I Need Drugs
Encyclopedia
I Need Drugs is the debut studio album
by American
hip hop music
ian Necro, released on November 7, 2000 by Psycho+Logical-Records
. This album maintains emphasis on both his violence
and sex
themes, rather than focusing on one or the other such as in his 2001 album Gory Days
and his 2005 album The Sexorcist
, respectively. The album spawned one single, "The Most Sadistic
", and a music video for the title track
. The CD is speculated to be out of print.
The album contains 13 studio tracks and three radio
freestyles
. Seven of the studio tracks from the album were previously released on the "Get on Your Knees" single and the Necro
EP
. Featured guests on the album include Necro's brother Ill Bill
and Mr. Hyde.
I Need Drugs contains many Necro classics, all of which showcase notable styles Necro refers to as "gore
" ("Your Fuckin' Head Split"), "sex
" ("Get on Your Knees") and "violence" ("The Most Sadistic
").
A controversial music video was made for the aforementioned title track, which depicts Necro's uncle and a friend shooting
heroin and smoking
crack cocaine
while Necro performs the song.
"The Most Sadistic
" and "Fuck You to the Track" were subsequently remixed since this release, in 2003 for Rare Demos and Freestyles Volume 1
and 2005 for Rare Demos and Freestyles Vol. 2 respectively. An alternate mix of "Rugged Shit" was also released in 2003 on Rare Demos & Freestyles Vol. 3
.
The track "Your Fucking Head Split" contains a sample from the soundtrack
of The Amazing Spider-Man
.
The Track "Cockroaches" contains a sample from the 1983 film "Scarface
"
named it as an iconic horrorcore
album.
The All Music Guide
ran a review by critic Jon Azpiri planning the album. He stated that "the album's unwavering desire to shock us is what makes it so boring" and that "the production is remarkably bland."
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hip hop music
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
ian Necro, released on November 7, 2000 by Psycho+Logical-Records
Psycho+Logical-Records
Psycho+Logical-Records is a record label owned by rapper Necro, operated in New York City, New York. The label was named after the thesis that it is logical for its acts to be psychotic. Psycho+Logical-Records started off in November 1999 as a means through which Necro could release his debut...
. This album maintains emphasis on both his violence
Violence
Violence is the use of physical force to apply a state to others contrary to their wishes. violence, while often a stand-alone issue, is often the culmination of other kinds of conflict, e.g...
and sex
Sex
In biology, sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits, often resulting in the specialization of organisms into a male or female variety . Sexual reproduction involves combining specialized cells to form offspring that inherit traits from both parents...
themes, rather than focusing on one or the other such as in his 2001 album Gory Days
Gory Days
Gory Days is the second studio album by American hip hop musician Necro, released on November 7, 2001 by Psycho+Logical-Records. In this album, Necro emphasizes his death rap theme, rather than sex, such as in his 2005 album The Sexorcist. The album spawned two singles, "Bury You with Satan" and...
and his 2005 album The Sexorcist
The Sexorcist
The Sexorcist is the fourth studio album by American hip hop musician Necro, released on August 2, 2005 by Psycho+Logical-Records. Necro has been known for his gory lyrics, however this album marked a focus particularly on sex and porn. It is also the second album to feature live instrumentation by...
, respectively. The album spawned one single, "The Most Sadistic
The Most Sadistic
"The Most Sadistic" is a song by American rapper Necro, featuring his brother, Ill Bill, which was released in 1999. It was the first and only single from his debut album, I Need Drugs, released the following year....
", and a music video for the title track
I Need Drugs (song)
"I Need Drugs" is the title track of Necro's debut studio album, I Need Drugs. It is the third track on the album and also the most drug-inspired song on the album...
. The CD is speculated to be out of print.
The album contains 13 studio tracks and three radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
freestyles
Freestyle rap
Freestyle rap commonly refers to rap lyrics which are improvised through a acapella or with instrumental beats, i.e. performed with no previously composed lyrics, or "off the top of the head"...
. Seven of the studio tracks from the album were previously released on the "Get on Your Knees" single and the Necro
Necro (EP)
Necro is the debut EP by American hip hop musician Necro, released in 1998 by Uncle Howie Records. The EP contains five studio tracks and two instrumental tracks...
EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
. Featured guests on the album include Necro's brother Ill Bill
Ill Bill
William Braunstein, better known as Ill Bill, is a American rapper and record producer from Brooklyn, New York. Having gained notoriety in the underground hip hop group Non Phixion, Ill Bill is known for his hardcore lyrics and as the producer, founder and CEO of Uncle Howie Records...
and Mr. Hyde.
I Need Drugs contains many Necro classics, all of which showcase notable styles Necro refers to as "gore
Graphic violence
Graphic violence is the depiction of especially vivid, brutal and realistic acts of violence in visual media such as literature, film, television, and video games...
" ("Your Fuckin' Head Split"), "sex
Sex
In biology, sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits, often resulting in the specialization of organisms into a male or female variety . Sexual reproduction involves combining specialized cells to form offspring that inherit traits from both parents...
" ("Get on Your Knees") and "violence" ("The Most Sadistic
The Most Sadistic
"The Most Sadistic" is a song by American rapper Necro, featuring his brother, Ill Bill, which was released in 1999. It was the first and only single from his debut album, I Need Drugs, released the following year....
").
