Released 28 years ago this August
The Element of Surprise
E-40 · 1998
108 min · 24 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A vibrant blend of sharp lyricism and pulsating beats that encapsulates West Coast hip-hop's raw energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- wave-like pacing throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Element of Surprise' was released in 1998, E-40 had established himself as a prominent figure in the Bay Area rap scene, following his breakthrough album 'In a Major Way' from 1995. This album came during a period of increasing visibility for E-40, paving the way for his distinct hyphy style and innovative slang to gain wider recognition in hip-hop culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Too Short· Mac Dre· Mistah F.A.B.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Element of Surprise 4:23
- 2 Trump Change 4:30
- 3 All Tha Time 3:20
- 4 Dump, Bust, Blast 4:10
- 5 Hope I Don't Go Back 4:38
- 6 $999,999 + $1 4:33
- 7 Money Scheme 6:20
- 8 Zoom 4:09
- 9 Mayhem 5:09
- 10 Personal 4:29
- 11 My Hoodlums & My Thugz 4:43
Disc 2
- 1 Do It to Me 3:41
- 2 Lieutenant Roast A Botch 4:41
- 3 It's On, On Sight 4:13
- 4 From the Ground Up 4:52
- 5 Flashin' 4:55
- 6 Doin' Dirt Bad 4:22
- 7 Broccoli 4:07
- 8 Jump My Bone 3:57
- 9 Back Against the Wall 4:41
- 10 To Da Beat 4:12
- 11 Dirty Deeds 3:46
- 12 Ballin' Outta Control 4:27
- 13 One More Gen 6:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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