What makes Time Is Money by South Park Mexican notable?

Time Is Money solidified South Park Mexican's influence within the underground hip-hop community, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's raw authenticity and compelling narratives contributed to its cult status, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar themes in their work. Released in 2000, Time Is Money was South Park Mexican's third studio album, following his breakthrough success with the critically acclaimed Power Moves in 1999. At this point in his career, SPM had established himself as a prominent figure in the Chicano rap scene, using his platform to address themes of identity and resilience.

How many songs are on Time Is Money?

Time Is Money has 16 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Time Is Money

South Park Mexican · 2000

71 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop beats layered with vivid storytelling and personal reflections on life and struggle.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Oh My My — This track features a melodic hook that contrasts with hard-hitting verses, showcasing SPM's ability to blend commercial appeal with street credibility.
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Medicine — The song addresses personal struggles and societal issues, highlighting SPM's introspective lyricism while maintaining an infectious rhythm that resonates with listeners.
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Time Is Money — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of urgency and the fleeting nature of time, underscoring SPM's knack for poignant storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

47 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid storytelling and production typical of its genre but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of Southern hip-hop beats, with heavy bass and slow tempos that create a laid-back yet gritty atmosphere.
Lyrically, the tracks often blend personal storytelling with reflections on street life, using vivid imagery and colloquial language.
Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, engaging listeners directly and enhancing the communal feel of the music.
The sequencing includes multiple interludes that provide narrative transitions between songs, contributing to an overarching thematic flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Hillwood Hustlaz II 4:02
2 Oh My My 3:45
3 Twice Last Night 4:10
4 Ooh Wee 4:15
5 Boys on da Cut 4:35
6 Medicine 5:04
7 He’s a Bird, He’s a Plane 5:01
8 Throw Away Gats 4:46
9 My Feria 4:06
10 Burn Us Alive 3:21
11 Something I Would Do 3:53
12 You Know My Name (remix) 5:52
13 Anything Goes 5:01
14 Country Life 4:30
15 Don’t Let Em Foolya 3:58
16 Time Is Money 4:39

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The 3rd Wish to Rock the World

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