A controversial music video was made for the aforementioned title track, which depicts Necro's uncle and a friend shooting
Injection (medicine)
An injection is an infusion method of putting fluid into the body, usually with a hollow needle and a syringe which is pierced through the skin to a sufficient depth for the material to be forced into the body...
heroin and smoking
Smoking
Smoking is a practice in which a substance, most commonly tobacco or cannabis, is burned and the smoke is tasted or inhaled. This is primarily practised as a route of administration for recreational drug use, as combustion releases the active substances in drugs such as nicotine and makes them...
crack cocaine
Crack cocaine
Crack cocaine is the freebase form of cocaine that can be smoked. It may also be termed rock, hard, iron, cavvy, base, or just crack; it is the most addictive form of cocaine. Crack rocks offer a short but intense high to smokers...
while Necro performs the song.
"The Most Sadistic
The Most Sadistic
"The Most Sadistic" is a song by American rapper Necro, featuring his brother, Ill Bill, which was released in 1999. It was the first and only single from his debut album, I Need Drugs, released the following year....
" and "Fuck You to the Track" were subsequently remixed since this release, in 2003 for Rare Demos and Freestyles Volume 1
Rare Demos and Freestyles Volume 1
Rare Demos and Freestyles Volume 1 is the first rarities compilation by American hip hop musician Necro, released on September 16, 2003 by Psycho+Logical-Records.The compilation contains 10 demos, four radio freestyles and one remix...
and 2005 for Rare Demos and Freestyles Vol. 2 respectively. An alternate mix of "Rugged Shit" was also released in 2003 on Rare Demos & Freestyles Vol. 3
Rare Demos & Freestyles Vol. 3
Rare Demos & Freestyles Vol. 3 is the third rarities compilation by American hip hop musician Necro, released on September 16, 2003 by Psycho+Logical-Records....
.
The track "Your Fucking Head Split" contains a sample from the soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
of The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man (TV series)
The Amazing Spider-Man is the first live-action TV series based on the popular comic book The Amazing Spider-Man, not counting his appearances on the educational The Electric Company series, and was shown in the USA between 1977-1979...
.
The Track "Cockroaches" contains a sample from the 1983 film "Scarface
Scarface (1983 film)
Scarface is a 1983 American epic crime drama movie directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone, produced by Martin Bregman and starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana...
"
Reception
In 2009, FangoriaFangoria
Fangoria is an American magazine devoted to horror and exploitation films, which has a number of associated brands:* Fangoria Comics* Fangoria Films* Fangoria RadioFangoria may also refer to:* Fangoria , a Spanish electro pop band...
named it as an iconic horrorcore
Horrorcore
Horrorcore is a subgenre of hip hop music based in horror-themed lyrical content and imagery. While the style is rarely popular, some performers have sold well in the mainstream scene.-Origins:...
album.
The All Music Guide
All Music Guide
Allmusic is a service of music guide, owned by All Media Guide. Allmusic was founded in 1991 by popular-culture archivist Michael Erlewine as a guide for consumers. Its first reference book was published the following year...
ran a review by critic Jon Azpiri planning the album. He stated that "the album's unwavering desire to shock us is what makes it so boring" and that "the production is remarkably bland."
Track listing
- "The Most SadisticThe Most Sadistic"The Most Sadistic" is a song by American rapper Necro, featuring his brother, Ill Bill, which was released in 1999. It was the first and only single from his debut album, I Need Drugs, released the following year....
" (featuring Ill BillIll BillWilliam Braunstein, better known as Ill Bill, is a American rapper and record producer from Brooklyn, New York. Having gained notoriety in the underground hip hop group Non Phixion, Ill Bill is known for his hardcore lyrics and as the producer, founder and CEO of Uncle Howie Records...
) – 2:59 - "Hoe Blow" – 3:33
- "I Need DrugsI Need Drugs (song)"I Need Drugs" is the title track of Necro's debut studio album, I Need Drugs. It is the third track on the album and also the most drug-inspired song on the album...
" – 4:42 - "Your Fuckin' Head Split" – 3:06
- "You're Dead" (featuring Ill Bill) – 3:01
- "Get on Your Knees" – 5:36
- "Rugged Shit" – 3:08
- "I'm Sick of You" – 3:13
- "Cockroaches" – 2:46
- "Fuck You to the Track" – 3:13
- "Burn the Groove to Death" – 5:18
- "Underground" – 5:54
- "S.T.D." – 2:41
- "WKCR 89.9 Freestyle 4/20/2000" (featuring Mr. Hyde) – 8:18
- "WNYU 89.1 X-Mas Freestyle 12/23/99" – 2:32
- "WNYU 89.1 Freestyle 5/10/2000" (featuring Mr. Hyde) – 5:57
Personnel
- Necro – vocals, arranging, composingMusical compositionMusical composition can refer to an original piece of music, the structure of a musical piece, or the process of creating a new piece of music. People who practice composition are called composers.- Musical compositions :...
, writingWritingWriting is the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols . It is distinguished from illustration, such as cave drawing and painting, and non-symbolic preservation of language via non-textual media, such as magnetic tape audio.Writing most likely...
, photographyPhotographyPhotography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
, production, mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may... - Ill BillIll BillWilliam Braunstein, better known as Ill Bill, is a American rapper and record producer from Brooklyn, New York. Having gained notoriety in the underground hip hop group Non Phixion, Ill Bill is known for his hardcore lyrics and as the producer, founder and CEO of Uncle Howie Records...
– guest vocals - Mr. Hyde – guest vocals