Son of G Rap
Son of G Rap is an collaborative album by hip hop artists 38 Spesh and Kool G Rap.[1] The two rappers first worked together in 2014, when they released the DJ Premier-produced cut entitled "The Meeting" (which is also featured on this album). However, they would not finish their entire project until four years later, in 2018.
Son of G Rap | ||||
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Studio album by 38 Spesh and Kool G Rap | ||||
Released | July 6, 2018 (soft release) July 20, 2018 (worldwide) | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, Mafioso rap | |||
Label | TCF Music Group | |||
Producer | DJ Premier, Pete Rock, The Alchemist, Showbiz, Midnite, 38 Spesh, Naughty Shorts, Daringer, I.D. | |||
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Kool G Rap chronology | ||||
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The project was first announced by 38 Spesh on social media on April 1, 2018.[2] The album had a soft release on July 6, 2018, only being available on websites such as Bandcamp and YouTube and Hip Hop DX.[3] The album was officially released on all streaming services, as well as physical and digital retailers on July 20, 2018.[4]
Son of G Rap features vocals from 38 Spesh on all 15 tracks, with Kool G Rap appearing on 9 of the 15 tracks. The album is considered an homage to the impact Kool G Rap has made on the culture of Hip Hop and a passing of the torch to the younger artist 38 Spesh.[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap | Midnite | 2:14 |
2. | "Upstate 2 Queens" | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap | 38 Spesh | 2:55 |
3. | "Land Mine" (featuring Ransom) | 38 Spesh, Ransom | The Alchemist | 2:18 |
4. | "Shame" | 38 Spesh | Naughty Shorts | 3:06 |
5. | "G Heist" | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap | Daringer | 2:25 |
6. | "Dead or Alive" (featuring Cormega) | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap, Cormega | Midnite | 3:43 |
7. | "The Meeting (Problems or Peace)" | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap | DJ Premier | 3:48 |
8. | "Binoculars" (featuring N.O.R.E., Vado and Benny The Butcher) | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap, Noreaga, Vado, Benny | I.D. | 4:06 |
9. | "Nothin Gonna Change" (featuring Emanny) | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap, Emanny | Midnite | 2:58 |
10. | "Bricks at the Pen" | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap | Showbiz | 3:23 |
11. | "Flow Gods" (featuring Freddie Gibbs and Meyhem Lauren) | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap, Freddie Gibbs, Meyhem Lauren | Pete Rock | 3:10 |
12. | "Heartless" (featuring Dwayne Collins) | 38 Spesh, Kool G Rap, Dwayne Collins | 38 Spesh | 4:00 |
13. | "Honest Truth" (featuring AZ) | 38 Spesh, AZ | Midnite | 2:50 |
14. | "Young 1's" (featuring Che'Noir and Anthony Hamilton) | 38 Spesh, Che'Noir, Anthony Hamilton | DJ Premier | 3:30 |
15. | "Aborted Child" | 38 Spesh | Pete Rock | 2:43 |
References
- "38 Spesh & Kool G Rap Deliver "Son of G Rap" Album". HipHopDX.com. 2018-07-06. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
- https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCFkKXgSY4/
- http://ambrosiaforheads.com/2018/07/kool-g-rap-dj-premier-alchemist-album-stream/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/BlMooT4AyLN/
- https://classichiphopmagazine.com/news/2018/6/3/classic-hip-hop-is-coming-back-man-new-son-of-g-rap-lp-dropping-june-8th-2018