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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening streetwise storytelling for urban vibes consistent flow with varied themes
- 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.
- If you like
- hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 is an album by E-40, released in 2012. A relentless blend of West Coast beats infused with E-40's distinctive lyrical dexterity and streetwise storytelling. This album is significant for its chart performance, debuting at number 21 on the Billboard 200 and showcasing E-40's influence on the West Coast hip-hop landscape. It also contributed to the resurgence of the hyphy sound and emphasized E-40's role in shaping contemporary rap narratives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 sound like?
A relentless blend of West Coast beats infused with E-40's distinctive lyrical dexterity and streetwise storytelling. Rooted in hip-hop and gangsta rap.
What makes The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 by E-40 notable?
This album is significant for its chart performance, debuting at number 21 on the Billboard 200 and showcasing E-40's influence on the West Coast hip-hop landscape. It also contributed to the resurgence of the hyphy sound and emphasized E-40's role in shaping contemporary rap narratives. 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.
Who is The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 for?
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, streetwise storytelling for urban vibes and consistent flow with varied themes.
How many songs are on The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2?
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 has 18 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
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 Standout 4:19
- 4 Tryna Get It 3:07
- 5 Street Nigga Standout 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 Standout 3:50
- 17 Memory Lane 4:40
- 18 I Know I Can Make It 5:27
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
71 min 32 sec
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