Released in 1994, Willie D – Play Witcha Mama is the third solo album from Houston rapper Willie D and an important release from the early Southern gangsta rap era. Following his work with the Geto Boys and his first two solo albums, Willie D takes a more independent direction while maintaining his aggressive delivery and uncompromising lyrical style. The 16-track project was released through Wize Up and Wrap Records with distribution by Ichiban.The album features notable guest appearances from Ice Cube, Sho, The Lost Boys, Rasir X, and Lez Moné. The title track “Play Witcha Mama” features Ice Cube, while “Creepin'” and several other songs connect the project to the Houston underground and Willie D's Wize Up camp.Musically, Willie D – Play Witcha Mama combines the raw aggression of Houston hardcore rap with smoother production influenced by the developing G-funk sound of the mid-1990s. Tracks such as “Is It Real (My Mind Still Playin' Tricks on Me),” “Creepin',” “Guess My Religion,” “Somethin' Good,” and “N*ggas Are Dyin'” show Willie D moving between social commentary, personal subjects, street narratives, and deliberately provocative material.Production was handled by Willie D, Derek “Grizz” Edwards, and Crazy C, with Willie D also serving as executive producer. Recording took place in both Houston and Los Angeles, giving the album a connection to two important centers of 1990s hip-hop while keeping its core identity firmly rooted in Texas.Today, Willie D – Play Witcha Mama remains an interesting 1994 Houston rap album for listeners exploring classic Southern hip-hop, early gangsta rap, and the deeper catalog surrounding the Geto Boys and Wize Up Records. Its combination of hard-edged lyricism, G-funk influences, controversial themes, and strong guest appearances makes it a distinctive release from Houston's underground scene.
01. Recipe 4 A Murder
02. Is It Real (My Mind Still Playin' Tricks On Me)
03. Play Witcha Mama
04. Rap Rehab
05. Creepin'
06. They Laphin' Atcha
07. Throat
08. Somethin' Good
09. Guess My Religion
10. Whatcha Know About That
11. Doin The Nasty
12. I Wanna F___ Your Mama
13. Smoke'm
14. Niggas Are Dyin'
15. U Got Homeboys, We Got Homeboys
16. I Ain't Changin' Shit
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