School Was My Hustle
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School Was My Hustle is the first studio album from Kidz in the Hall
, a Chicago hip hop
duo. It was the first release since Rawkus Records
was reactivated independently after its catalog was purchased by Universal Music Group
. It was created in the fall of 2010 in the basement of Naledge's mom Jeanette's house which is crazy because she lives all the way in Tallahassee. Two talented rappers! :)
Kidz in the Hall
Kidz in the Hall is an American hip hop duo from Chicago, Illinois.-History:Group members Jabari Evans and Michael Aguilar met in 2000 during a talent show at the University of Pennsylvania. They began recording songs, making demos, and performing at local shows which eventually led to Double-0...
, a Chicago hip hop
Chicago hip hop
-Gritty/Grimy:Chicago hip hop or Chicago rap music, has no uniform sound or standard style similar to East Coast hip hop. Chicago hip hop often varies between Alternative hip hop, Gangsta rap, and Hardcore rap depending on the area of Chicago the rapper is from....
duo. It was the first release since Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records is an American hip-hop record label known for jump-starting the careers of both Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Rawkus started in 1996 with initial releases ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass...
was reactivated independently after its catalog was purchased by Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. It was created in the fall of 2010 in the basement of Naledge's mom Jeanette's house which is crazy because she lives all the way in Tallahassee. Two talented rappers! :)
Track listing
- "Hustler's" (Intro) - 0:57
- "Ritalin" - 1:57
- "Wassup Jo'" - 3:52
- Contains a sample from "Dream Journey" by Bob JamesBob James (musician)Robert McElhiney James is a jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer.-Biography:During the 1970s, Bob James played a major role in establishing the smooth jazz genre. "Angela", the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, is probably Bob James' most well-known work to date...
- Contains a sample from "Dream Journey" by Bob James
- "Wheelz Fall Off ('06 Til)" - 3:44
- "Ms. Juanita" - 3:57
- "Cruise Control" - 3:17
- "Go Ill" - 4:36
- Contains a sample from "The Spic" by Alan TewAlan TewAlan Tew is a British composer and arranger.He got his start as the pianist/arranger for the Len Turner Band based in London, in the 1950s.He is known as composer of library music, including the theme songs for British TV programmes, Doctor in the House called Bond Street Parade, theme from Mother...
- Contains a sample from "The Spic" by Alan Tew
- "Dumbass Tales" - 3:46
- Contains a sample from "Rockin' You Eternally" by Leon WareLeon WareLeon Ware is a soul music singer, songwriter and producer. Best known for crafting the hit album, I Want You, originally recorded for Ware, until friend and Motown icon Marvin Gaye was assigned to the album in 1976...
- Contains a sample from "Rockin' You Eternally" by Leon Ware
- "Don't Stop" - 3:40
- "Move on Up" Featuring Mike Payne - 4:24
- Contains a sample from "Am I Black Enough for You?" by Billy PaulBilly PaulBilly Paul is a Grammy Award winning American soul singer, most known for his 1972 number-one single, "Me and Mrs. Jones" as well as the 1973 album and single "War of the Gods" which blends his more conventional pop, soul and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences...
- Contains a sample from "Am I Black Enough for You?" by Billy Paul
- "Hypocrite" - 4:39
- "Day By Day" / "We Almost Lost" (Hidden Track) - 8:19