Hoodstar

Hip-Hop · 2006 · 13 tracks

Hoodstar

High-gloss 2000s pop-rap split between club-ready anthems and surprisingly candid moments of reflection. Defined by a signature St. Louis drawl and snap production.

The ultimate 2006 time capsule for when you want to feel like the flyest person in the room.

A high-energy celebration of celebrity culture balanced by unexpected flashes of regional pride and melancholic reflection.

Hoodstar · vs · Chingy

Confident+0.8σ

Confident saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks

01

Intro (Rid’in Wit Me)

1:47

02

Hands Up

4:39

03

Club Gettin’ Crowded

4:36

04

Nike Aurr’s & Crispy Tee’s

3:47

05

Bounce That

3:53

06

Cadillac Door

3:40

07

Dem Jeans

3:49

08

Pullin’ Me Back

3:54

09

U a Freak (Nasty Girl)

4:07

10

Brand New Kicks

4:32

11

A$$ n da Aurr

4:05

12

Let Me Luv U

4:56

13

Let’s Ride

3:48

Moments Worth Waiting For

The snapping Jermaine Dupri percussion on Dem Jeans that forces a rhythmic head nod.

The sudden shift to a somber, minor-key piano melody on Pullin' Me Back.

The way the bass drops out during the bridge of Nike Aurr's & Crispy Tee's to highlight the St. Louis accent.

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