The Worst
Tech N9ne · 2000
67 min · 17 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · nu metal
A raw blend of aggressive beats and intricate rhymes that captures the essence of late '90s hip-hop.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its underground success and solidified Tech N9ne's place in the independent hip-hop movement. It demonstrated his ability to blend various genres, paving the way for future collaborations in G-funk and horrorcore, which influenced later artists.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks intense moments of catharsis raw energy for late nights
- Context
- Released in early 2000, 'The Worst' was Tech N9ne's third studio album, following his previous work 'The Calm Before the Storm' in 1999. At this point, he was still establishing his reputation within the Midwest hip-hop scene, known for his rapid-fire lyrical delivery and innovative style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony· Bizzy Bone· Krayzie Bone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stamina Standout 0:14
- 2 Trauma 4:07
- 3 Planet Rock 2K (original version) Standout 4:45
- 4 Thugged‐Out 5:01
- 5 Walk These Shoes 3:51
- 6 They’re All Gonna Laugh at You 4:51
- 7 Niggas 4:11
- 8 Why? Tech N9ne 0:42
- 9 Mad Confusion Standout 2:33
- 10 One Night Stand 5:24
- 11 Get Blowed 6:44
- 12 I Didn’t Lie 5:00
- 13 Mind of a Killer 1:05
- 14 The Worst 4:55
- 15 S.I.M.O.N. Says (Sex. Indiga. Money. Obsession. Neglect) 4:52
- 16 Fucked Up Day 4:31
- 17 Fucked Up Day 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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