The Professional
DJ Clue · 1998
74 min · 22 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant blend of gritty East Coast beats and sharp lyrical storytelling that defines late '90s hip hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- vibrant storytelling with grit
- late-night drive energy
- engaging skits for humor
- anthems for group vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking soft, mellow sounds
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1998, 'The Professional' marked DJ Clue's debut studio album after establishing himself as a prominent mixtape DJ. By this time, he had garnered significant attention through collaborations with artists like Nas and Jay-Z, positioning him as a key player in the East Coast hip-hop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Kool Keith· Kool G Rap
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:02
- 2 Ruff Ryders Anthem (remix) 3:52
- 3 It’s On 3:25
- 4 Fantastic 4 5:09
- 5 Queensfinest 3:26
- 6 Exclusive New Shit 3:08
- 7 Gangsta Shit 4:38
- 8 Thugged Out Shit 3:54
- 9 It’s My Thang ’99 3:00
- 10 Mariah Carey (skit) 0:21
- 11 Whatever You Want 4:06
- 12 That’s the Way 4:31
- 13 I Like Control 3:48
- 14 Bitch Be a Ho 3:23
- 15 If They Want It 4:02
- 16 Pain in da Ass (skit) 0:28
- 17 The Professional 3:39
- 18 Brown Paper Bag Thoughts 3:15
- 19 Cops & Robbers 3:26
- 20 Made Men 2:41
- 21 No Love 4:12
- 22 Come On 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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