Shoestring - Representin' Till The World Ends (1999) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1999, Shoestring – Representin' Till The World Ends is the solo debut from Flint, Michigan rapper Shoestring, best known as a member of The Dayton Family. The album brings the hard-edged sound of Flint and the wider Midwest underground into a major-label release through Tommy Boy Records. Shoestring's background with The Dayton Family firmly places the project within the Midwest hardcore and gangsta rap tradition.The 16-track album includes “Intro,” “Wiggy,” “Take That M.F.,” “Twist Up And Roll,” “Following A Star,” “Greedy,” “Snitch Killer,” “Get Your Groove On,” “Representin' Till The World Ends,” “Welcome To Terror,” “Family Biz,” “We Still Creepin',” “Sunshine & Blow,” “All You Hear Is Boom,” “Elie,” and “Outro.”Musically, Shoestring – Representin' Till The World Ends combines hardcore gangsta rap with the dark, aggressive character associated with Flint's underground scene. The production gives Shoestring plenty of room for his forceful delivery and street-focused writing, while tracks such as “Twist Up And Roll,” “Snitch Killer,” and “We Still Creepin'” emphasize the album's gritty side.Shoestring's Flint roots are central to the album's identity. Before going solo, he helped form The Dayton Family with Bootleg and became an important figure in the Midwestern hardcore rap underground. His solo debut continued that street-level approach while giving him the opportunity to work with Tommy Boy.The album was released on August 10, 1999, with Gee Pierce and Steve Pitts among the credited producers. Although it arrived through a major independent label, the record retained the uncompromising attitude of Shoestring's Flint background rather than moving completely toward mainstream rap.Today, Shoestring – Representin' Till The World Ends remains an important document of late-1990s Flint and Midwest hip-hop. Its connection to The Dayton Family, raw gangsta-rap approach, and distinctive Michigan atmosphere make it a strong choice for listeners exploring obscure and influential Midwest rap from the era.

1 Intro
2 Wiggy
3 Take That M.F.
4 Twist Up And Roll
5 Following A Star
6 Greedy
7 Snitch Killer
8 Get Your Groove On
9 Representin' Till The World Ends
10 Welcome To Terror
11 Family Biz
12 We Still Creepin'
13 Sunshine & Blow
14 All You Hear Is Boom
15 Elie
16 Outro
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