KURUPT + RAKIM + MASTA KILLA - THE GODBOY LP (Official Discussion)

[hitsaw]

 Xzibit Kingmaker 2 still needs to drop!

[astra4322]

Xzibit Kingmaker 2 still needs to drop!

Word!

[OG Snoopaveli]

you mean deathrow/aftermath stans, right?


man, please...

i like this album. i like a lot. but there are some old tracks on it. the videos are repetative and simple.

"Objectively" cant be the best of the year.

I use "" cause i know there is no Objectively  in taste of art.


 

wait for it!

Maybe i should said westcoast 90s heads

Music is subjective, I don't expect everyone to feel music the same way I do.


Tales From My Hood is my favourite and most played album of 2026 so far.

After that is Documentary III and Gentlemen's Club.


One thing for sure, West Coast came out with a lot project this year.

But Kurupt takes it for me

Personaly i don't like documentary 3...

[hrsmn_london]

Solid production but the project is overall woeful.
Kurupt is awful, and is seems he put very little effort into his writing, which has unfortunately been the case for many years.

His subpar performances are further highlighted when working with stellar artists like Rakim.

[WCThang]

Solid production but the project is overall woeful.
Kurupt is awful, and is seems he put very little effort into his writing, which has unfortunately been the case for many years.

His subpar performances are further highlighted when working with stellar artists like Rakim.

Did you like the new Kurupt + Battlecat album?

[hrsmn_london]

Did you like the new Kurupt + Battlecat album?

Yeah, it was decent. Fantastic production, and Kurupt made an effort.

[k1000]

haven't heard it yet but it looks like Kurupt's version of Microphone Fiend is on it

always thought it was dope

song was 1st released in 2004 off "Old School New Style":



when re-released in 2024, it says "produced by Fredwreck":



whereas The Godbody LP says produced by Rakim & Nick Wiz

[geezy]

"when re-released in 2024, it says "produced by Fredwreck":



On that note, just saw a Kurupt's interview on YouTube, at the very end, he said "Next year, get ready for me and Fredwreck, game over"



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ4gsmbFnK0?is=xm-0sNaS6jO20L2N

[HighEyeCue]

song was 1st released in 2004 off "Old School New Style":



when re-released in 2024, it says "produced by Fredwreck":



whereas The Godbody LP says produced by Rakim & Nick Wiz

so it was probably recorded during Kurupt's 2nd stint on Death Row maybe before the ATG sessions?

[hrsmn_london]

so it was probably recorded during Kurupt's 2nd stint on Death Row maybe before the ATG sessions?

It was.

[The Predator]

Rakim, Kurupt & Masta Killa - DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG (The Godbody LP)

Three heavyweight names from different corners of Hip Hop history come together on DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG (The Godbody LP), a 16-track collaboration that brings Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa into the same orbit. The concept is appealing on paper, and the album often sounds like these veterans are having a great time trading bars and casually flexing their skill with nothing left to prove. Kurupt and Masta Killa handle most of the heavy lifting, while Rakim appears on several tracks, including the excellent "A Different Kind."

The guest list adds even more weight. "Rock Ya Body" brings Daz Dillinger, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon together, while "Still Ill" pairs the three leads with KRS-One and Kool G Rap. Snoop Dogg appears on the "Rabbit" remix, and the brief "God Speak" interlude features Eminem and Jay-Z. Even with all those names, the album never feels like a real attempt to manufacture hype.

Unfortunately, the production does not always match the quality of the MCs. Rakim and Nick Wiz provide a traditional boom-bap foundation, but too many beats feel interchangeable and lack the spark needed to elevate these legendary voices. There are enough strong moments to make The Godbody LP a totally enjoyable listen, but the music rarely matches the ambition of its lineup.

A more than solid collaboration from three icons, though not the classic it could have been, or that we wanted it to be.

[HighEyeCue]

It was.

so we know Kurupt hasn't been prime Kurupt since the 90's

Tales From The Hood was probably the best thing he's done in about 15 years or so

doesn't it say something though that maybe the best songs on both albums are tracks that are over 20 years old?

Basically what I'm trying to say is no matter how good Kurupt is sounding these days and most importantly feeling good health wise he still was better in the early 2000s a good 5-7 years removed from his prime

[hrsmn_london]

so we know Kurupt hasn't been prime Kurupt since the 90's

Tales From The Hood was probably the best thing he's done in about 15 years or so

doesn't it say something though that maybe the best songs on both albums are tracks that are over 20 years old?

Basically what I'm trying to say is no matter how good Kurupt is sounding these days and most importantly feeling good health wise he still was better in the early 2000s a good 5-7 years removed from his prime

Kurupt was untouchable up until the time he left DR. Streetz was a return to form, but quality has fluctuated since. Streetlights had some good moments and enjoyed his project with J Wells. The project with Rakim is absolutely awful - it is hard to listen to at times.

You're right, his best song on the project is from 2004 - M80 has a habit of putting together horrendous projects.

[HighEyeCue]

Kurupt was untouchable up until the time he left DR. Streetz was a return to form, but quality has fluctuated since. Streetlights had some good moments and enjoyed his project with J Wells. The project with Rakim is absolutely awful - it is hard to listen to at times.

You're right, his best song on the project is from 2004 - M80 has a habit of putting together horrendous projects.

I liked Blaqkout with Quik as well

he was in a bit of a zone from lets say '07-'10