The Golden State
N2Deep · 1997
59 min · 15 tracks · West Coast hip-hop
A vibrant celebration of West Coast life, blending smooth G-funk grooves with vivid storytelling and playful bravado.
Top tracks — play these first
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Back to the Hotel 2 — This sequel builds upon the original's narrative while maintaining its catchy hook, making it a quintessential party anthem that showcases N2Deep’s playful style.
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Cali Life Styles — A vibrant ode to California living, this track encapsulates the laid-back vibes of West Coast culture through its breezy beats and relatable lyrics.
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Threesome — This track stands out for its cheeky lyrics and infectious beat, exemplifying N2Deep's ability to blend humor with catchy hooks in their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid G-funk grooves and engaging storytelling but lacks standout depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a laid-back tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove throughout.
- Many tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the playful bravado and storytelling elements.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a reflective conclusion to the album's vibrant energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:00
- 2 Day 2 Day Basis 4:33
- 3 Threesome 3:34
- 4 On tha Everyday 4:28
- 5 Where We Dwell 4:30
- 6 From tha Town 4:13
- 7 Kick Way on Back 5:00
- 8 Situations 4:27
- 9 Back to the Hotel 2 4:43
- 10 Parkin Lot Pimpin' 5:13
- 11 Cali Life Styles 3:52
- 12 T-Shirt & Panties 4:00
- 13 Take a Ride 3:47
- 14 Look Like a Playa 4:12
- 15 Outro 1:16
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