Released: April 21, 1998
Recorded: 1997-1998
Genre: West Coast hip hop, Rap, Gangsta rap
Length: 41:55
Label: Priority
Producer: Allfrumtha I, Binky Mack, Damon G. Riddick, Dutch, Mack 10 (exec.)
Released in 1998, “Allfrumtha I – Allfrumtha I” is the debut album by the West Coast hip hop duo Allfrumtha I, which consists of members Binky Mack and Squeak Ru. The album was released under the Priority Records label and features guest appearances from artists such as Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10.
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and energetic performances from the duo. However, some criticized its lack of depth and lyrical content. Here is a tracklist for the album:
Tracklist:
Gangsta’s Prayer
Hoo-Ride ‘N’ (featuring Boo Kapone, CJ Mac, The Comrads & WC)
Fill My Cup (To tha Rim)
County Jail (Insert)
County Jail
Get Yo Bang On (featuring Mack 10)
Caps (featuring Road Dawgs)
Guess Who
The Joke (Insert)
Unthinkable
Make You Dance – (featuring Mack 10 & Soultre)
Dopest on tha Planet (featuring Mack 10 & Ice Cube)
My Niggas (Insert)
Rollin’ Wit Connect
The album’s lead single, “County Jail,” was a minor hit and showcased the duo’s signature West Coast gangsta rap style. The album’s other tracks also feature hard-hitting beats and aggressive lyrics, making it a solid representation of the genre.
Despite its lack of lyrical depth, “Allfrumtha I – Allfrumtha I” is an enjoyable album that captures the energy and spirit of West Coast hip hop in the late 1990s. Fans of the genre will appreciate the album’s production and memorable performances from Allfrumtha I and its guest artists.
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