Released 20 years ago
YoYoYoYoYo
Spank Rock · 2006
41 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop
A playful fusion of eclectic beats and provocative lyrics that challenge hip-hop conventions with a distinctly irreverent touch.
Top tracks — play these first
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Backyard Betty — This track sets the tone for the album with its infectious beat and playful lyrics, showcasing Spank Rock's knack for blending humor with social commentary.
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Coke & Wet — Capturing the essence of party culture, this track combines catchy hooks with audacious wordplay, making it an anthem within the club scene.
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Rick Rubin — Named after the iconic producer, this song features a clever mix of nostalgia and contemporary references, highlighting Spank Rock's self-aware lyrical style.
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Sweet Talk — With its seductive rhythm and flirtatious lyrics, this track exemplifies the album's exploration of sexuality while maintaining an upbeat energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's inventive sampling and bold themes create a distinctive sound within hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks feature unconventional sampling techniques, blending genres like punk and electronic with hip-hop beats.
- The lyrics often employ playful and provocative themes, with a focus on sexual innuendo and irreverence that challenges traditional hip-hop norms.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What It Look Like
The verses shift from playful bravado to introspective vulnerability, offering a rare glimpse behind Spank Rock's confident facade.
This contrast between bravado and vulnerability deepens the listener's understanding of identity within hip-hop culture.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Backyard Betty 3:28
- 2 What It Look Like 3:06
- 3 IMC 2:33
- 4 Rick Rubin 3:33
- 5 Touch Me 3:24
- 6 Bump 5:19
- 7 Sweet Talk 4:12
- 8 Chilly Will 4:33
- 9 Top Billin' From Far Left 3:53
- 10 Coke & Wet 2:10
- 11 Competition 3:32
- 12 Outro (Screwville USA) 2:05
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