211 - Hustlin Pays Tha Bills (1996) (re issue 2021) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1996, 211 – Hustlin' Pays Tha Bills is a classic New Orleans gangsta rap album that captures the raw energy of the city's underground scene before Southern hip-hop reached mainstream success. Originally issued on Untouchable Records, the album received a well-deserved 2020 CD reissue, giving collectors another chance to own one of the label's most respected releases. Production comes primarily from Ozone, with several tracks produced by Mannie Fresh and T-Bone, showcasing the sound that helped shape New Orleans rap during the mid-1990s.211– Hustlin' Pays Tha Bills blends gangsta rap, bounce influences, and West Coast-inspired production into a distinctive Southern sound. Heavy basslines, funky synthesizers, booming drum programming, and street-oriented lyricism create a gritty atmosphere throughout the album. The group delivers stories of hustling, survival, loyalty, and life in New Orleans with confident flows and authentic delivery, making the record a standout release from the city's independent rap movement.The production balances hard-hitting bounce rhythms with smooth G-funk influences, reflecting the musical diversity that defined New Orleans hip-hop in the 1990s. Mannie Fresh's contributions hint at the style he would later perfect with Cash Money Records, while Ozone's production keeps the album rooted in the city's underground identity. Although the original pressing was released in limited numbers, the album gradually became a cult favorite among collectors of rare Southern rap.Whether you're exploring the roots of New Orleans hip-hop or searching for overlooked Southern gangsta rap classics, 211 – Hustlin' Pays Tha Bills is an essential addition to your collection. Its authentic street narratives, timeless production, and historical importance make it one of the hidden gems of 1990s Louisiana rap.

1 Intro
2 Death Iz In My Hood
3 Pizza Man (Comm.)
4 Hustlin Iz Tha Skillz
Featuring - L.O.G.
5 These Are The Toolz
6 C.Tuck (Comm.)
7 Redrum
8 Down In Tha Boot
Featuring - G-Squad, Tre' 8
9 A Mutha F--kin' Hustla
Featuring - Pimp Dogg
10 A G' Til' I Die
11 211z & 187z
12 Outro
Flac
320kbps