West Coast Bad Boyz II
Master P · 1997
72 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A gritty showcase of Southern hip-hop, blending aggressive beats with raw storytelling and a sense of regional pride.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its contribution to the rise of Southern hip-hop in the late '90s and includes tracks that resonated within the gangsta rap community. It also showcases a blend of lyrical homage to Tupac Shakur, which positioned Master P as a voice for both celebration and reflection in the culture surrounding hip-hop at that time.
- Best for
- steady flow for focused listening gritty storytelling with regional pride communal vibe for shared enjoyment
- Context
- By the time 'West Coast Bad Boyz II' was released in 1997, Master P was solidifying his position as a major player in hip-hop. This album followed his successful 'Ghetto D,' which had catapulted him into mainstream recognition, marking a pivotal moment where he began to influence the Southern rap scene significantly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- LL Cool J· Beyoncé· Mariah Carey· Linkin Park· Black Eyed Peas· Mary J. Blige· Missy Elliott· Jennifer Lopez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 R.I.P. Tupac Standout 5:05
- 2 Bangin’ 5:22
- 3 Survival 1st Standout 4:19
- 4 Tryin’ 2 Make Ends 3:46
- 5 Datz What I Said 4:07
- 6 Got tha Best Hand 3:11
- 7 Ups and Downs 3:31
- 8 Bad Boyz on a Mission 4:52
- 9 Call It What You Want 4:07
- 10 IMG 3:40
- 11 Roll Yo’ Voges 3:25
- 12 What Cha Like 3:23
- 13 Mr. Dayton 3:16
- 14 Hands on My Four 5 3:30
- 15 The Unexpected 4:56
- 16 A Dead Man (Commercial) 1:37
- 17 Paper Chasing Standout 3:50
- 18 Breakin’ Skrill 2:41
- 19 Steady Mobbin’ 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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