The Geto Boys cover

The Geto Boys

Geto Boys · 1990

55 min · 13 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · Southern hip-hop

Raw, confrontational beats underpin vivid narratives of urban life and survival in the South.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • raw narratives of urban survival
  • confrontational beats for empowerment
  • immersive storytelling in sequential order

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, instant gratification
  • seek melodic variation and hooks

Where this album fits

Career context
The Geto Boys' self-titled album marked their third release, following 'Grip It! On That Other Level' in 1989. By this point, they were establishing themselves as pioneers of Southern hip-hop and gangsta rap, blending hard-hitting lyrics with dark humor and social commentary. Their bold approach to taboo subjects began to carve out a distinct identity within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Scarface· Bushwick Bill· Tupac Shakur

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fuck 'Em 4:02
  • 2 Size Ain't Shit 3:34
  • 3 Mind of a Lunatic 5:10
  • 4 Gangster of Love 5:24
  • 5 Trigga Happy Nigga 3:47
  • 6 Life in the Fast Lane 3:27
  • 7 Assassins 5:08
  • 8 Do It Like a G.O. 4:25
  • 9 Read These Nikes 3:37
  • 10 Talkin' Loud Ain't Saying Nothin' 3:35
  • 11 Scarface 4:54
  • 12 Let a Ho Be a Ho 3:42
  • 13 City Under Siege 4:29

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