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Thug Mentality 1999

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I got this album like in May of 1999, and the flow, the style and the lyrics of the album totally blew me away. 38 Tracks, consisting of 31 Songs and 7 skits. This album will not bore you, it may but not for a long while. Each time I listen to it I still learn something new and feel what Krayzie is talking about. Thug revolution, Armageddon times, preparing for future events, it is truly a survival kit. Just depends on how you interpret it. Best cuts to me were, "Heated Heavy." very fast flow, a fast song, beat is like a techno song. They should've released this as a single. "Street People," was a very good cut, lyrics were very real talking about street mentality, telling the hood to at least try and find an honest way of earning money if it is possible, listen to the words and you'll hear. "World War," another very fast and emotionally anger charged song dedicated to the haters. "The War Iz On," very good track, tight chorus, tight flows from everyone on that song Layzie Bone did a good job on there. Mainly talking about future events and the war, which is coming sooner than most of you think. "When I Die," very tight track featuring Cuban Link and the late Big Pun, Krayzie Bone came through real hard on his last verse and the chorus was just too good. "Thug Alwayz," featuring Layzie, Wish and Flesh Bone well I don't need to tell you why this song was good just another typical Bone Thug n Harmony song. Disc 2 now. "Smokin Buddah," ok well I don't really smoke MJ but this song is so relaxing and so nice a very well done song, nice harmonic flow but like all the other weed songs Bone have come up with, they've all been very well done. "Silent Warrior," a tale about the Last Days and how Krayzie is the Silent Warrior running from the police because of the mark of the beast, staying one step ahead of the so called law and going out with honour when its his time to go. God Souljah style. "Wont ez up Tonight," I didn't really feel the lyric content of this song, but the flow was very fast, a very under-rated song. "I Still Believe," I know many say this song doesn't belong on Thug Mentality, but I thought this song was good, showed a lighter more humble loving type softer side to Krayzie Bone. "We Starvin," Gangsta Boo and E-40 were also featured on this song and made this song complete, and the beat off the 'Young and the Restless,' was well mastered. "Power," a song about Thugs uniting in the Last Days to overcome the evil forces and fight for freedom. Thug Queen adds that little bit extra to the song with a good flow and real lyrics. " That's the Way," true story about Krayzie Bone shooting Wish Bone in the leg by accident while holding up a Liquor Store when they were young, and also how he got arrested and locked up in jail for a period of time regretting what he had done, but it was all about the hustle and a song for the young hustlers trying to make money to make ends meet. A song about taking caution and thinking about the consequences also this song brings you up when you're feeling down. Its a very deep song and shows feeling and love for the hustlers because he knows its hard but that's just the way. "Armageddon," a very frightening Biblical-Revelation type song about the end of the world, and is preparing you for Judgement Day, a very hard hitting religious type song with prophetical type lyrics from Krayzie, Souljah Boy and a very strong intro to the song by Thug Queen. Mo Hart ending the song with a strong possessed type sermon to enforce the message of the song. While the beat and music is freaky and almost gothic like, a song very well done. "Murda Mo," Krayzie talks about well its a bit obvious, but its how you interpret the song I think its a song about respect, like you respect me and I'll leave you alone, if you don't then the war is on. Very tight flow with murda mo repeated a bit too much but it sounds good I guess it went with the formula of the song. Instrumental of the song is nice, from the Art of Noise. "Revolution," a tight song featuring the Marley Brothers a very good soft way of ending the album, reggae and hip-hop mixed together to perfection.
All and all the album is definitely worth every cent, outlining this thugsta's mentality, war-like mentality, prophetical in-sights on future events that have yet to come. A good album with many ideas that will leave you wondering on what is really going on in the world. A good strategic, survival kit type album.
Flow = 5/5
Lyrical Content = 4.9/5
total = 9.9/10

i had this album since its release in march of 1999,and i'm verry late reviewing it.this album is one of those rare cases where it's good quality all the way through despite being a double disc album.and i personally found NO filler in this album.wich isn't really a shock considering the talent behind the record.soon as they anounced solo albums in the booklet of mo'thug 2 family reunion people have been heavily anticipating their solos,even before then.and krayzie bone sure as hell don't dissapoint you either on this fine ofter ovelook cd.

theres something for everybody on this album,and also alot of interesting expirementations aswell.it also doesn't hurt that theres a HUGE guest list with rappers like,Treach,8ball & mjg,snoop,kurupt,gangsta boo,E-40,the terror squad,the marley brothers,thugline artists,and of course the other bone thugs members (sans bizzy).



the album is none stop in its agression,from the epic intro to the last revolutionary song on disc 2.

stand out trax

ALL OF THEM!!lol it might be my bias but i personally loved every-last-song-on here period.

krayzie bone's flow and delivery is so versatile you never get tired of him.he has so much vocal range you could just listent to him none stop.and thats VERRY rare for a rapper.buy this album you won't regret it.

krayzie bone is of the best rappers around...and also part of one of the best rap groups around...bone thugs n harmony. this is his first solo album and he did a very good job. you get so 2 cds with 38 songs all of them good. best ones to me are thug mentality...dummy man...payback, etc. buy this if youre a bone thugs n harmony fan or just a fan of rap. you wont regret it trust me.

