Lord Willin' [Explicit Lyrics]

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All Music Guide - M.F. DiBella
Rap and drugs. The somewhat unholy marriage is now decades deep. Not surprisingly, the conjunction has produced some dynamic musical results that have been readily smoked, ingested, and snorted by the mainstream music listening public. Back in the late '80s, Ice-T was one of the first rappers to blur the lines between the rap world and the underworld. On his single "I'm Your Pusher," which tastefully sampled Curtis Mayfield's "Pusherman," Ice-T compared his whole album Power, 1988 to drug weight, proposing that his music would be something rap fans would fiend for the same way a smoker fiends for nicotine. In the early part of the 21st century, after the Virginia-based ...
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All Music Guide - M.F. DiBella
Rap and drugs. The somewhat unholy marriage is now decades deep. Not surprisingly, the conjunction has produced some dynamic musical results that have been readily smoked, ingested, and snorted by the mainstream music listening public. Back in the late '80s, Ice-T was one of the first rappers to blur the lines between the rap world and the underworld. On his single "I'm Your Pusher," which tastefully sampled Curtis Mayfield's "Pusherman," Ice-T compared his whole album Power, 1988 to drug weight, proposing that his music would be something rap fans would fiend for the same way a smoker fiends for nicotine. In the early part of the 21st century, after the Virginia-based production team the Neptunes' had splashed their electro-synth beats everywhere, from songs with hardcore rapper N.O.R.E. to pop sensation Britney Spears, Pharrell Williams and partner Chad Hugo created their own label, Star Trak. The first act signed to the Star Trak label was a pair of Neptunes cohorts known as the Clipse, a sibling duo of highly skilled VA transplants by way of the Bronx with some obvious nefarious connections to the world of drug hustling. Pusha T and Malice rocked the rap world in the summer of 2002 with their first single, "Grindin'," a dark and gritty tale of the street pharmacist's everyday strive to make ends meet. Over a thunderous throwback knock from the Neptunes, "Grindin'" was one of the summer of 2002's most prolific anthems and transported the Clipse to the realm of overnight rap success. Lord Willin' is an oft-scary trip down the backstreets of Tobacco Road as Malice and Pusha T recount the trials and tribulations of the drug trafficker-turned-MC. Following in the footsteps of such rap criminologists as Kool G Rap, Nas, Jay-Z, and Mobb Deep, the Clipse offer the Virginia hustler's viewpoint with clever, hard-hitting lyrics like: ."..I'm from Virginia where ain't s**t to do but cook/pack it up, sell it triple price/f**k the books..." and "Virginia's for lovers but trust there's hate here...." While the two MCs' presence is invariably formidable on virtually all of the tracks, the Neptunes' pop-ish turn in their beatwork doesn't always do justice to the depths that the Clipse MCs wish to plunder. The Neptunes' synth-gloss production style, while generally soulful and rarely without edge, misses the mark in case of the crossoverish "Ma, I Don't Love Her" featuring Faith Evans, as the MCs seem thoroughly out of their element. The album also has a slapped-together, non-cohesive feel that detracts from its more enjoyable aspects. On the flip side, the follow-up club-banger "When the Last Time" is a catchier alternative to the crew's lead single and tracks like "Comedy Central" featuring Fabolous and "I'm Not You" featuring Jadakiss and Styles of the L.O.X. are also a cut above run-of-the-mill.
Rolling Stone
The Clipse called this album Lord Willin', but it's clear they've already been blessed. Kathryn McGuire
The Source
Malice and Pusha T attack Chad and Pharrell's crispy drum tracks, thwarting any comparisons to the Neptunes' last rhyme slingin' duo, Philly's Most Wanted...The album's lead single, "Grindin'," is an all-out spitfest of arrogant battle raps over a bare bones breakbeat. Aqua
Blender
Their debut, Lord Willin', produced by (and the first release on the new Star Trak label run by) their boyhood friends the Neptunes, is a collection of slick, beat-heavy hip-hop... Nick Duerden

Malice and Pusha T attack Chad and Pharrell's crispy drum tracks, thwarting any comparisons to the Neptunes' last rhyme slingin' duo, Philly's Most Wanted...The album's lead single, "Grindin'," is an all-out spitfest of arrogant battle raps over a bare bones breakbeat. Aqua
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/20/2002
  • Label: Startrak
  • UPC: 078221473521
  • Catalog Number: 14735
  • Sales rank: 28,242

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Intro (2:17)
  2. 2 Young Boy (4:25)
  3. 3 Virginia (3:57)
  4. 4 Grindin' (4:24)
  5. 5 Cot Damn (3:57)
  6. 6 Ma, I Don't Love Her (4:17)
  7. 7 Famlay Freestyle (1:57)
  8. 8 When the Last Time (4:14)
  9. 9 Ego (2:48)
  10. 10 Comedy Central (4:33)
  11. 11 Let's Talk About It (5:10)
  12. 12 Gangsta Lean (5:21)
  13. 13 I'm Not You (4:18)
  14. 14 Grindin' - Baby (4:21)
  15. 15 Grindin' - Kardinal Offishall (3:48)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Clipse Primary Artist
Technical Credits
Rob Walker Executive Producer
Tom Coyne Mastering
Vicki Berndt Cover Painting
Chris Athens Mastering
Pharrell Williams Arranger, Producer, Executive Producer
Andrew Coleman Engineer
The Neptunes Producer
Chad Hugo Arranger, Producer, Executive Producer
Courtney Walter Art Direction
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    tight beats and lyrics

    dis is a excellent C.D. so buy it.DUH? you'll like it, i did of course. i got introduced to this at a young age and liked rap ever since. i also became a rapper myself. they call me (Red Thunda)!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    great album

    this album is one of the best rap albums out there.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Hotiz AlBum In A Min

    tha album iz hot every track iz jus amazin with tha beatz n their use of lyrical content jus potent tha guest appereance add to tha flawless album...worth buyin itz up dere wit jay-z blueprint nas god son...

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This Album Sucks!

    This Album Is the worst i have ever heard in my life. Their Lead single grindin' Is a Diss To Noreaga's "Nothin'" And Nelly's "Hot In Herre".it's lucky it's getting one star just because the Neptunes, Noreaga, Sean Paul, Styles,and Fabolous are on this album. dont waste your money on this album. you would rather get something good for your money like Noreaga or Nelly. Now that is good Rap and Hip Hop

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Best Album of 2002

    Thee "undisputed champ of Rap albums" 2002. This album is none stop hits and is definitely worth picking up. "Virginia" is the best song not named "Grindin'" on this album. Easily 5 Stars, these boys are straight heat.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 28, 2010

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