Roots of Evil
Roots Of Evil is the second solo album by Mafioso rap artist Kool G Rap, released in 1998 by Kool G's short lived record label, Illstreet/Downlow. It boasts two singles, "Foul Cats" and "Can't Stop the Shine", and reached #43 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album contains a notable guest appearance from a young Papoose.
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| Released | October 20, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997–1998 1995 (Track 13 & 15) | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop, mafioso rap, gangsta rap | |||
| Label | Illstreet/Downlow | |||
| Producer | Dr. Butcher CJ Moore Fade For Underworld Productions Kool G Rap Haji Rich 5 A. Evans E. Thompson J. Stank | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| RapReviews | 8.0/10[2] |
| The Source |  |
| Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Length |
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| 1 | "Intro" | *Interlude* | 1:43 | |
| 2 | "Hitman's Diary" | Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 3:43 |
| 3 | "One Dark Night" | Fade For Underworld Productions | Kool G Rap | 1:45 |
| 4 | "Foul Cats" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 3:23 |
| 5 | "Tekilla Sunrise" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 4:31 |
| 6 | "At Da Wake" | *Interlude* | 1:10 | |
| 7 | "Home Sweet Funeral Home" | Haji A. | Jinx, Kool G Rap, Papoose | 2:51 |
| 8 | "Mobsta's" | Fade For Underworld Productions | Kool G Rap | 3:18 |
| 9 | "Let the Games Begin" | Rich 5 | Kool G Rap | 3:28 |
| 10 | "A Thugs Love Story (Chapter I, II, III)" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 9:33 |
| 11 | "Da Bosses Lady" | A. Evans | Camileone, Kool G Rap | 3:54 |
| 12 | "Mafioso" | Rich 5 | Kool G Rap | 2:51 |
| 13 | "Thug's Anthem" | E. Thompson | Johnny 2 Gunz, Kool G Rap, Pokaface | 3:46 |
| 14 | "Da Heat" | CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher | Kool G Rap | 3:34 |
| 15 | "Can't Stop the Shine" | Kool G Rap | Kool G Rap, Miss Jones | 3:58 |
| 16 | "Cannon Fire" | Kool G Rap | Kool G Rap | 4:11 |
| 17 | "Outro" | *Interlude* | 1:05 | |
| 18 | "Daddy Figure" | Fade For Underworld Productions, J. Stank | Kool G Rap | 5:06 |
Samples
- "Cannon Fire"
- "Ballad for the Fallen Soldier" by The Isley Brothers
- "Can't Stop The Shine"
- "What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'" by Stephanie Mills
- "Da Bosses Lady"
- "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge
- "Foul Cats"
- "Poor Abbey Walsh" by Marvin Gaye
- "Hitman's Diary"
- "You Light Up My Life" by Jean Carne
- "Let The Games Begin"
- "Have Mercy on Me" by The East St. Louis Gospelettes
- "Mobsta's"
- "Ain't No Sunshine" by Tom Jones
- "A Thug's Love Story (Chapter I, II, III)"
- "Mellow Mood (Part I)" by Barry White
Album singles
| Single information |
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"Foul Cats"
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"Can't Stop the Shine"
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Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 43 |
References
- Roots of Evil at AllMusic
- "Kool G. Rap :: Roots of Evil :: Down Low". RapReviews. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- "Music: Roots Of Evil (Vinyl) by Kool G. Rap (Artist)". tower.com. 2009-02-26. Archived from the original on 2009-02-26. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. p. 466. ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8.
- "Kool G Rap Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
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