The Harvest
B-Real · 2010
71 min · 20 tracks · hardcore hip-hop
A gritty fusion of sharp verses and hard-hitting beats, reflecting the raw edges of urban life and ambition.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dr of Death — Opening the album with aggressive energy, this track sets the tone for B-Real's unapologetic narrative about survival and struggle.
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Crop Circles — This track combines intricate wordplay with a haunting beat, illustrating B-Real’s lyrical prowess while addressing themes of alienation and societal observation.
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Takeover — In this standout track, B-Real delivers a fierce commentary on the music industry and personal ambition, showcasing his signature delivery and flow.
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Streets Wanna Know — Featuring a catchy hook and relentless verses, this song encapsulates the essence of street credibility that permeates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases B-Real's lyrical skill and maintains a gritty sound, though it has moments that could feel repetitive.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and aggressive percussion across nearly all tracks, creating a relentless energy.
- B-Real's vocal delivery is characterized by rapid-fire verses that often employ internal rhymes, enhancing the lyrical complexity.
- Several tracks incorporate samples from classic hip-hop, grounding the sound in the genre's roots while maintaining a contemporary edge.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier intensity and allowing for reflective moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty urban ambition vibes
- short tracks for quick engagement
- high-energy motivation for hustlers
- sharp verses with impactful delivery
- late-night drive intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, laid-back sounds
- seek longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2010, B-Real was already a prominent figure in hip-hop, known as a founding member of Cypress Hill. 'The Harvest' marks his first solo album since 2005's 'Smoke N Mirrors', showcasing his evolution as an artist in the post-Cypress Hill era while reaffirming his roots in West Coast hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cypress Hill· Limp Bizkit· House of Pain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dr of Death 3:29
- 2 Certified 2:23
- 3 Crop Circles 3:06
- 4 Texas Hold Em 3:24
- 5 Takeover 3:54
- 6 Streets Wanna Know 3:33
- 7 We on It 3:54
- 8 Gotta Get It 4:13
- 9 Me 4:09
- 10 Money Maker 3:49
- 11 Dues Paid 3:05
- 12 Aint Sayin Nothing 3:14
- 13 Are U Ready 3:42
- 14 Step Back 3:46
- 15 Get Up 3:06
- 16 No Competition 3:09
- 17 At Your Own Risk 4:20
- 18 Reckon 3:08
- 19 Ride Out 4:16
- 20 Hustler 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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