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Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire

E-40 · 1999

74 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A vibrant mix of braggadocio and street wisdom, underscored by funky beats and sharp lyricism.

Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire is an album by E-40, released in 1999. A vibrant mix of braggadocio and street wisdom, underscored by funky beats and sharp lyricism. This album is significant for its role in popularizing the hyphy movement, which would later define Bay Area rap. Its commercial success helped E-40 secure a place as a pioneer in independent hip-hop, influencing countless artists with his distinct flow and business acumen. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire sound like?

A vibrant mix of braggadocio and street wisdom, underscored by funky beats and sharp lyricism. Rooted in hip-hop and gangsta rap.

What makes Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire by E-40 notable?

This album is significant for its role in popularizing the hyphy movement, which would later define Bay Area rap. Its commercial success helped E-40 secure a place as a pioneer in independent hip-hop, influencing countless artists with his distinct flow and business acumen. By 1999, E-40 was solidifying his reputation in the West Coast hip-hop scene, following his breakthrough album 'In a Major Way' released in 1995. 'Charlie Hustle' represents a maturation of his style, showcasing his entrepreneurial mindset and unique slang while expanding his influence beyond regional borders.

How many songs are on Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire?

Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire has 17 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·74:13

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 L.I.Q. Standout 4:56
  • 2 Ballaholic 5:14
  • 3 Cause I Can 3:17
  • 4 Get Breaded Standout 4:18
  • 5 Look at Me 4:05
  • 6 Duckin’ & Dodgin’ 3:44
  • 7 Fuckin’ They Nose 5:41
  • 8 Seasoned 4:35
  • 9 Earl That’s Yo’ Life 5:23
  • 10 Rules & Regulations 4:43
  • 11 Borrow Yo’ Broad 3:37
  • 12 Do What You Know Good 4:03
  • 13 Mouthpiece 4:44
  • 14 Big Ballin’ With My Homies Standout 3:57
  • 15 Ghetto Celebrity 4:17
  • 16 Gangsterous 3:35
  • 17 Brownie Points 3:58

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

74 min 13 sec