The Appearances of Keak da Sneak
Keak da Sneak · 2001
70 min · 17 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A raw and gritty exploration of street life infused with dynamic G-funk melodies and an unmistakable West Coast swagger.
Why this album works
This album helped to further establish Keak da Sneak as a prominent voice in West Coast hip-hop, showcasing his unique style that influenced subsequent artists in the genre. It received positive critical reception and contributed to the growing popularity of hyphy culture, which would dominate the Bay Area sound in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove raw grit of street life engaging storytelling with swagger
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'The Appearances of Keak da Sneak' was Keak's fourth studio album, following his notable work on 'Depending on the Situation' in 1999. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the Bay Area hip-hop scene, particularly within the hyphy movement that was gaining momentum.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mobb Shit Standout 5:11
- 2 In tha Doe Standout 4:19
- 3 Rap Game 4:09
- 4 Ride Fo This 3:01
- 5 Broke Off 4:57
- 6 Ring It 4:45
- 7 Mac Dammit and Friends 3:33
- 8 No Remorse 4:09
- 9 No Win Situation 4:04
- 10 I'd Rather Smoke With U 4:10
- 11 Comin for Me 4:39
- 12 Raw Meat 2:56
- 13 Welcome to Oakland Standout 4:17
- 14 Ain't Shit Changed 4:25
- 15 Broke 4:15
- 16 Shockn Niggaz 3:44
- 17 Life Ain't Bullshit 3:34
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