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Who Got the Gravy?

Digital Underground · 1998

52 min · 11 tracks · funk

A playful mix of funk-infused beats and quirky samples that embodies the eclectic spirit of West Coast hip-hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Holla Holiday — This track showcases the group's signature blend of witty lyrics and catchy hooks, making it a quintessential example of their playful style.
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    The Gravy — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's theme of seeking joy and success amidst challenges while highlighting Digital Underground's funky production.
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    Blind Mice — This track features a distinctive narrative about societal issues, demonstrating the group's ability to weave storytelling into their lighthearted sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful grooves for social gatherings
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • humorous storytelling with clever rhymes
  • fun vibes for lighthearted moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer serious, heavy themes
  • seek intense, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Who Got the Gravy?' was released in 1998, Digital Underground had transitioned from their breakthrough with 'Sex Packets' in 1990 to a more experimental sound. This album marked their first full-length release since the departure of key member Tupac Shakur, reflecting both a shift in their lineup and an evolution in their musical direction during a time of changing hip-hop dynamics.
Stylistic neighbors
A Tribe Called Quest· The Pharcyde· De La Soul

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Shall Return (intro) 1:37
  • 2 Holla Holiday 5:27
  • 3 Wind Me Up 6:56
  • 4 The Mission 5:07
  • 5 The Odd Couple 3:26
  • 6 Blind Mice 5:09
  • 7 The Gravy 4:54
  • 8 Peanut Hakeem 2:56
  • 9 Man’s Girl 8:17
  • 10 April Showers 5:09
  • 11 Cyber Teeth Tigers 3:46

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