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Success Is Certain

Royce da 5'9" · 2011

40 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop · Midwest hip-hop

A gritty exploration of personal triumph and struggle set against hard-hitting beats and intricate lyricism.

Why this album works

Best for
steady, consistent energy levels gradual builds and payoffs dynamic emotional journeys
Context
By 2011, Royce da 5'9" was revitalizing his career after years of ups and downs. 'Success Is Certain' followed his acclaimed collaboration with Eminem on the 'Hell: The Sequel' EP, marking a significant return to form as he embraced both his lyrical prowess and commercial viability.
If you like
hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop, Midwest hip-hop

Success Is Certain is an album by Royce da 5'9", released in 2011. A gritty exploration of personal triumph and struggle set against hard-hitting beats and intricate lyricism. 'Success Is Certain' was well-received both commercially and critically, debuting at number 17 on the US Billboard 200. Critics praised its introspective lyrics and production quality, solidifying Royce's status within the hip-hop community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Success Is Certain sound like?

A gritty exploration of personal triumph and struggle set against hard-hitting beats and intricate lyricism. Rooted in hip-hop and hardcore hip-hop.

What makes Success Is Certain by Royce da 5'9" notable?

'Success Is Certain' was well-received both commercially and critically, debuting at number 17 on the US Billboard 200. Critics praised its introspective lyrics and production quality, solidifying Royce's status within the hip-hop community. By 2011, Royce da 5'9" was revitalizing his career after years of ups and downs. 'Success Is Certain' followed his acclaimed collaboration with Eminem on the 'Hell: The Sequel' EP, marking a significant return to form as he embraced both his lyrical prowess and commercial viability.

Who is Success Is Certain for?

Success Is Certain works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, gradual builds and payoffs and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Success Is Certain?

Success Is Certain has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·40:57

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

  • 1 Legendary Standout 4:49
  • 2 Writer’s Block Standout 4:35
  • 3 Merry Go Round Standout 2:40
  • 4 Where My Money 3:14
  • 5 ER 2:54
  • 6 On the Boulevard 3:47
  • 7 I Ain’t Coming Down 3:44
  • 8 Security 3:39
  • 9 Second Place 3:46
  • 10 My Own Planet 3:36
  • 11 I’ve Been Up, I’ve Been Down 4:13

Release Date

January 1, 2011

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

40 min 57 sec