Victory Lap

by Nipsey Hussle

Overview

After years of buildup, South Central rapper Nipsey Hussle issued his major-label debut, Victory Lap. Featuring a throwback G-funk sound improved by modern production, the set was produced by Nipsey, his brother Samiel Asghedom, "Steve-O" Carless, Mike & Keys, Murda Beatz, and more. Growing an audience over years of independent grassroots self-promotion, Nipsey's first official full-length is a triumph for the artist, recruiting an impressive roster of guests without sacrificing his uncompromising street realness. Bleeding authenticity, the Slauson Ave. soldier remains aggressive on the booming "Rap Niggas" and YG collaboration "Last Time That I Checc'd," boasting of his self-made success. On "Dedication," Nipsey trades verses with Kendrick Lamar, declaring himself "2pac of my generation" as the pair reflect on how far they've come despite the odds. That sentiment is woven throughout Victory Lap, highlighted on the intense "Blue Laces 2"; the autobiographical "Grinding All My Life"; and the poignant "Real Big," which outlines his lifetime of struggle, providing an uplifting example for the streets. Guest vocalists Stacy Barthe, Buddy, The-Dream, and CeeLo Green provide additional soul to balance Nipsey's tough bars, while Diddy plays hype man on "Young Nigga" and Konshens delivers a song-stealing performance on the thrilling "Succa Proof." After an assertive first half, the album smooths out toward the end, developing a thoughtful and reflective depth. It's a satisfying journey that rides the strength of Nipsey's deft flow and no-nonsense lyrics. Victory Lap is not just a celebration from the scrappy MC: it's a deserved moment marking his journey from Crenshaw to the majors. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	06/25/2021
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678644832

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Nipsey Hussle   Primary Artist,Vocals,Lead Vocals
CeeLo Green   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
David Wade   Vocals
Marsha Ambrosius   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Brian Morgan   Vocals,Vocals
J-Black   Vocals
Lauren London   Vocals
Brody Brown   Keyboards
Dom Kennedy   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
J. Black   Vocals,Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Garnett Flynn   Scratching
Rebekah Muhammad   Vocals (Background)
Amaire Johnson   Co-Producer
Mike & Keys   Bass
Lamar "Myguymars" Edwards   Co-Producer,Lead Vocals
Jake One   Co-Producer
The-Dream   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Konshens   Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals,Lead Vocals
Stacy Barthe   Vocals,Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Belly   Featured Artist
Askia Fountain   Featured Artist
Dave Forman   Guitar
DJ Battlecat   Talk Box
Alexandria Dopson   Vocals (Background),Vocals
Ralo Stylez   Co-Producer
Rance   Keyboards
Axl Folie   Co-Producer
Doc Allison   Cello,Strings
Alexandria Dobson   Vocals
TeeFLii   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Maurice David Wade   Vocals
YG   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Puff Daddy   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
G Koop   Co-Producer
Uncle Chucc   Guitar
1500 or Nothin'   Horn
Zacari Pacaldo   Vocals
Garren Edwards   Vocals
Eric Choice   Keyboards
Kendrick Lamar   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist
Buddy   Lead Vocals,Featured Artist

Technical Credits

CeeLo Green   Composer
Jonathan King   Composer
Mark James   Composer
Rich Keller   Mixing
Sean Combs   Composer
Lamar Edwards   Composer
Marsha Ambrosius   Composer
Street Symphony   Producer
Alex Turner   Composer
Willie Hutch   Composer
Timothy Mosley   Composer
Nipsey Hussle   Producer
Torrance Esmond   Composer
Ralph Lee   Engineer
Mario Fernandez   Recording
Ahmad Balshe   Composer
Keenon Jackson   Composer
Brody Brown   Producer,Additional Production
Sean Phelan   Engineer
Roger Butler   Engineer,Recording,Programming
Jacob Dutton   Composer
Terius Nash   Composer
Martin Charnin   Composer
Clarence Lewis   Composer
Christian Jones   Composer
Curtis Mayfield   Composer
Rebekah Muhammad   Composer
Ethan Stevens   Engineer,Recording
Amaire Johnson   Composer,Producer,Additional Music
Mike & Keys   Arranger,Producer,Programming,Bass Arrangement,Brass Arrangement,Additional Production
Lamar "Myguymars" Edwards   Producer
DJ Khalil   Engineer,Producer
Jake One   Producer
Larrance Dopson   Composer,Producer
Christopher "Brody" Brown   Composer
Stacy Barthe   Composer
Askia Fountain   A&R,Composer
David Kutch   Mastering
Shawn Carter   Composer
Roosevelt Harrell   A&R
Axel Morgan   Composer
Leroy Williams   Composer
Jeremy Brown   Engineer
Elgin Lumpkin   Composer
Robert Reives   Composer
Jimmy Fontaine   Photography
Tarik Johnston   Engineer,Recording
Alexandria Dopson   Composer
My Guy Mars   Producer,Additional Production
Ralo Stylez   Engineer,Producer,Recording
Rance   Producer,Programming,Additional Production
Axl Folie   Producer
Jeremy D. Brown   Engineer
Jaret Griffin-Black   Composer
Derek "MixedByAli" Ali   Mixing
Jorge Peniche   Photography,Creative Director
Derrick Omondi Okoth   Composer
Alexandria Dobson   Composer
Martin Charmin   Composer
Virgilio Tzaj   Design,Art Direction
Joya Nemley   A&R
Michael Cox, Jr.   Composer
Ermias Asghedom   Composer,Executive Producer
SAP   Producer
PartyNextDoor   Composer
Garfield Spence   Composer
Matt Schaeffer   Engineer,Recording
Shane Lindstrom   Composer
Dominic Hunn   Composer
Maurice David Wade   Composer
Steve Carless   Composer,Executive Producer
Mr. Lee   Producer
Garnett Flynn   Composer,Engineer,Recording
Tanya Lawson   A&R
Teddy Walton   Composer,Producer
Khalil Abdul-Rahman   Composer
Simmie Sims   Composer
Charles Strouse   Composer
G Koop   Producer
David Camon   Composer
Zachary Acosta   Engineer,Mixing Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Tyler Page   Mixing Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Cyrus Taghipour   Mixing Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Natalie Apadula   Project Manager
D.O. Speaks   Producer
Just Josh Music Group   Producer
James Groover   Composer
Joshua Conerly   Composer
Kacey Khalil   Producer,Additional Production
Zairyus Jackson   Composer
Jaire Kwayera Clarence Lewis   Composer
Joshua Henderson   Composer
Stephen Donelson   Executive Producer
Roger "Point Guard" Butler   Engineer,Programming
Mario "Wizzo" Fernandez   Engineer,Recording
Adam Aderbraun   Executive Producer
Samiel Asghedom   Executive Producer
Keenan Jackson   Composer
Dallas Martin   A&R
Robert Mandell   Composer
Kendrick Duckworth   Composer
Matty Rich   Engineer,Recording
Andrew Grossman   Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Rob Gold   Art Manager
Axl Foley   Producer
Matt Jacobson   Engineer,Mixing Advisor,Mixing Engineer,Mixing Assistant
IAMNOBODI   Producer
Murda Beatz   Producer
Braylin Bowman   Composer
Alexander John Chigbue   Composer