Roots of Evil [Explicit Lyrics]

Kool G Rap | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 12, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 20, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Down Low
• ASIN: B00000DH44
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,631 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Hitmans Diary

3. One Dark Night

4. Foul Cats

5. Tekilla Sunrise

6. At da Wake

7. Home Sweet Funeral Home

8. Mobsta's

9. Let the Games Begin

10. A Thugs Love Story (Chapter I, II, III)

11. Da Bosses Lady

12. Mafioso

13. Thugs Anthem

14. Da Heat

15. Can't Stop the Shine

16. Cannon Fire

17. Outro

18. Daddy Figure [*]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Death to Wack EMCEES!!, November 24, 2006

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Darth Maul "chi-town clansman" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roots of Evil (Audio CD)

Yeah I said it. Punks like Nelly, Chingy, LiL Jon, and certainly Young Joc. Anyone who claim they are heads and listen to them wack mu****** need to listen to this and recognize a true verbal dynamo. So far everyone highlighted some joints but ya'll sleeping on Canon Fire! OOOOOH! " Body cooler than a dead fonz........" ( listen to the rest!!) AWESOME!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolutely Most Offensive Thing, August 19, 2002

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marcos lara (IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roots of Evil (Audio CD)

The absolutely most offensive thing about this album is that it never got the props it deserved. It truly establishes Mr. Rap as the Mario Puzo of hip hop (whom I am sure he was influenced by considering the puppeteer's hand). The greatest story teller in hip hop, who despite clearly being a "gangsta rapper", still manages to get on a lot of backpacker albums. This is due to his undeniable talent which transcends genres. This concept album is clearly KoolG's masterpiece. Anyone who enjoys well put together storytelling is sure to enjoy the cinematic lyrics on this musical trajedy. Not even Shakespeare could have created a protagonist who takes the path of the tragic hero while so delighting the listener with his lyrical wit as Rap has. Did I mention I'm an English teacher? In my professional opinion, Kool G. Rap is one of the great American poets.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The absolutely most offensive thing, August 19, 2002

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marcos lara (IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roots of Evil (Audio CD)

The absolutely most offensive thing about this album is that it never got the props it deserved. It truly establishes Mr. Rap as the Mario Puzo of hip hop (whom I am sure he was influenced by considering the puppeteer's hand). The greatest story teller in hip hop, who despite clearly being a "gangsta rapper", still manages to get on a lot of backpacker albums. This is due to his undeniable talent which transcends genres. This concept album is clearly KoolG's masterpiece. Anyone who enjoys well put together storytelling is sure to enjoy the cinematic lyrics on this musical trajedy. Not even Shakespeare could have created a protagonist who takes the path of the tragic hero while so delighting the listener with his lyrical wit as Rap has. Did I mention I'm an English teacher? In my professional opinion, Kool G. Rap is one of the great American poets.