Third Power cover

Third Power

DJ Drama · 2011

60 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A blend of gritty beats and melodic hooks, showcasing powerful lyricism over dynamic production.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Lay Low — This track captures the essence of the album with its infectious hook and anthemic production, making it a standout party anthem.
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    Ain't No Way Around It — The track's introspective lyrics juxtapose hard-hitting beats, highlighting DJ Drama's ability to balance street narratives with mainstream appeal.
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    Everything That Glitters — This song delves into themes of ambition and success, with a catchy chorus that resonates deeply within the context of contemporary hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty beats with melodic hooks
  • short bursts of lyrical energy
  • dynamic production with powerful flow
  • catchy anthems for group settings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want soft, soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2011, Third Power marked DJ Drama's third studio album, following his successful projects Gangsta Grillz: The Album and The Dedication series. At this point in his career, DJ Drama was solidifying his reputation as a central figure in Southern hip-hop, collaborating with numerous prominent artists and expanding his influence within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
DJ Khaled· Metro Boomin· Tay Keith

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Oh My 4:23
  • 2 Rough 3:17
  • 3 Lay Low 4:42
  • 4 Ain't No Way Around It 3:25
  • 5 Undercover 3:50
  • 6 Everything That Glitters 3:29
  • 7 Me & My Money 4:11
  • 8 Never See You Again 4:18
  • 9 Self Made 3:14
  • 10 Take My City 4:08
  • 11 Lock Down 4:37
  • 12 Oh My (remix) 4:59
  • 13 Hand of God 4:30
  • 14 High Tunes 3:17
  • 15 Ooh Baby 3:48

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