This is Krayzies best work. every song is good, 'scpecially Wont Eze Up, Smokin budda, Thug mentality, Kneight Ridaz(here we come). i reccomend this album to ANY rap fan.

After being part of the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony who released "Creepin On Ah Come Up", the classic "East 1999 Eternal" and then "Art Of War", Krayzie takes his own path. Krayzie decides to release a double-disc CD titled, "Thug Mentality 1999". I couldn't wait to get his album once it dropped and it's surely an album to really enjoy. Here's a breakdown of the best songs.

"Intro(Thug Invasion)" starts off the album in which Krayzie tells his thugs to get ready for war for peace from invaders and the police. "Heated Heavy" is a fast-paced lyrical rampage in which Krayzie rhymes over his techno-like produced beat. The song tempo track "Paper" follows after that in which Krayzie explains how the power of a dollar has crumbled the world into killing people and losing lives. "The Messenger(Skit)" is an interesting skit in which Krayzie comes to a restaurant to get payback for a customer who wouldn't pay up. That skit leads right into the hardcore felt, "Payback Iz A B----". Both Krayzie and Bam rip the track up over a tight beat. "Dummy Man" is a story about how Krayzie makes "dummies" to make himself some money but to also fool his customers. "Street People" describes the certain people who try whatever they can to make a living and put food on the table. "Pimpz, Thugz, Hustlaz & Gangstaz" is one the best song on Disc 1 because the chemistry of Krayzie, Eightball & MJG and Layzie is so tight. The beat is straight up tight and everyone spits tight rhymes especially Layzie. "Drama" is an underrated track in which Krayzie spits sorrow the first verse and then gets meaner and aggressive on the 2nd verse. The next 5 tracks are probably the best. "World War" is an emotionally charged track with a pre-battle beat in which Krayzie rips up with no mercy. "The War Iz On" is right after that. The beat is amazing with the flutes but the rappers were stellar. Kurupt really caught my ears but Layzie, Snoop and Krayzie was tight. The emotionally raged "When I Die" is next in which Krayzie, Fat Joe, the late Big Pun and Cuban Link talk about on how they're gonna die and the aftermath. Bone Thugs excluding Bizzy come together for "Thug Alwayz" in which them thugs rip the track up over the Rated R & DJ Nasty track. The title track closes out the 1st disc on a strong note.

Now onto the 2nd disc which starts with the "Murda Won't Stop (Skit)". The skit is followed up with the DJ U-Neek produced, "Where My Thugz At" in which Krayzie spits raw as ever. "Smokin' Budda" is the 1st ode to weed on the whole album which can get you in the mood for a smoke or two. After two filler tracks, "Theze Dayz" come strong. Asu was really tight if you listen to his verse. "Silent Warrior" is one of my favorites because Krayzie talks on how he's gonna stay strong even with people tryin to take him down. The hardcore-filled "Shoot The Club Up" is tight too where Krayzie gets wild in the club. "Silence" could possibly best the best song on both albums. I was really feeling the Graveyard Shift and Krayzie's verse really told a story over the dark beat. The next 4 tracks weren't that good so you can skip to "We Starvin'" which features E-40 and Gangsta Boo. Everyone came raw especially Krayzie Bone as the track samples the Young and The Restless tune. "Smoke & Burn" is another track dedicated to weed with an Hawaiian type of beat. "Power" talks on the world ending on if you had the power to do whatever. "That's The Way" is a heartfelt story on Krayize trying to make a dollar but is toppled when he shoots his comrade and his life changes. The Guitar-raged, "Armageddon" talks about the end of the world is coming but Mo! Hart's part really talked about the effects of Armageddon. The Art of Noise sampled "Murda Mo" is next and I like the way the beat is recreated. Krayzie's flow is just amazing. The album is closed off with "Revolution" featuring Bob Marley.

Final Review: Krayzie Bone did an amazing job putting this double disc album together which is rare for certain hip hop artists can't do. If you don't have this album, I suggest this for Bone Thug fans and people who want real hip hop.

