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The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2

E-40 · 2012

71 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A relentless blend of West Coast beats infused with E-40's distinctive lyrical dexterity and streetwise storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • streetwise storytelling for urban vibes
  • consistent flow with varied themes
  • relentless beats for motivation
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike narrative-driven experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2012, 'The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2' marked E-40's return after a brief hiatus following his 2010 album 'Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift. At this point in his career, E-40 was solidifying his status as a veteran in the hip-hop scene while exploring the hyphy movement and its evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Too Short· Mac Dre· Mistah F.A.B.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'm Laced 3:00
  • 2 On the Case 3:37
  • 3 Function 4:19
  • 4 Tryna Get It 3:07
  • 5 Street Nigga 3:12
  • 6 The Other Day Ago 3:52
  • 7 This Is the Life 4:10
  • 8 Sell Everything 4:30
  • 9 My Life 3:32
  • 10 Grey Skies 3:44
  • 11 With the Shit 3:26
  • 12 Hittin' a Lick 4:56
  • 13 This Shit Hard 3:14
  • 14 Scorpio 4:34
  • 15 Red & Blue Lights 4:22
  • 16 Zombie 3:50
  • 17 Memory Lane 4:40
  • 18 I Know I Can Make It 5:27

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