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How a Thug Was Born
Hip-Hop · 2007 · 17 tracks

How a Thug Was Born

Layzie Bone

High-speed Midwest flows meet velvet-smooth R&B harmonies. A polished, soulful exploration of street life and family legacy from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's L-Burna.

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It's that classic Bone Thugs speed mixed with a smooth late-night cruising vibe.

A confident blend of street-hardened defiance and soulful, late-night reflection.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks
01
Mo Thug Anthem
4:05
02
Cruisin
4:24
03
Fly the Coup
3:13
04
Stop the Music
3:27
05
Take a Trip
3:57
06
Grab a Drink
3:25
07
Baby Come Back
3:53
08
Tear the Roof Off
2:56
09
Stand Up
4:01
10
Tonite
3:50
11
Yesterday
3:49
12
Get Some
3:16
13
Caught Up
5:24
14
Whatya Lookn For
3:49
15
Grimy
4:04
16
Family
4:11
17
2wice
4:56
Moments Worth Waiting For
The seamless transition from aggressive double-time verses into a velvet-smooth harmonized hook on the opening anthem.
The way the bassline on Cruisin locks into a hypnotic pocket that demands a slow head nod.
The vulnerable, stripped-back storytelling on Yesterday that highlights the contrast between street grit and personal loss.
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