The Firm – The Album (1997) | Nas Escobar, Foxy Brown, AZ & Nature CD

UPC: 5099748907127 

MPN: 489071 2 

Brand Name: Columbia / Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records

Overview

The Firm – The Album is a 1997 hip-hop collaboration bringing together four lyrical giants—Nas Escobar, Foxy Brown, AZ, and Nature—under the production mastery of Dr. Dre and Trackmasters. The album captures the golden era of East Coast rap with cinematic beats, intricate storytelling, and smooth transitions between tracks. Known for its noir-inspired theme of crime and power, this record became a landmark in hip-hop history.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Hip-Hop / East Coast Rap
• Style: Mafioso Rap, Golden Age Hip-Hop
• Release Date: 1997
• Label: Columbia / Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records
• Producers: Dr. Dre & Trackmasters
• Executive Producers: Nas Escobar & Steve “Commissioner” Stoute
• Parental Advisory: Explicit Content
• Catalog Number: 489071 2
• Barcode: 5099748907127

Interesting Facts

• A Hip-Hop Supergroup Dream: The Firm united some of the most respected East Coast artists, originally featuring Cormega before Nature joined the final lineup.
• West Coast Meets East Coast: The collaboration with Dr. Dre bridged two coasts during a time of tension in the rap industry, resulting in a smoother, cinematic production style.
• Legendary Production: With Dre’s refined production and Trackmasters’ signature sound, the album defined a polished blend of street authenticity and mainstream appeal.
• Cult Classic: Despite mixed critical reception upon release, The Firm – The Album later gained recognition as an influential project shaping the sound of late ’90s hip-hop.

Track Listing

1. Intro (0:47)
2. Firm Fiasco (4:28)
3. Phone Tap Intro (0:35)
4. Phone Tap (3:46)
5. Executive Decision (3:43)
6. Firm Family (4:00)
7. Firm All Stars (3:20)
8. F* Somebody Else Intro (1:19)
9. F* Somebody Else (4:23)
10. Hardcore (4:10)
11. Untouchable (1:13)
12. Five Minutes to Flush Intro (0:45)
13. Five Minutes to Flush (4:43)
14. Desparados Intro (0:29)
15. Desparados (4:30)
16. Firm Biz (3:24)
17. I’m Leaving (3:31)
18. Throw Your Guns (3:58)

Publishers

© 1997 Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records / Columbia (Sony Music Entertainment Inc.) Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment. 10900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1230, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA

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