Da Real World

Hip-Hop · 1999 · 16 tracks

Da Real World

Dark, futuristic hip-hop defined by metallic Timbaland production and a defiant, high-concept reclamation of power. The sound of the year 2000 arriving early.

June 22, 1999 · EastWest Records America

A cold, metallic confidence that feels both high-fashion and street-level.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks

01

Mysterious (intro)

1:07

02

Beat Biters

4:24

04

All N My Grill

4:32

05

Dangerous Mouths

3:29

06

Hot Boyz

3:36

07

You Don’t Know

4:48

08

Mr. D.J.

4:30

09

Checkin’ for You (interlude)

2:09

10

Stickin’ Chickens

4:55

11

Smooth Chick

4:18

12

We Did It

3:51

13

Throw Your Hands Up (interlude)

1:18

14

She’s a Bitch

4:00

15

U Can’t Resist

4:37

16

Crazy Feelings

4:35

17

Religious Blessings (outro)

0:40

Moments Worth Listening For

The jarring, industrial synth lead on 'She's a Bitch' that sounds like a warning siren.

The lush, melancholic orchestral strings on 'All N My Grill' clashing with the dry, ticking percussion.

The way the beat on 'Hot Boyz' seems to breathe, expanding and contracting around the guest verses.

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