West Coast Resurrection
West Coast Resurrection is an independently released compilation album by American rapper The Game.[5] It was released on March 29, 2005, via Get Low Recordz.[6] It was produced by JT the Bigga Figga, Sean T, and G-Man Stan.
| West Coast Resurrection | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | March 29, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
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| Length | 62:59 | |||
| Label | FastLife, Get Low | |||
| Producer | JT the Bigga Figga (exec.) JT the Bigga Figga, Sean T, G-Man Stan | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau |  [2] |
| RapReviews | 6.5/10[3] |
| Vibe | [4] |
The album was more successful than his previous independent release, Untold Story, peaking at #53 on the Billboard 200, #24 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #2 on the Independent Albums, and #53 on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums charts.
Critical reception
Entertainment Weekly praised "Promised Land," writing: "Built on an exquisitely soulful boom-bap beat, the song is an engaging sneak peek at an MC honing his nascent rhyme skills."[7] Vibe called the album "a gritty look back at a rapper's first grasp at stardom."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga) | --- | 1:16 |
| 2. | "The Streetz of Compton" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga) | Charlie O. & G Man Stan | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Blacksox" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga & Bluechip) | Charlie O. & G Man Stan | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Krush Groove" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga, Nina B & Get Low Playaz) | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 3:24 |
| 5. | "Troublesome" | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 4:39 |
| 6. | "Rookie Card" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga) | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 2:22 |
| 7. | "Promised Land" | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 4:16 |
| 8. | "Gutta Boyz" (featuring Sean T) | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 3:37 |
| 9. | "Put It in the Air" (featuring Sky Balla) | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 3:40 |
| 10. | "Desparados" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga) | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 4:22 |
| 11. | "100 Barz and Gunnin'" | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 1:14 |
| 12. | "Work Hard" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga, Bluechip, Nina B & Get Low Playaz) | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 4:07 |
| 13. | "Untold Story" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga & Tee-Uk) | JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T | 2:56 |
| 14. | "Outro" ((featuring JT the Bigga Figga)) | --- | 2:48 |
References
- "West Coast Resurrection - The Game | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- "Robert Christgau: CG: The Game". www.robertchristgau.com.
- "The Game :: West Coast Resurrection :: Get Low Records". www.rapreviews.com.
- "Revolutions". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. June 15, 2005 – via Google Books.
- Hess, Mickey (November 15, 2009). Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313343216 – via Google Books.
- "Rhythm & Blues". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. April 2, 2005 – via Google Books.
- "West Coast Resurrection". EW.com.
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