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The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3

E-40 · 2012

74 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant tapestry of West Coast beats, playful wordplay, and an unfiltered glimpse into street life and personal reflection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Jealous — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hook and introspective lyrics about envy and success, encapsulating E-40's raw storytelling approach.
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    Wasted — An anthem celebrating indulgence and nightlife, 'Wasted' features infectious energy and showcases E-40's ability to craft club-ready hits.
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    It's Curtains — 'It's Curtains' stands out with its haunting beat and sharp lyrics that delve into themes of mortality and legacy, demonstrating E-40's reflective side.
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    Sidewalk Memorial — 'Sidewalk Memorial' is poignant and powerful, addressing loss and remembrance within the community, highlighting E-40's depth as a lyricist.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with energetic peaks
  • vibrant tracks for party vibes
  • engaging lyrics for active listening
  • wave-like pacing for varied moods
  • for group celebrations

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer single-track focused listening
  • seek consistently slow tempos

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Solid entry in E-40's catalog that showcases his style without being a standout.
Career context
By the time E-40 released The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 in 2012, he was already a seasoned veteran in the hip-hop scene, having debuted nearly two decades earlier. This album followed his prolific output during the 2000s, where he embraced the hyphy movement while maintaining his distinct style. It marked a continuation of his ambitious series, showcasing his adaptability and relevance in contemporary rap.
Stylistic neighbors
Too Short· Mac Dre· Mistah F.A.B.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jealous 5:54
  • 2 Wasted 3:37
  • 3 What You Smoking On 4:12
  • 4 Making My Rounds 3:41
  • 5 Catch a Fade 4:08
  • 6 Be You 5:01
  • 7 It's Curtains 3:06
  • 8 Stove on High 4:24
  • 9 Get Loose 3:33
  • 10 Gargoyle Serenade 2:48
  • 11 Pussy Loud 4:11
  • 12 I Ain't Doin' Nothin' 4:01
  • 13 What Happened to Them Days 4:30
  • 14 I'm on His Top 2:47
  • 15 Get Ya Weight Up 4:52
  • 16 Salute You 3:57
  • 17 40 & Hiero 4:05
  • 18 Sidewalk Memorial 5:39

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