What makes Til My Casket Drops by C-Bo notable?

The album made a significant impact on the underground rap scene, showcasing C-Bo's lyrical prowess and storytelling ability. It features tracks that resonate with themes of survival and ambition, contributing to the legacy of hardcore hip-hop during the late 90s. Critics noted its influence on subsequent artists within the genre. Released in 1998, Til My Casket Drops is C-Bo's third studio album, following his earlier works that established him in the gangsta rap scene. At this point, he was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in West Coast hip-hop, building on the success of his previous albums and collaborations.

Who is Til My Casket Drops for?

Til My Casket Drops works well if you're into gritty narratives of street life, commanding delivery with heavy beats and late-night drive intensity.

How many songs are on Til My Casket Drops?

Til My Casket Drops has 17 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Til My Casket Drops

C-Bo · 1998

74 min · 17 tracks · gangsta rap

A gritty exploration of street life layered with heavy beats and C-Bo's commanding, raw delivery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Ride ’til We Die — This opening track sets the tone for the album, blending aggressive lyrics with a relentless beat that encapsulates C-Bo's determination and resilience.
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Major Pain & Mr. Bossalini — The collaboration highlights C-Bo's ability to craft narratives around street loyalty and hardship, showcasing his dynamic flow alongside fellow rapper Mr. Bossalini.
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Big Gangsta — This track stands out for its confident delivery and catchy hook, reflecting themes of power and status within the gangsta lifestyle that pervades the album.
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Till My Casket Drops — The title track serves as a powerful anthem of perseverance and dedication to street life, encapsulating central themes of mortality and legacy present throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gritty narratives of street life
commanding delivery with heavy beats
late-night drive intensity
reflective moments amid raw energy
long-form exploration of struggles

Maybe skip if you

prefer light-hearted themes
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1998, Til My Casket Drops is C-Bo's third studio album, following his earlier works that established him in the gangsta rap scene. At this point, he was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in West Coast hip-hop, building on the success of his previous albums and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors: X-Raided· Brotha Lynch Hung· Spice 1

Tracklist

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

1 Ride ’til We Die 4:31
2 Deadly Game 4:55
3 Major Pain & Mr. Bossalini 4:30
4 Money by the Ton 4:08
5 40 & C‐BO 3:49
6 Hard Labor 4:31
7 Raised in Hell 4:22
8 Can We All Ball 3:43
9 Desparado Outlaws 4:31
10 Ral Niggas 4:31
11 Professional Ballers 4:22
12 Big Gangsta 5:31
13 All I Ever Wanted 4:37
14 Boo Yow! 3:51
15 No Pain No Gain 4:38
16 Till My Casket Drops 4:12
17 357 4:04

What to play next

Listen next

The Final Chapter

1999

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One Life 2 Live

1997

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