Released 10 years ago
The D-Boy Diary: Book 1
E-40 · 2016
73 min · 21 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A dynamic fusion of West Coast beats and gritty narratives that encapsulate street life and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with narrative peaks
- gritty tales of street resilience
- for road trip vibes
- energizing tracks for motivation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The D-Boy Diary: Book 1' was released in 2016, E-40 was a seasoned veteran in hip-hop, known for pioneering the hyphy movement in the early 2000s. This album came as his first installment in a planned series, showcasing his continued relevance and adaptability in the changing landscape of rap music, following a prolific career that began in the late '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Too Short· Mac Dre· Mistah F.A.B.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stack to the Ceiling 3:03
- 2 Straight to the Point 3:24
- 3 Savage 4:00
- 4 Puttin in Work 3:41
- 5 Mr. Arm and Hammer 3:41
- 6 Hunedz 3:26
- 7 Fired Up 2:34
- 8 Bag on Me 2:50
- 9 Say So 3:43
- 10 Stay Away 3:38
- 11 Somebody 2:55
- 12 All Day 3:23
- 13 The Grit Don’t Quit 3:41
- 14 Fake Lit 2:58
- 15 Goon Music 3:55
- 16 Gangsta Song 3:30
- 17 Blessed by the Game 3:07
- 18 We Flip 4:08
- 19 I Had It in a Drought 4:21
- 20 Check 3:59
- 21 Made It Out 3:45
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