The Kush
Havoc · 2007
39 min · 12 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty exploration of street life, layered with Havoc's signature beats and hard-hitting lyrics that reflect urban realities.
Top tracks — play these first
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NY 4 Life — This opening track sets the tone for the album with an anthem-like quality that celebrates New York City, showcasing Havoc's loyalty to his roots.
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I’m the Boss — With a confident delivery and commanding beat, this track encapsulates Havoc's assertiveness as he claims dominance in both his career and life.
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Set Me Free — This song stands out for its emotional depth, as Havoc grapples with personal struggles while maintaining his tough exterior, revealing vulnerability rarely seen in his previous work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hard-hitting beats for energy
- unapologetic tracks for confidence
- short bursts of intensity
- urban grit for authenticity
- party-ready anthems with attitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking mellow, reflective sounds
- prefer lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, The Kush is Havoc's first solo album following his work with Mobb Deep, marking a significant step in his career as he sought to establish himself as a solo artist. This album arrived after the group's commercial success and showcases Havoc's evolution into a more personal and introspective lyricist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prodigy· Raekwon· Ghostface Killah
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 NY 4 Life 3:24
- 2 I’m the Boss 2:39
- 3 By My Side 3:01
- 4 One Less Nigga 3:30
- 5 Ride Out 4:32
- 6 Balling Out 2:45
- 7 What’s Poppin’ Tonite 3:04
- 8 Class by Myself 2:44
- 9 Set Me Free 4:52
- 10 Be There 3:38
- 11 Hit Me Up 2:29
- 12 Get Off My Dick 2:50
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