, blending personal reflections with braggadocio typical of Southern rap.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends energetic beats with catchy hooks, characteristic of early 2000s Southern hip-hop.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a crunk tempo, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing slower tracks in the latter part.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response structures, inviting listener participation and enhancing the party atmosphere.
  • The use of layered hooks and repetitive choruses is prevalent, making many songs instantly memorable and conducive to radio play.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

  • party-ready anthems for gatherings
  • playful vibes for carefree moments
  • high-energy tracks for dancing
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • pulsating rhythms for celebration

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • dislike upbeat party atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 4, 2004, 'Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry' is Petey Pablo's second studio album, following his debut 'Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry' from 2001. At this point in his career, he was building on the momentum of his earlier hits and establishing himself as a prominent voice in Southern hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors
Ludacris· T.I.· David Banner

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Part 2 5:50
  • 2 Did You Miss Me 3:49
  • 3 Jam Y’all 3:55
  • 4 Freek-A-Leek 3:55
  • 5 O It’s On 4:36
  • 6 Let’s Roc 4:18
  • 7 Stick ’em Up 3:16
  • 8 Get on Dis Motorcycle 4:02
  • 9 Break Me Off 3:29
  • 10 Boy’s Bathroom 4:22
  • 11 U Don’t Want Dat 4:17
  • 12 What You Know About It 3:19
  • 13 I Swear 4:19
  • 14 Roll Off 4:25
  • 15 Be Country 4:37
  • 16 He Spoke to Me 4:53
  • 17 Vibrate 3:54

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