The D-Boy Diary: Book 1 cover

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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