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West Coast Resurrection

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West Coast Resurrection
Compilation album by
ReleasedMarch 29, 2005 (2005-03-29)
Recorded2002
Genre
Length62:59
LabelFastLife, Get Low
ProducerJT the Bigga Figga (exec.)
JT the Bigga Figga, Sean T, G-Man Stan
The Game chronology
The Documentary
(2005)
West Coast Resurrection
(2005)
Untold Story, Vol. 2
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Robert Christgau(dud)[2]
RapReviews6.5/10[3]
Vibe[4]

West Coast Resurrection is an independently released compilation album by American rapper The Game.[5] It was released on March 29, 2005, via Get Low Recordz.[6] It was produced by JT the Bigga Figga, Sean T, and G-Man Stan.

The album was more successful than his previous independent release, Untold Story, peaking at #53 on the Billboard 200, #24 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #2 on the Independent Albums, and #53 on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums charts.

Critical reception

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Entertainment Weekly praised "Promised Land," writing: "Built on an exquisitely soulful boom-bap beat, the song is an engaging sneak peek at an MC honing his nascent rhyme skills."[7] Vibe called the album "a gritty look back at a rapper's first grasp at stardom."[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga)---1:16
2."The Streetz of Compton" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga)Charlie O. & G Man Stan4:41
3."Blacksox" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga & Bluechip)Charlie O. & G Man Stan3:59
4."Krush Groove" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga, Nina B & Get Low Playaz)JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T3:24
5."Troublesome"JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T4:39
6."Rookie Card" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga)JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T2:22
7."Promised Land"JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T4:16
8."Gutta Boyz" (featuring Sean T)JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T3:37
9."Put It in the Air" (featuring Sky Balla)JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T3:40
10."Desparados" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga)JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T4:22
11."100 Barz and Gunnin'"JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T1:14
12."Work Hard" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga, Bluechip, Nina B & Get Low Playaz)JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T4:07
13."Untold Story" (featuring JT the Bigga Figga & Tee-Uk)JT the Bigga Figga & Sean T2:56
14."Outro" ((featuring JT the Bigga Figga))---2:48

References

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  1. ^ "West Coast Resurrection - The Game | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: The Game". www.robertchristgau.com.
  3. ^ "The Game :: West Coast Resurrection :: Get Low Records". www.rapreviews.com.
  4. ^ a b "Revolutions". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. June 15, 2005 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Hess, Mickey (November 15, 2009). Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313343216 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Rhythm & Blues". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. April 2, 2005 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "West Coast Resurrection". EW.com.