Underground Kingz
UGK · 2007
129 min · 29 tracks · trap music
A rich tapestry of Southern hip-hop blended with introspective lyrics and party anthems, effortlessly bridging street narratives with mainstream appeal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) — This track features a lush instrumental backdrop and memorable hook that celebrates love, elevating it beyond traditional hip-hop themes. Its blend of storytelling and catchy melodies made it a crossover hit.
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Quit Hatin’ the South — In this track, UGK assertively defends Southern rap, critiquing regional biases while celebrating their roots. The song encapsulates their role as ambassadors of Southern culture in hip-hop.
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Grind Hard — With its gritty production and motivational lyrics about perseverance, this track reflects UGK's authentic portrayal of life struggles and aspirations within the Southern experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and varied themes but lacks tight cohesion across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize guest features prominently, creating a varied vocal landscape that shifts the focus between UGK and their collaborators.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- rich lyrical storytelling
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- soulful melodies throughout
- for long drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- dislike lengthy albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 7, 2007, 'Underground Kingz' came at a pivotal moment for UGK, marking their first album after Bun B's solo success with 'Trill' in 2005. This double album also served as a significant reunion after the duo's prior hiatus, solidifying their status in the Southern hip-hop scene during a time when their influence was becoming increasingly recognized nationwide.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Swisha and Dosha 5:11
- 2 Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) 4:19
- 3 Chrome Plated Woman 4:17
- 4 Life Is 2009 4:07
- 5 The Game Belongs to Me 5:14
- 6 Like Dat (remix) 3:50
- 7 Gravy 4:57
- 8 Underground Kingz 4:33
- 9 Grind Hard 4:03
- 10 Take tha Hood Back 5:36
- 11 Quit Hatin’ the South 6:06
- 12 Heaven 4:20
- 13 Trill Niggas Don’t Die 4:27
Disc 2
- 1 How Long Can It Last 6:47
- 2 Still Ridin’ Dirty 5:19
- 3 Stop‐N‐Go 3:54
- 4 Cocaine 4:50
- 5 Two Type of Bitches 4:56
- 6 Real Women 4:32
- 7 Candy 3:30
- 8 Tell Me How Ya Feel 4:25
- 9 Shattered Dreams 5:14
- 10 Like That 2:47
- 11 Next Up 3:03
- 12 Living This Life 5:07
- 13 Outro 0:49
- 14 Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) (chopped & screwed) 5:31
- 15 Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) 3:20
- 16 Hit the Block 3:58
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