Released in 1998, Crime Boss – Still At Large is the third studio album from Houston rapper Crime Boss and a strong example of late-1990s Southern gangsta rap. The 14-track project followed his successful Conflicts & Confusion and marked a new chapter in his career after leaving Suave House to establish his own Crime Lab Records imprint.The album opens with “Down Low Intro” and moves through tracks including “Imagination,” “Unsolved Mysteries,” “Who Is This,” “See What Ya! Don't See,” “Young Saggin,” “OSC,” “Danger Zone,” “Listen-2-Me,” “M.V.P.,” “Big Man,” “Done Up,” and “Who Ya Fucking With,” followed by “Outro: For My Saggin.” Guest appearances include 2 Low, E.S.G., Pimp Money, Big Dave, T-Dubb, and other Houston-area artists, giving the record a strong local Southern rap identity.Unlike his earlier Suave House releases, Crime Boss handled much of the production himself, giving Crime Boss – Still At Large a more independent and personal sound. The album combines heavy Southern rhythms, dark street narratives, laid-back flows, and the atmospheric production style associated with Houston rap in the late 1990s.The project also reflects Crime Boss's ambitions as an independent artist and label owner. Its extended guest presence gives parts of the album the feel of a showcase for the emerging Crime Lab camp, while Crime Boss remains at the center with his distinctive delivery and street-focused writing.Today, Crime Boss – Still At Large remains an important release for listeners exploring classic Houston hip-hop, Southern gangsta rap, and the independent side of the late-1990s Dirty South. Its raw production, extensive collaborations, and unmistakable Houston atmosphere make it a notable chapter in Crime Boss's catalog.
1 Down Low Intro
2 Imagination
3 Unsolved Mysteries
4 Who Is This
5 See What Ya! Don't See
6 Young Saggin
7 OSC
8 Danger Zone
9 Listen-2-Me
10 M.V.P.
11 Big Man
12 Done Up
13 Who Ya F*cking With
14 Outro: For My Saggin
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