Ten Toes Down
8Ball & MJG · 2010
63 min · 14 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty blend of Southern rap rhythms and unapologetic lyricism that captures the essence of street life.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's Going Down — This opening track sets an energetic tone for the album with its infectious hook and showcases the duo's chemistry and lyrical bravado.
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Ten Toes Down — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and loyalty, featuring a poignant narrative that resonates with listeners navigating life's challenges.
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Grinding — This track highlights the duo's hustle mentality, pairing hard-hitting beats with verses that reflect their determination and commitment to success.
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Still Will Remain — In this introspective closer, the artists reflect on their journey and perseverance, delivering a powerful message about staying true to oneself despite adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and storytelling but doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and syncopated hi-hats, typical of Southern rap production.
- Each track maintains a similar tempo range, with most songs hovering around mid-tempo, creating a cohesive feel throughout.
- Lyricism focuses heavily on personal experiences and street narratives, with verses often structured in a call-and-response format between the two artists.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty street narratives and rhythms
- high-energy tracks for parties
- anthems for confident self-expression
- cathartic releases of frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic tunes
- seek gentle, introspective vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Ten Toes Down' was released in 2010, 8Ball & MJG were already established figures in hip-hop, having debuted in the early '90s. This album marked their return after a four-year hiatus since 'Ridin' High' (2006), showcasing a matured sound while still embracing their Southern roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- UGK· Three 6 Mafia· Scarface
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Going Down 4:54
- 2 Bring It Back 3:56
- 3 I Dont Give a Fuck 4:36
- 4 Ten Toes Down 4:45
- 5 Fuck U Mean 4:21
- 6 We Come From 4:43
- 7 Shes So Fine 4:21
- 8 Grinding 4:18
- 9 Spotlight 3:33
- 10 Right Now 6:29
- 11 What They Do 4:42
- 12 Billy Truth Be Told 3:24
- 13 Life Goes On 5:21
- 14 Still Will Remain 4:36
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