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Twelve Reasons to Die

Ghostface Killah · 2013

66 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A cinematic blend of gritty storytelling and haunting instrumentals unfolds in a narrative-driven gangster opera.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic storytelling experience
  • steady narrative progression
  • immersive listening sessions
  • haunting instrumental backgrounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2013, 'Twelve Reasons to Die' marked Ghostface Killah's artistic reinvention after a series of solo albums. This conceptual work was a follow-up to his 2012 album 'Apollo Kids', showcasing his ability to merge narrative depth with classic hip-hop aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors
Raekwon· Inspectah Deck· MF DOOM
If this clicks, go next to
Twelve Reasons to Die II — Continues the narrative and cinematic themes established in the first album.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Beware of the Stare".

  • 1 Beware of the Stare Start here 2:31
  • 2 Rise of the Black Suits 2:34
  • 3 I Declare War 3:12
  • 4 Blood on the Cobblestones 3:36
  • 5 Center of Attraction 2:48
  • 6 Enemies All Around Me 2:11
  • 7 An Unexpected Call 2:13
  • 8 Rise of the Ghostface Killah 3:25
  • 9 Revenge Is Sweet 3:15
  • 10 Murder Spree 3:54
  • 11 The Sure Shot, Parts 1 & 2 3:38
  • 12 Beware of the Stare (instrumental) 2:31
  • 13 Rise of the Black Suits (instrumental) 2:34
  • 14 I Declare War (instrumental) 3:12
  • 15 Blood on the Cobblestones (instrumental) 3:36
  • 16 Center of Attraction (instrumental) 2:48
  • 17 Enemies All Around Me (instrumental) 2:11
  • 18 An Unexpected Call (instrumental) 2:13
  • 19 Rise of the Ghostface Killah (instrumental) 3:25
  • 20 Revenge Is Sweet (instrumental) 3:15
  • 21 Murder Spree (instrumental) 3:54
  • 22 The Sure Shot, Parts 1 & 2 (instrumental) 3:36

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