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Thugs Are Us

Trick Daddy · 2001

62 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · Southern hip-hop

Raw Southern grit meets unfiltered narratives over hard-hitting beats, encapsulating the essence of early 2000s Miami rap.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing variations immersive storytelling experience
Context
By 2001, Trick Daddy was solidifying his reputation in hip-hop with 'Thugs Are Us,' his fourth studio album and follow-up to the successful 'Book of Thugs.' This release came during a peak in his career, showcasing his unique Southern rap style and lyrical authenticity, which helped define the genre's evolution.
If you like
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop, Southern hip-hop

Thugs Are Us is an album by Trick Daddy, released in 2001. Raw Southern grit meets unfiltered narratives over hard-hitting beats, encapsulating the essence of early 2000s Miami rap. This album resonated deeply within the Southern hip-hop scene and played a crucial role in popularizing Miami bass-influenced rap. Its lead single 'I’m a Thug' became an anthem for a generation, while the album's raw honesty earned it positive reviews from critics, further establishing Trick Daddy as a key figure in hardcore hip-hop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thugs Are Us sound like?

Raw Southern grit meets unfiltered narratives over hard-hitting beats, encapsulating the essence of early 2000s Miami rap. Rooted in gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop.

What makes Thugs Are Us by Trick Daddy notable?

This album resonated deeply within the Southern hip-hop scene and played a crucial role in popularizing Miami bass-influenced rap. Its lead single 'I’m a Thug' became an anthem for a generation, while the album's raw honesty earned it positive reviews from critics, further establishing Trick Daddy as a key figure in hardcore hip-hop. By 2001, Trick Daddy was solidifying his reputation in hip-hop with 'Thugs Are Us,' his fourth studio album and follow-up to the successful 'Book of Thugs.' This release came during a peak in his career, showcasing his unique Southern rap style and lyrical authenticity, which helped define the genre's evolution.

Who is Thugs Are Us for?

Thugs Are Us works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, wave-like pacing variations and immersive storytelling experience.

How many songs are on Thugs Are Us?

Thugs Are Us has 18 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·62:39

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

  • 1 Intro 0:33
  • 2 I’m a Thug Standout 4:14
  • 3 Where U From Standout 4:53
  • 4 Noodle 3:35
  • 5 Take It to da House 3:46
  • 6 Thump in the Trunk (skit) 1:12
  • 7 Can’t F**k With the South 3:58
  • 8 Survivin’ the Drought Standout 3:47
  • 9 Pull Over (remix) 3:31
  • 10 Have My Cheese 2:54
  • 11 Bricks & Marijuana 4:07
  • 12 N Word 3:08
  • 13 99 Problems 3:04
  • 14 For All My Ladies 3:23
  • 15 The Hotness 4:32
  • 16 Somebody Shoulda Told Ya 3:51
  • 17 Amerika 4:23
  • 18 Snippet 3:42

Release Date

January 1, 2001

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

62 min 39 sec