E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front
Busta Rhymes · 1998
69 min · 19 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · progressive rap
A frenetic blend of intricate wordplay and booming beats that confronts societal chaos.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- frenetic energy throughout listening dynamic peaks and valleys intricate wordplay to dissect
- Context
- By the time 'E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front' was released in January 1998, Busta Rhymes was already an established figure in hip-hop, following his successful solo debut 'The Coming' in 1996. This album marked his third studio release and showcased his growth as an artist, further solidifying his unique style and influence in the East Coast hip-hop scene.
- If you like
- hardcore hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop, progressive rap
E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front is an album by Busta Rhymes, released in 1998. A frenetic blend of intricate wordplay and booming beats that confronts societal chaos. 'E.L.E.' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA, demonstrating its commercial success. The album is notable for its ambitious themes surrounding environmental issues and societal collapse, influencing a wave of artists who began to explore similar topics in their work. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front sound like?
A frenetic blend of intricate wordplay and booming beats that confronts societal chaos. Rooted in hardcore hip-hop and East Coast hip-hop.
What makes E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front by Busta Rhymes notable?
'E.L.E.' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA, demonstrating its commercial success. The album is notable for its ambitious themes surrounding environmental issues and societal collapse, influencing a wave of artists who began to explore similar topics in their work. By the time 'E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front' was released in January 1998, Busta Rhymes was already an established figure in hip-hop, following his successful solo debut 'The Coming' in 1996. This album marked his third studio release and showcased his growth as an artist, further solidifying his unique style and influence in the East Coast hip-hop scene.
Who is E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front for?
E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front works well if you're into frenetic energy throughout listening, dynamic peaks and valleys and intricate wordplay to dissect.
How many songs are on E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front?
E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front has 19 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Intro ‐ There’s Only One Year Left!!! 2:37
- 2 Everybody Rise 2:59
- 3 Where We Are About to Take It 3:06
- 4 Extinction Level Event (The Song of Salvation) Standout 3:33
- 5 Tear da Roof Off 3:36
- 6 Against All Odds 4:18
- 7 Just Give It to Me Raw 3:01
- 8 Do It to Death 3:27
- 9 Keepin’ It Tight 4:27
- 10 Gimme Some More Standout 2:39
- 11 Iz They Wildin Wit Us & Gettin Rowdy Wit Us? 3:39
- 12 Party Is Goin’ on Over Here 2:32
- 13 Do the Bus a Bus 4:58
- 14 Take It Off 3:07
- 15 What’s It Gonna Be?! 5:24
- 16 Hot Shit Makin’ Ya Bounce 3:32
- 17 What the Fuck You Want!! 3:15
- 18 This Means War!! 4:36
- 19 Outro ‐ The Burial Song 5:04
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
69 min 50 sec
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