We Got It 4 Cheap
Clipse · 2005
61 min · 25 tracks · gangsta rap
Raw, unfiltered rhymes collide with menacing beats, encapsulating the grit of street life and the struggles of urban survival.
Top tracks — play these first
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Re-Up Anthem — As the unofficial anthem for their record label, this track embodies Clipse's hustler mentality, blending confident delivery with an infectious beat.
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I Shot Ya — This track features sharp wordplay and intricate storytelling, demonstrating Clipse's lyrical prowess and the intense atmosphere they masterfully create.
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Just a B-Boy — With its nostalgic nod to hip-hop culture, this track showcases their versatility while emphasizing themes of identity and pride in the craft.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The mixtape's raw production and lyrical focus create a distinctive sound within Southern hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of interludes that break up the flow, creating a conversational tone between tracks.
- Many tracks employ a minimalist production style, focusing on heavy bass and sparse instrumentation to highlight the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- gritty street narratives unfold
- dynamic flow and transitions
- focused listening in sessions
- sharp lyricism demands attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished production styles
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'We Got It 4 Cheap' was released in January 2005, Clipse had already established themselves as a formidable force in hip-hop with their acclaimed debut album, 'Lord Willin'. This mixtape served as a bridge between their first major label success and their later work on 'Hell Hath No Fury', showcasing their distinct lyrical style and evolving production choices.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:44
- 2 You’ll See 3:42
- 3 Coast to Coast 2:39
- 4 Interlude (Pt. 1) 0:19
- 5 I Shot Ya 2:54
- 6 Re-Up Anthem 3:42
- 7 You Know My Style 3:50
- 8 Interlude (Pt. 2) 0:17
- 9 Drop It 3:52
- 10 Niggaz Know 3:41
- 11 Stay From Around Me 3:22
- 12 Interlude (Pt. 3) 0:26
- 13 Studin Ya’ll 3:49
- 14 Interlude (Pt. 4) 0:25
- 15 Radical Solo (Freestyle) 2:01
- 16 Dont Let Me Die (Freestyle) 2:28
- 17 Interlude (Pt. 5) 0:23
- 18 Just a B-Boy 3:59
- 19 Interlude (Pt. 6) 0:22
- 20 The Sermon 3:44
- 21 Nothing Like 2:39
- 22 Queen Bitch 3:24
- 23 Cross the Border 3:16
- 24 Pussy (remix) 4:12
- 25 Outro 1:19
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