Mr. Ivan – Resurrection (1999) 320kbps

 

Mr. Ivan – Resurrection is a later release from New Orleans rapper Mr. Ivan, continuing the dark and uncompromising style associated with one of the early artists connected to Cash Money Records. The project belongs to the lesser-known side of Mr. Ivan’s catalog and is particularly interesting for listeners exploring the history of early Southern and New Orleans underground hip-hop.
Mr. Ivan was part of the original Cash Money Records roster alongside artists such as Kilo G, B-32, Magnolia Shorty, Pimp Daddy and Mannie Fresh. This early period of the label, before its major commercial breakthrough, established the distinctive New Orleans sound that would eventually become internationally recognized.
The title Resurrection reflects the project’s place in Mr. Ivan’s career, returning to the artist’s established horror-inspired and street-oriented aesthetic. His earlier material, particularly 187 In A Hockey Mask, became known for its sinister imagery and unusual visual persona, with Mr. Ivan famously appearing in a hockey mask.
Musically, the release belongs to the darker side of Southern rap. Heavy beats, ominous atmospheres and direct street lyricism provide the foundation for Mr. Ivan’s delivery. His approach is closer to underground gangsta rap than the polished sound that would later dominate mainstream Southern hip-hop.
The record is also significant from a historical perspective because Mr. Ivan’s catalog documents an important stage in the development of Cash Money Records. The label’s first generation operated largely within the New Orleans underground during the early and mid-1990s, years before the success of Juvenile, B.G., Turk and Lil Wayne transformed Cash Money into a national powerhouse.
Resurrection has particular appeal for collectors because Mr. Ivan’s recordings are considerably less common than releases from the artists who later made Cash Money famous. His music provides an alternative perspective on the label’s early history and on the raw street-rap culture of New Orleans.
For listeners researching obscure Southern hip-hop, early Cash Money releases and underground gangsta rap, Mr. Ivan – Resurrection offers a valuable look at an artist whose work helped form part of the label’s original identity.
The release remains an interesting piece of New Orleans rap history, connecting Mr. Ivan’s distinctive horror-influenced image with the independent Southern sound that defined Cash Money’s formative years.

1 Intro
2 Bang, Bang
3 Pass Da Ruger
4 9th Ward
5 Jealous
6 Somebody Gon Die Tonight
7 Why We Gotta Die
8 Resurrection
9 Do U Know (Interlude)
10 Do U Know
11 Youngsta’s
12 No! More Chances
13 Hit Da Weed
14 Retaliation
15 Back In My Life
16 I’m Da Shit
17 Who U Fuck-n Wit
18 Touch Me, Tease Me
19 Pass Da Ruger (Dirty South Remix)
20 Next Bang’n CD Release Sampler
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