Released 20 years ago
The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living
The Streets · 2006
37 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop · grime
A gritty exploration of everyday life, blending spoken-word stylings with a backdrop of sharp beats and urban realism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- gritty reflections on daily life
- urban realism with sharp beats
- engaging narrative through spoken word
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely instrumental music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 10, 2006, this album was The Streets' third studio effort, following their critically acclaimed 'A Grand Don't Come for Free.' At this point, Mike Skinner had solidified his place in the UK music scene, transitioning from underground credibility to mainstream recognition. The album reflects his experiences navigating fame while maintaining authenticity in his storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dizzee Rascal· Mike Skinner· Lethal Bizzle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prangin Out 3:52
- 2 War of the Sexes 3:27
- 3 The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living 3:14
- 4 All Goes Out the Window 3:32
- 5 Memento Mori 2:35
- 6 Can’t Con an Honest John 3:41
- 7 When You Wasn’t Famous 3:20
- 8 Never Went to Church 3:35
- 9 Hotel Expressionism 3:33
- 10 Two Nations 3:05
- 11 Fake Streets Hats 3:12
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