Livin' Like Hustlers
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Livin' Like Hustlers is the debut album
by the rap group Above the Law, released in 1990. Dr. Dre
produced two tracks, "Murder Rap" and "The Last Song". The song "Murder Rap" is featured on the fictional radio station Radio Los Santos in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
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In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Sources 100 Best Rap Albums Ever.
Singles - Billboard (North America)
"Flow On (Move Me No Mountain)"
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by the rap group Above the Law, released in 1990. Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
produced two tracks, "Murder Rap" and "The Last Song". The song "Murder Rap" is featured on the fictional radio station Radio Los Santos in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 open world action video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall...
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In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Sources 100 Best Rap Albums Ever.
Track listing
- "Murder Rap" – 4:14
- "Untouchable" – 3:45
- "Livin' Like Hustlers" – 5:45
- "Another Execution" – 4:21
- "Menace to Society" – 4:33
- "Just Kickin' Lyrics" – 4:22
- "Ballin'" – 4:19
- "Freedom of Speech" – 4:20
- "Flow On (Move Me No Mountain)" – 3:57
- "The Last Song" – 6:21
Personnel
- Eazy-EEazy-EEric Lynn Wright , better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California...
- Executive Producer - Big Bass Brian - Mastering
- Andre "L.A. Dre" Bolton - Keyboards
- Cold 187umCold 187umGregory Fernan Hutchinson , better known by his stage names Big Hutch and Cold 187 um, is an African American rapper and producer, and the lead act of the rap group Above the Law. The group signed to Ruthless Records in late 1989, releasing their debut album, Livin' Like Hustlers, in 1990...
- Vocals, Producer - Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
- Assistant Producer - Peter Dokus - Photography
- Helane Freeman - Art Direction
- Joe Gastwirt
- Go Mack - Vocals
- K.M.G the Illustrator - Vocals
- Laylaw - Vocals, Producer
- David Mitson
- Mike Sims - Bass, Guitar, Vocals
- Donovan Sound - Engineer
- Total Kaos - Vocals
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)Year | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|
1990 | The Billboard 200 | 75 |
1990 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 14 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|---|
1990 | "Murder Rap" | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 41 |
1990 | "Murder Rap" | Hot Rap Singles | 1 |
1990 | "Untouchable" | Hot Rap Singles | 1 |
Samples
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"Flow On (Move Me No Mountain)"
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