Against Tha Grain
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Against tha Grain is the fourth studio album
by rapper Kurupt
and his first on Death Row Records
as a solo artist. Kurupt signed back on to Death Row Records
, except as a solo artist in 2002. The album was supposed to be released in 2004, but was delayed. It was finally released in August 2005. It was critical because it was Death Row's first freshly recorded album in over 4 years. Unfortunately, the album went almost unnoticed due to the lack of promotion by Koch Records
, which currently distributes all of Death Row's albums. Furthermore, Death Row encouraged fans to not purchase this album because the track list was altered. Certain tracks were removed and others added. It did peak at number 60 on the Billboard 200 on September 2005. The cut tracks were later released on a bootleg compilation titled Against tha Grain E.P.
. The track "Calico" featuring The Dayton Family
was also on their album Family Feud
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by rapper Kurupt
Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
and his first on Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
as a solo artist. Kurupt signed back on to Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
, except as a solo artist in 2002. The album was supposed to be released in 2004, but was delayed. It was finally released in August 2005. It was critical because it was Death Row's first freshly recorded album in over 4 years. Unfortunately, the album went almost unnoticed due to the lack of promotion by Koch Records
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
, which currently distributes all of Death Row's albums. Furthermore, Death Row encouraged fans to not purchase this album because the track list was altered. Certain tracks were removed and others added. It did peak at number 60 on the Billboard 200 on September 2005. The cut tracks were later released on a bootleg compilation titled Against tha Grain E.P.
Against tha Grain E.P.
Against tha Grain – The E.P. is an EP/bootleg compilation that consists of the songs that Kurupt and Koch Records removed from the original Against tha Grain album, as well as other filler tracks that had nothing to do with the original release...
. The track "Calico" featuring The Dayton Family
The Dayton Family
The Dayton Family is an American hip hop group from Flint, Michigan. The group is composed of Ira Dorsey, Raheen Peterson, and Matt Hinkle, who perform under the respective personas of Bootleg, Shoestring, and Backstabba...
was also on their album Family Feud
Family Feud (album)
Family Feud is the fourth album by The Dayton Family released under Fast Life Records on July 12, 2005. The Album spawned 2 radio hits from Chevys and Can't Get Out.-Track listing:#Family Feud#Bulldoggin'#Where You From #Chevys...
Track listing
- Intro
- Speak On It (featuring Val C) (Produced by Mark Sparks)
- Anarchy '87 (Produced by Mark Sparks)
- Throw Back Muzic '86 (Produced by Mark Sparks)
- Deep Dishes (Produced by Ric Rude)
- Stalkin (Produced by Sir Jinx)
- Can You Feel It (featuring Potion) (Produced by Doug Mayhem)
- Slide N Slide Out (featuring Eastwood, Big Tri, & Young Tone) (Produced Blaqthoven)
- I'm Back (Produced by Tha Row Hitters)
- Jealousy (featuring Roscoe & M.O.P.M.O.P.M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
) (Produced by Mark Sparks) - Tha Past (featuring Dave HollisterDave HollisterDave Hollister is an American R&B vocalist who found fame during the 1990s as one quarter of the Platinum-selling R&B quartet Blackstreet before going on to a solo career.-Biography:...
) (Produced by Doug Mayhem) - My Homeboys (Back to Back) (featuring 2Pac & Eastwood) (Produced by Mark Sparks)
- Bullshit & Nonsense (featuring Spider LocSpider LocCurtis Norvell Williams, more commonly known as Spider Loc is an American rapper signed to G-Unit Records.Loc is also the CEO of G-Unit West.-Biography:...
& Eastwood) (Produced by Joshua Andrews) - Calico (featuring The Dayton FamilyThe Dayton FamilyThe Dayton Family is an American hip hop group from Flint, Michigan. The group is composed of Ira Dorsey, Raheen Peterson, and Matt Hinkle, who perform under the respective personas of Bootleg, Shoestring, and Backstabba...
) (Produced by Screwface) - Hustlin (featuring Big Tri & Young Tone) (Produced by Sir Jinx)
- It's a Wrap (Produced by Mark Sparks)
- You Fuckin' with the Best (featuring Domination) (Produced by C. Styles)
- Outro