Roots of Evil
| Roots of Evil | ||||
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| Released | October 20, 1998 | |||
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| Label | Illstreet[1] | |||
| Producer | Dr. Butcher CJ Moore[2] | |||
| Kool G Rap chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [1] |
| RapReviews | 8.0/10[4] |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [6] |
| The Source | [5] |
Roots Of Evil is the second solo album by Mafioso rap artist Kool G Rap, released in 1998 by Kool G's record label, Illstreet.[7][8] It boasts two singles, "Foul Cats" and "Can't Stop the Shine," and reached #43 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album contains the first recorded appearance of Papoose.[9]
Production[edit]
The album was recorded in Arizona, during a period of time where G. Rap was purposely avoiding New York.[2]
Critical reception[edit]
Complex wrote that "G. Rap's rhymes are so richly detailed that they put you right there in the heart of the action."[2]
Track listing[edit]
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | *Interlude* | 1:43 | |
| 2 | "Hitman's Diary" | Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 3:43 |
| 3 | "One Dark Night" | Fade For Underworld Productions | Kool G Rap | 1:45 |
| 4 | "Foul Cats" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 3:23 |
| 5 | "Tekilla Sunrise" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 4:31 |
| 6 | "At Da Wake" | *Interlude* | 1:10 | |
| 7 | "Home Sweet Funeral Home" | Haji A. | Jinx, Kool G Rap, Papoose | 2:51 |
| 8 | "Mobsta's" | Fade For Underworld Productions | Kool G Rap | 3:18 |
| 9 | "Let the Games Begin" | Rich 5 | Kool G Rap | 3:28 |
| 10 | "A Thugs Love Story (Chapter I, II, III)" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 9:33 |
| 11 | "Da Bosses Lady" | A. Evans | Camileone, Kool G Rap | 3:54 |
| 12 | "Mafioso" | Rich 5 | Kool G Rap | 2:51 |
| 13 | "Thug's Anthem" | E. Thompson | Johnny 2 Gunz, Kool G Rap, Pokaface | 3:46 |
| 14 | "Da Heat" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 3:34 |
| 15 | "Can't Stop the Shine" | Kool G Rap | Kool G Rap, Miss Jones | 3:58 |
| 16 | "Cannon Fire" | Kool G Rap | Kool G Rap | 4:11 |
| 17 | "Outro" | *Interlude* | 1:05 | |
| 18 | "Daddy Figure" | Fade For Underworld Productions, J. Stank | Kool G Rap | 5:06 |
Samples[edit]
- "Cannon Fire"
- "Ballad for the Fallen Soldier" by The Isley Brothers
- "Can't Stop The Shine"
- "What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'" by Stephanie Mills
- "Da Bosses Lady"
- "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge
- "Foul Cats"
- "Poor Abbey Walsh" by Marvin Gaye
- "Hitman's Diary"
- "You Light Up My Life" by Jean Carne
- "Let The Games Begin"
- "Have Mercy on Me" by The East St. Louis Gospelettes
- "Mobsta's"
- "Ain't No Sunshine" by Tom Jones
- "A Thug's Love Story (Chapter I, II, III)"
- "Mellow Mood (Part I)" by Barry White
Album singles[edit]
| Single information |
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"Foul Cats"
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"Can't Stop the Shine"
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Charts[edit]
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 43 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 8.
- ^ a b c "10 Underrated Albums by Great Rappers". Complex.
- ^ Roots of Evil at AllMusic
- ^ "Kool G. Rap :: Roots of Evil :: Down Low". RapReviews. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- ^ "Music: Roots Of Evil (Vinyl) by Kool G. Rap (Artist)". tower.com. 2009-02-26. Archived from the original on 2009-02-26. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. p. 466. ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8.
- ^ "Kool G Rap | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Kool G Rap Poised To Reclaim Throne". MTV News.
- ^ "Next". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. July 29, 2006 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Kool G Rap Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
