The Ball Street Journal
E-40 · 2008
79 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A vibrant blend of hyphy energy and introspective storytelling set against infectious beats.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- infectious beats for celebration
- introspective storytelling with energy
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- dislike consistent pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time E-40 released 'The Ball Street Journal' in 2008, he was an established figure in West Coast hip-hop, known for his unique slang and entrepreneurial spirit. This album followed his previous work 'My Ghetto Report Card' (2006), which marked a significant commercial breakthrough. E-40 continued to refine his style while maintaining his distinct sound and connection to the hyphy movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Too Short· Mac Dre· Mistah F.A.B.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ambassador 3:45
- 2 I’m on One 4:58
- 3 Break Ya Ankles 4:00
- 4 Got Rich Twice 3:43
- 5 Pain No More 4:25
- 6 Tell It Like It Is 4:00
- 7 Give Her the Keys 4:10
- 8 Hustle 4:17
- 9 Wake It Up 3:56
- 10 40 Water 3:39
- 11 Poor Man’s Hydraulics 4:23
- 12 The Recipe 4:20
- 13 Hood Boy 4:09
- 14 Earl 4:18
- 15 Sliding Down the Pole 3:24
- 16 I Can Sell It 5:00
- 17 Big Time 4:03
- 18 Alcoholism 3:41
- 19 Pray for Me 4:57
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