The Neighborhoodshittalka
The Neighborhoodshittalka is the second album by Detroit rapper Dice. Released in 1996, the album is Dice's only release on Reel Life Productions, following appearances on other albums by the label, including Natas' Doubelievengod and Mastamind's EP Lickkuidrano,[1][2][3][4] Dice estimated that the album sold 200,000 copies, and claims to have received no royalties from the album.[3][5]
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| Released | 1996 | |||
| Genre | Gangsta Rap, Midwest hip hop | |||
| Label | Reel Life Productions | |||
| Producer | Esham | |||
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Legacy
The album was reissued in 1999 with distribution by Overture Music, the parent company to Reel Life's successor, Gothom/Overcore.[2] Russell Culvin, the founder of Fallen Angelz Entertainment, which Dice cofounded in 2000, stated in a 2006 interview that he wanted to purchase the rights to the album from Reel Life cofounder James Smith, who was in prison at the time.[6] As of 2011, The Neighborhoodshittalka is now available at http://dicestore.bigcartel.com/.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rainz Itz Pourz" | Dice | Esham | 3:48 |
| 2. | "The Life Dat I Lived" | Dice | Wilson | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Whatitbelike" (with Razzaq) | Dice, Razzaq | Esham | 4:08 |
| 4. | "Gettin' High" | Dice | Esham | 4:25 |
| 5. | "They Fucked Up" | Dice | Esham | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Welcome2mygeto" | Dice | Esham | 3:06 |
| 7. | "Immagangsta" (with Razzaq) | Dice, Razzaq | Esham, Razzaq | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Funny How People Change" | Dice | Esham | 2:37 |
| 9. | "Growing up as a Kid" | Dice | Esham | 2:36 |
| 10. | "Poemz" (with Esham & Razzaq) | Dice, Esham | Esham, Razzaq | 4:10 |
| 11. | "Everydog" | Dice | Esham | 3:35 |
| 12. | "Behind Bars" | Dice | Wilson | 1:44 |
| 13. | "They Murdered My Brother" | Dice | Esham | 2:10 |
| 14. | "Lonely Ruthless" | Dice | Esham | 3:04 |
| 15. | "Theneighborhoodshittalka" (with Razzaq) | Dice | Esham, Razzaq | 4:08 |
References
- Birchmeier, Jason. "Lickkuidrano - Mastamind". Allmusic. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- "The Neighborhoodshittalka - Dice". Allmusic. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- "Dice Acid Rap legend still strong". PR Log. August 10, 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- Turner, Khary (June 2000). "The Motown Lowdown: Detroit Hip-Hop City". CMJ New Music Monthly (82): 79. ISSN 1074-6978.
- Davison, Kahn (2006-07-19). "Dice roll". Metro Times. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- Davison, Kahn (2006-11-29). "Still rollin' dice". Metro Times. Retrieved 15 July 2011.