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The Hustler's Guide to the Game
Hip-Hop · 2008 · 14 tracks

The Hustler's Guide to the Game

David Banner

Aggressive Mississippi crunk meets street-level philosophy. Heavy 808s and raspy vocals deliver a high-stakes guide to southern survival.

July 22, 2008

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A high-octane, confrontational energy that serves as a vehicle for street-level wisdom.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
01
Intro
1:25
02
Gangsta Grillz Education
2:08
03
Play
4:15
04
Diamonds Freestyle
1:36
05
Hustlers Guide, Skit 1
2:01
06
Haters Freestyle
1:45
07
Ain’t Got Nothing
3:41
08
Banner Talks
1:51
09
Westside
3:38
10
Hustler's Guide, Skit 2
1:39
11
Gangsta Walk
5:13
12
On Everything
1:40
13
Certified
3:38
14
Outro
1:04
Moments Worth Listening For
The relentless, high-velocity delivery on 'Play' that defines the crunk era energy.
The jarring transition from aggressive street anthems to the sobering social commentary in the 'Hustler's Guide' skits.
The heavy, distorted bass drop on 'Gangsta Walk' that pushes the limits of low-end production.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Hustler's Guide to the Game sound next to the rest of David Banner's catalogue?

Compressed Loud+0.6σ

The production is pushed a touch harder into compressed loud than this artist usually allows.

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