Krayzie Bone has stepped his level up even more for his solo album. He can go from a fast-paced gangsta flow (Heated Heavy, World War) to a smoothed-out harmonic flow (Paper, Smokin' Buddha), with ease. Of the 30+ tracks on this double CD, only two or three are fast-forward material. If your a Bone fan, this is an absolute must have. If you're a fan of hip-hop music in general, you will like this album. A GREAT BUY!

This album is OLD. I got it the day it came out and I still listen to it. There are 38 tracks on this double disk. 7 are intro/ skits. That leaves 30 songs. You won't be skipping over more than one or 2 songs, and when you do it will be because the next song is SO good.

If you don't have Thug Mentality 1999, you should't claim to be a BTNH fan.

7 years later, this remains as THE BEST solo album from any BTNH member, and that is saying a lot!

After years of group success Krayzie si the 3rd of teh group to go solo and this is one of the better solo Bone projects. 2 discs, 32 songs and 3 short interludes you get a lot of Krayzie Bone on here. Disc 1 is definitely the better disc by far. Of the 32 songs, it has 2 classics (both on disc 1), 1 almost classic (on disc 1), 13 good songs (9 on disc 1), 8 ok songs (7 on disc 2), and 7 I skip (6 on disc 2). OAs you can see it may have been a 16-18 song classic album. He sticks to his formula, some thug/gangsta songs/ smokin songs, and some deeper songs. Guests rap on 15 songs and do hooks on 2 so a lot of guests for a lot of songs. Production is good. Kray does 5 songs, Erik Nordquist, Romeo Antonio,& Nightfiend each do 4, Michael Seifert & T-Mix do 2, DJ Uneek, Damizza, and a few people I never or rarely heard of al do1 songs as well. A nice album for Bone of Krayzie Bone fans to have and bettter then his 2nd solo ( I haven't got his 3rd one yet but will soon).

DISC 1
#2 - 7.5
#3 - 8.5 (relaxing beat)
#5 - 9 (f/ Bam -- tight beat)
#6 - 4 (relay f/ Krayzie)
#7 (short nice intro to the next song)
#8 - 10 (CLASSIC! -- about sellin fake bags -- great relaxing beat)
#9 - 8 (f/ treach)
#10 -10 (CLASSIC -- f/ Niko -- great beat)
#11 - 8 (f/ MJG & Layzie Bone)
#13 - 8
#14 - 9 (nice beat)
#15 - 9 (f/ Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Layzie Bone -- nice beat)
#16 - 8 (f/ Fat joe, Big Pun (R.I.P.), Cuban Linx)
#17 - 9 (f/ Layzie, Wish & Flesh -- nice upbeat track)
#18 - 9.5 tight beat)

DISC 2
#1 (short interlude)
#2 - 7
#3 - 8 (smoking song)
#4 - 3 (Kneight Ridaz f/ Krayzie Bone)
#5 - 8
#6 - 8 (f/ K-Mont, Asu, Bam -- tight beat)
#7 - 8.5
#8 - 7
#9 - 5 (f/ Graveyeard Shift)
#10 (short interlude)
#11 - 7.5
#12 - 7
#13 - 5 (f/ mariah Carey)
#14 - 7 (f/ E-40 & Gangsta Boo -- nice beat)
#15 - 2 (Up in the3 Clouds f/ Kray)
#16 - 6.5 (f/ Thug Queen)
#17 - 8 (nice relaxing beat)
#18 - 5 (f. Thug Queen, Felicia, Mo Hart, Soulja Boy)
#19 - 6.5
#20 - 5 (f/ marley Boys)

Anthony Henderson -- b. 6/3/74 -- Cleveland, OH
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There's nothing else to say than this double disc album is perfect. There's nearly 40 songs, and there's maybe 5 I don't listen to. This is handsdown the best solo to come from any Bone member. Krayzie Bone is a lyrical genius.

This was one of the many albums that, when first purchasing, I didn't have high expectations for, after hearing Krayzie's solos on "The Art of War" and the Mo Thugs albums. But this is a pure masterpiece. Out of 38 tracks, about 30 are excellent. Even the intro is a classic - I love the beat in the background. My personal favorite is "World War," but "Thug Alwayz," "Thug Mentality," "Street People," "Silent Warrior," "Armageddon," "Murda Mo," "Won't Ez Up Tonight," "Sad Song," "Heated Heavy," and "Paper" are all the type that can be listened to all the way through. Even though I'm not a drug user, I can play "Smokin Buddah" all the way through. Krayzie has a very good voice for singing, more so than any rapper aside of Koopsta Knicca, who lost his back in 1997. This is an awesome double CD, and it's something every Bone fan should have.