The Real One
2 Live Crew · 1998
70 min · 21 tracks · Southern hip-hop
A raucous celebration of Southern hip-hop, blending catchy hooks with provocative lyrics and party-ready beats.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its unabashed approach to sexuality and partying, continuing to push boundaries in hip-hop. While it did not achieve the same level of commercial success as previous releases, it solidified 2 Live Crew's status as pioneers of Southern rap and contributed to ongoing discussions about censorship and artistic freedom in music.
- Best for
- energetic party atmosphere dynamic flow with peaks catchy hooks for dancing
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'The Real One' was the fifth studio album by 2 Live Crew, following their controversial success with 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be'. At this point in their career, the group was navigating the evolving landscape of hip-hop while maintaining their raunchy style that had defined their earlier works. This album marked a continued commitment to their party-centric ethos amidst shifting cultural perceptions of explicit content in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mystikal· UGK· Three 6 Mafia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:57
- 2 2 Live Is Here Standout 3:39
- 3 2 Live Party 3:05
- 4 Freaks Inherit the Earth 0:31
- 5 Freak Ho Standout 4:01
- 6 Take It Off 3:30
- 7 Don't Get Busted by a Texas Ranger 0:48
- 8 Bottle and a Blunt 4:27
- 9 The Real One 4:17
- 10 Come on, Get Up and Dance 4:19
- 11 Shake Your Pants Standout 3:51
- 12 Playa Hatas 3:46
- 13 Bring That Money to Me 3:58
- 14 Raise the Roof 3:20
- 15 It's Time 3:15
- 16 World Famous 3:51
- 17 Show You a Shot 3:40
- 18 On Top of Ol' Rachelle 0:39
- 19 Call Me 3:34
- 20 Ay Papi 2:55
- 21 Ride With Me (Bottom Style) 6:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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