Breakin' News
E-40 · 2003
75 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A vibrant blend of hyphy beats and sharp lyrics that electrify the West Coast hip-hop scene.
Breakin' News is an album by E-40, released in 2003. A vibrant blend of hyphy beats and sharp lyrics that electrify the West Coast hip-hop scene. 'Breakin' News' is significant for its role in popularizing the hyphy sound, a movement that would gain momentum in the early 2000s. The album features notable collaborations and helped solidify E-40's status as a pioneer and ambassador of West Coast hip-hop, receiving positive reviews from critics for its innovative production and lyrical content. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Breakin' News sound like?
A vibrant blend of hyphy beats and sharp lyrics that electrify the West Coast hip-hop scene. Rooted in hip-hop and gangsta rap.
What makes Breakin' News by E-40 notable?
'Breakin' News' is significant for its role in popularizing the hyphy sound, a movement that would gain momentum in the early 2000s. The album features notable collaborations and helped solidify E-40's status as a pioneer and ambassador of West Coast hip-hop, receiving positive reviews from critics for its innovative production and lyrical content. By 2003, E-40 was an established figure in the hip-hop community, releasing 'Breakin' News' as his twelfth studio album. This release followed his 2001 album 'Grit & Grind', showcasing E-40's continued evolution and influence within the Bay Area rap scene, particularly during the rise of the hyphy movement.
How many songs are on Breakin' News?
Breakin' News has 18 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breakin' News Standout 4:53
- 2 Hot 3:07
- 3 I Got Dat Work Standout 4:51
- 4 Quarterbackin' 4:44
- 5 Married to the Ave 4:25
- 6 One Night Stand 4:11
- 7 I Hope U Get This Kite 4:05
- 8 Act a Ass 4:28
- 9 Anybody Can Get It 4:22
- 10 Gasoline 4:34
- 11 Show & Prove 3:40
- 12 This Goes Out 3:56
- 13 Northern Califoolya Standout 5:09
- 14 That's a Good Look 4 U 4:24
- 15 If If Was a 5th 4:17
- 16 Wa La 3:53
- 17 Pharmaceutical (outro) 2:23
- 18 Quarterbackin' (DJ Quick remix) 4:03
Release Date
January 1, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
75 min 32 sec
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