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The Bad Influence

Lil Wyte · 2009

47 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop ยท gangsta rap ยท hardcore hip-hop

Raw Southern hip-hop rhythms blend with confessional lyrics, reflecting the gritty realities of life and personal struggles.

The Bad Influence is an album by Lil Wyte, released in 2009. Raw Southern hip-hop rhythms blend with confessional lyrics, reflecting the gritty realities of life and personal struggles. 'The Bad Influence' gained attention for its unfiltered portrayal of substance use and street life, contributing to discussions around addiction in hip-hop. It continued to build Lil Wyte's reputation within the Memphis rap scene and garnered a strong fanbase despite not charting on mainstream lists, highlighting the influence of regional sounds over commercial appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Bad Influence sound like?

Raw Southern hip-hop rhythms blend with confessional lyrics, reflecting the gritty realities of life and personal struggles. Rooted in hip-hop and gangsta rap.

What makes The Bad Influence by Lil Wyte notable?

'The Bad Influence' gained attention for its unfiltered portrayal of substance use and street life, contributing to discussions around addiction in hip-hop. It continued to build Lil Wyte's reputation within the Memphis rap scene and garnered a strong fanbase despite not charting on mainstream lists, highlighting the influence of regional sounds over commercial appeal. In 2009, Lil Wyte released 'The Bad Influence' as his fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'The One and Only.' At this point in his career, he was solidifying his presence in the underground rap scene while exploring deeper themes of addiction and loyalty. The album showcased a maturation in his lyrical content, moving beyond party anthems into more introspective territory.

How many songs are on The Bad Influence?

The Bad Influence has 15 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·47:10

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Some Other Shit 3:19
  • 2 All Stops 3:24
  • 3 I Say Yes 2:55
  • 4 Leanin' Off Dat Yurple 3:06
  • 5 One Lil Pill 3:12
  • 6 I Rep Mine 3:08
  • 7 I'm Da Bad Influence Standout 3:29
  • 8 Oxy Cotton Standout 3:44
  • 9 Supply & Demand Standout 3:18
  • 10 George Bush 2:51
  • 11 Get Gone 3:05
  • 12 So Called Homies 3:21
  • 13 That's What It Is 3:13
  • 14 Maria 3:05
  • 15 Outro 2:00

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

47 min 10 sec