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Overview
After years of buildup, South Central rapper Nipsey Hussle issued his major-label debut, Victory Lap. Featuring a throwback G-funk sound improved by modern production, the set was produced by Nipsey, his brother Samiel Asghedom, "Steve-O" Carless, Mike & Keys, Murda Beatz, and more. Growing an audience over years of independent grassroots self-promotion, Nipsey's first official full-length is a triumph for the artist, recruiting an impressive roster of guests without sacrificing his uncompromising street realness. Bleeding authenticity, the Slauson Ave. soldier remains aggressive on the booming "Rap Niggas" and YG collaboration "Last Time That I Checc'd," boasting of his self-made success. On "Dedication," Nipsey trades verses with Kendrick Lamar, declaring himself "2pac of my generation" as the pair reflect on how far they've come despite the odds. That sentiment is woven throughout Victory Lap, highlighted on the intense "Blue Laces 2"; the autobiographical "Grinding All My Life"; and the poignant "Real Big," which outlines his lifetime of struggle, providing an uplifting example for the streets. Guest vocalists Stacy Barthe, Buddy, The-Dream, and CeeLo Green provide additional soul to balance Nipsey's tough bars, while Diddy plays hype man on "Young Nigga" and Konshens delivers a song-stealing performance on the thrilling "Succa Proof." After an assertive first half, the album smooths out toward the end, developing a thoughtful and reflective depth. It's a satisfying journey that rides the strength of Nipsey's deft flow and no-nonsense lyrics. Victory Lap is not just a celebration from the scrappy MC: it's a deserved moment marking his journey from Crenshaw to the majors. ~ Neil Z. Yeung
Product Details
| Release Date: | 02/16/2018 |
|---|---|
| Label: | Atlantic |
| UPC: | 0075678659034 |
| catalogNumber: | 565429 |
| Rank: | 4047 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Nipsey Hussle Primary ArtistDave Forman Guitar
DJ Battlecat Talk Box
David Wade Vocals
J-Black Vocals
Brian Morgan Vocals
Konshens Vocals
Stacy Barthe Vocals
Uncle Chucc Guitar
Lauren London Vocals
Brody Brown Keyboards
Doc Allison Strings,Cello
Garnett Flynn scratching
Rebekah Muhammad Background Vocals
Garren Edwards Vocals
Rance Keyboards
Alexandria Dopson Vocals,Background Vocals
Eric Choice Keyboards
Technical Credits
Curtis Mayfield ComposerMark James Composer
Sean "Puffy" Combs Composer
Willie Hutch Composer
Christian Jones Composer
Jonathan King Composer
Charles Strouse Composer
Jeremy Brown Engineer
Cee Lo Green Composer
Elgin Lumpkin Composer
Shawn Carter Composer
Tim Mosley Composer
Robert Reives Composer
Lamar Edwards Composer
Axel Morgan Composer
DJ Khalil Producer
Larrance Dopson Composer,Producer
Jake One Producer
Leroy Williams Composer
Alex Turner Composer
Nipsey Hussle Producer
Street Symphony Producer
Torrance Esmond Composer
G. Koop Producer
Stacy Barthe Composer
Tarik Johnston Engineer
Askia Fountain Composer
Christopher Brody Brown Composer
Jake Dutton Composer
Brody Brown Additional Production
Roger Butler Programming,Engineer
Jacob Dutton Composer
Terius Nash Composer
Jaret Griffin-Black Composer
Rob Mandell Composer
Kendrick Duckworth Composer
Matty Rich Engineer
Rob Gold Art Manager
Martin Charmin Composer
Virgilio Tzaj Art Direction
Michael Cox Composer
Ermias Asghedom Composer,Executive Producer
Sap Producer
PartyNextDoor Composer
Garfield Spence Composer
Matt Schaeffer Engineer
Shane Lindstrom Composer
Maurice David Wade Composer
Steve Carless Executive Producer
Lee Producer
Garnett Flynn Composer,Engineer
Rebekah Muhammad Composer
Ethan Stevens Engineer
Amaire Johnson Composer,Producer,Additional Music
Mike & Keys Producer,Bass Arrangement,Additional Production
Teddy Walton Composer,Producer
Khalil Abdul-Rahman Composer
Simmie Sims Composer
Matt Jacobson Mixing Advisor
Murda Beatz Producer
Braylin Bowman Composer
D.O. Speaks Producer
James Groover Composer
Mario "Wizzo" Fernandez Engineer
Derrick Okoth Composer
Stephen Donelson Executive Producer
Joshua Henderson Composer
Jaire Kwayera Clarence Lewis Composer
Zairyus Jackson Composer
Kacey Khalil Additional Production
Joshua Conerly Composer
Rance Producer,Additional Production
Ralo Stylez Producer,Engineer
My Guy Mars Producer,Additional Production
Axel Folie Producer
Alexandria Dopson Composer
Keenan Jackson Composer
Samiel Asghedom Executive Producer