Product Overview
Criminal Nation – Trouble In The Hood / Nastymix Records Audio CD 1992 / NMR 7107-CD
UPC 019011710723
Summary:
Introduction
"Trouble In The Hood" is the second album by the rap group Criminal Nation, released in 1992 under Nastymix Records (NMR 7107-CD). The album, produced by Eugenius and Mark Womack (MC Deff), reached #75 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. This project marked a significant phase in the group's career, being their last album before an eight-year hiatus until "Resurrection" in 2000.
Key Features
- Label: Nastymix Records – NMR 7107-CD
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: US
- Release Year: 1992
- Genre: Hip Hop
- Style: Gangsta Rap
Reviews and Reception
- AllMusic Review: Unfortunately, specific reviews from AllMusic were not accessible, but the site provides general information about the album, including its genre and style.
- Town Love Review: A review on Town Love highlighted the album's continued hardcore themes, akin to their previous work. The review praised the music's dynamic sampling and heavy bass, stating that it would have the listeners' speakers jumping. The album was compared to the work of DJ Quick and other LA rappers, with similar themes of "bitches, thievin', and general gang mayhem". Notable tracks included "You Can't Funk With It" and the jazzy "Just Loungin'".
Conclusion
"Trouble In The Hood" by Criminal Nation is a significant piece in the history of early 90s gangsta rap. The album, with its unapologetic themes and robust production, captured the essence of the era's hip-hop culture and served as a bridge to their later work. The collaboration with artists like Nicole Turner and the heavy bass and sampling are standout features that continue to resonate with fans of the genre.
Tracklist:
| 1 | Intro | 1:02 | |
| 2 | Trouble In The Hood | 3:41 | |
| 3 |
You Can't Fuck With It |
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4:14
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| 4 | Excuse Me Mr. Officer (Fed Up) | 4:19 | |
| 5 | No Shame |
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4:30
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| 6 | Just Loungin' | 4:52 | |
| 7 | Pierce County Gangster | 4:00 | |
| 8 | When The Homies Come To Play | 3:03 | |
| 9 | Sex | 2:36 | |
| 10 | Criminal Love |
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4:27
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| 11 | We Can't Stand These Bitches | 4:49 | |
| 12 | Lifestyles Of The Nation | 5:31 | |
| 13 | The Bum Rush |
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3:56
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| 14 | 6 Down Deep | 6:16 | |
| 15 | Sick To The Brain | 3:21 | |
| 16 | Order Now Punk |
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2:39
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| 17 | Criminal Reprise |
3:12 |
- Art Direction, Design – Peter Morada
- Bass – Matt McClinton
- Engineer – Eric Janko
- Engineer [Assistant] – Dave Raneses
- Executive-Producer – Brett Carlson, Nasty-Nes
- Guitar – Brian Cunningham
- Keyboards [Synth] – Mark Smith (23)
- Photography – Chandler McKaig
- Piano – Bill Macdonald
- Producer, Music By, Programmed By [Drum], Turntables – Eugenius
- Written-By, Lyrics By, Vocals – MC Deff (tracks: 1 to 15, 17)
