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4 Tha Hard Way

Rappin' 4-Tay

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A product of the San Francisco Bay Area rap scene, Rappin' 4-Tay is known for his associations with Too Short and the late Tupac Shakur, and sadly, he's also known for serving prison and jail terms on various charges, some drug-related. In fact, 4-Tay had been locked up in San Quentin Prison when Off Parole came out in 1996 and sold over 300,000 units. A positive and congenial tone defines 4-Tay's fourth album, 4 Tha Hard Way, which favors melodic, R&B-flavored tracks. "Lay Ya Gunz Down" and "Element of Surprize" lament the type of crime and violence he'd seen too much of among young Black men, and on the thoughtful "Ain't Nobody Coachin'," 4-Tay urges hip-hoppers to do everything they can to coach and help younger rappers. This decent but not remarkable CD made listeners hope that 4-Tay would heed his own advice and stay out of trouble.
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1
Playaz Dedication Explicit
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Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

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One Nite Explicit
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Beats 4 Sale (Comm. Short) Explicit
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4
What's Wrong Wit The Game Explicit
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E-40, FeaturedArtist - Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

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5
Money Makes The Man Explicit
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Sauce, FeaturedArtist - Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist - J. Mess, FeaturedArtist

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Where You Playin' At Explicit
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Cold Blooded Explicit
00:04:10

Rick James, FeaturedArtist - Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

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Just Came Up (Comm. Short) Explicit
00:00:17

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Back At Cha Explicit
00:03:57

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Playa 4 Life Explicit
00:04:14

Master P, FeaturedArtist - Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

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What Fo' Explicit
00:05:25

Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

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Ain't Nobody Coachin' Explicit
00:03:46

Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist - Franky J, FeaturedArtist

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13
Brin' The Beat Back Explicit
00:03:14

Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist - Lil' Fly, FeaturedArtist

1997 Forte Music 1997 Forte Music

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Lay Ya Gunz Down Explicit
00:04:54

Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

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The Biggie (Comm. Short) Explicit
00:00:27

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The Biggie Explicit
00:04:06

Screwface, FeaturedArtist - Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

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Shake It Explicit
00:04:26

Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist - Conscious Daughters, FeaturedArtist

1997 Forte Music 1997 Forte Music

18
Elements Of Surprize Explicit
00:04:21

Messy Marv, FeaturedArtist - San Quinn, FeaturedArtist - Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

1997 Forte Music 1997 Forte Music

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Thinking About You Explicit
00:04:06

Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist - C.D., FeaturedArtist

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4 Tha Hard Way Explicit
00:03:33

Rappin' 4-Tay, MainArtist

1997 Forte Music 1997 Forte Music

Album review

A product of the San Francisco Bay Area rap scene, Rappin' 4-Tay is known for his associations with Too Short and the late Tupac Shakur, and sadly, he's also known for serving prison and jail terms on various charges, some drug-related. In fact, 4-Tay had been locked up in San Quentin Prison when Off Parole came out in 1996 and sold over 300,000 units. A positive and congenial tone defines 4-Tay's fourth album, 4 Tha Hard Way, which favors melodic, R&B-flavored tracks. "Lay Ya Gunz Down" and "Element of Surprize" lament the type of crime and violence he'd seen too much of among young Black men, and on the thoughtful "Ain't Nobody Coachin'," 4-Tay urges hip-hoppers to do everything they can to coach and help younger rappers. This decent but not remarkable CD made listeners hope that 4-Tay would heed his own advice and stay out of trouble.
© Alex Henderson /TiVo

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