Quite possibly one of the grimiest albums made since the emergence of the Wu Tang Clan, this was the last album released by Andre Adams under the name Dre Dog, as he later changed it to Andre Nickatina. The staple of the Dre Dog era was gritty beats and rhymes about the darker side of the rap game, and this album exemplified it all. With production by TC among others, and features from Black C of RBL Posse, Cougnut of IMP, and Totally Insane, the Bay Area star power of this album is what makes it such a classic. But Dre Dog didn't need too much help from others, as the solo songs put so much emotion and despair into glorifying a lifestyle which seemed to be taking it's toll. It's like watching the conflict of Dre being so caught up in what he's doing that from song to song you see both sides of it all. From partying with drugs on "Powda 4 The Hoes" to the repercussions of his habits on "Situation Critical". You hear it all on this album, and it gives a great view into what was going on in San Francisco in the early to mid 90's.
Key Tracks: Muthafucka (Ft. Cougnut), Killa Whale, Mind Full of Hatred
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So criminally underrated. Biggy totally ripped Dre Dog's sample of "juicy" too. And the Bay is left uncredited. @ least Nickatina is packing shows, now, but has a nasty habit. Hopefully sticks around. Filmore! Hennesey and Pineapple Juice!
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