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West Coast Bad Boyz, Vol. 1: Anotha Level of the Game

Master P · 1994

61 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A gritty southern rap odyssey weaving tales of street life with relentless beats and raw lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty tales of street life
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • varied intensity throughout the album
  • reflective moments amidst raw energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer melodic over lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, this album was Master P's significant follow-up to his debut, 'Mind of a Lunatic', which had established him in the hip-hop scene. At this point in his career, Master P was beginning to craft his identity as a prominent figure in the Southern hip-hop movement, setting the stage for his later commercial successes.
Stylistic neighbors
JUVENILE· Lil Wayne· Scarface

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:49
  • 2 What We Known Fo 5:42
  • 3 Tryin' to Make a Dollar Out of 15 Cents 4:08
  • 4 Deep 4:14
  • 5 You Do Your Thang 3:55
  • 6 Total Insanity 4:16
  • 7 Another Level 3:49
  • 8 Would You Take a Bullet for Your Homie 5:00
  • 9 Born Hustlaz 4:07
  • 10 Headin' 4 the Jack 5:02
  • 11 Tell Me Something Good 3:11
  • 12 Mobbin' Thru the Town 4:40
  • 13 Stressed Out 4:10
  • 14 Playing for Keeps 2:58
  • 15 Puttin' in Work 4:15

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