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Street King

Trae tha Truth · 2011

79 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life, layered with personal narratives and hard-hitting beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • gritty narratives about street life
  • mid-tempo progression throughout album
  • reflective moments amidst hard beats
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Trae tha Truth released 'Street King' in 2011, he was solidifying his place in the Southern hip-hop scene following his 2009 album 'Respect'. This release came at a crucial point as he was navigating between local acclaim and wider recognition, reflecting both personal growth and artistic maturation after various struggles within the industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Z-Ro· Slim Thug· Paul Wall

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Strapped Up 4:40
  • 2 Woke Up This Morning 5:25
  • 3 Inkredible (remix) 3:35
  • 4 Getting Paid 4:26
  • 5 I Am the Streets 4:30
  • 6 Keep On Rollin’ 4:38
  • 7 That’s Not Luv 3:05
  • 8 Life 3:17
  • 9 Goes Out 4:58
  • 10 Slum Religion 4:14
  • 11 Not My Time 5:20
  • 12 Hood Shit 4:17
  • 13 I’m Fly 4:21
  • 14 Street King 5:22
  • 15 It’s All I Know 3:43
  • 16 I’m Gone Bus 4:58
  • 17 Just Don’t Get It 4:31
  • 18 I’m On 3:58

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