Cassidy I 39-m A Hustla Album — Simple & Plus
's second studio album, I'm a Hustla, released on June 28, 2005, marked a pivotal moment in his career by transitioning from the R&B-leaning success of his debut toward his roots as a gritty, lyrical battle rapper. Commercial and Chart Performance
7. "The Professional"
The closest thing to a sequel to "Hotel," but without R. Kelly. It’s a short sex skit/song that is forgettable but serves as a breather between the heavy battle rap tracks.
Album Release: "I 39 M A Hustla" was released on November 7, 2006, through Money Makkin Musik, a label he co-founded. The album became a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his gritty, street-oriented lyrics and his ability to craft catchy hooks.
Reception
The tracklist reads like a mid-2000s hall of fame, including: on "Can't Fade Me". on the high-octane "6 Minutes". Mary J. Blige on the official "I'm a Hustla" remix. on "So Long".
Weaknesses
- Repetitive production. Swizz Beatz has a signature sound, and by track 10, the constant sirens, handclaps, and looped vocals become exhausting. A few outside producers could have added depth.
- Limited subject matter. This is a hustler album. If you want introspection, love songs, or political commentary, look elsewhere. It’s 90% boasts, threats, and street economics.
- The skits. Like many mid-2000s rap albums, the skits are skippable.
's second studio album, I'm a Hustla, released on June 28, 2005, marked a pivotal moment in his career by transitioning from the R&B-leaning success of his debut toward his roots as a gritty, lyrical battle rapper. Commercial and Chart Performance
7. "The Professional"
The closest thing to a sequel to "Hotel," but without R. Kelly. It’s a short sex skit/song that is forgettable but serves as a breather between the heavy battle rap tracks.
Album Release: "I 39 M A Hustla" was released on November 7, 2006, through Money Makkin Musik, a label he co-founded. The album became a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his gritty, street-oriented lyrics and his ability to craft catchy hooks.
Reception
The tracklist reads like a mid-2000s hall of fame, including: on "Can't Fade Me". on the high-octane "6 Minutes". Mary J. Blige on the official "I'm a Hustla" remix. on "So Long".
Weaknesses
- Repetitive production. Swizz Beatz has a signature sound, and by track 10, the constant sirens, handclaps, and looped vocals become exhausting. A few outside producers could have added depth.
- Limited subject matter. This is a hustler album. If you want introspection, love songs, or political commentary, look elsewhere. It’s 90% boasts, threats, and street economics.
- The skits. Like many mid-2000s rap albums, the skits are skippable.