Ridin’ Dirty

by UGK

Ridin’ Dirty cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 30, 1996
  • Label: Jive
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:05:19
  • Community rating: 4.59/5 from 8 ratings

Artists on this release: Pimp C, Wayne Bonton, Chris Severin, Big Smokin' Mitch, 3-2, Reginald Hackett, Mike Harris, Skip Holman, Leo Nocentelli, David Torkanowsky, N.O. Joe, Bun B, Ronnie Spencer, Kristi Floyd, C. Butler, Cory "Funkafangas" Stoot

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A landmark album in Southern hip-hop, 'Ridin' Dirty' is defined by Pimp C's cinematic production, which layers live instrumentation with rich soul and funk samples, creating a soundscape simultaneously smooth and gritty. The album’s vivid narratives of Texas street life are delivered through the seamless interplay between Bun B's intricate, technically sharp lyricism and Pimp C's charismatic, melodic flow. Despite having no official singles or music videos, its authentic portrayal of 'country-rap tunes' and cohesive musical vision propelled it to classic status and widespread influence.

Genres

Descriptors: rap, gangsta, soulful, funky, street

Tracklist

  1. Intro (01:05)
  2. One Day (feat. Mr. 3-2 & Ronnie Spencer) (05:24)
  3. Murder (03:52)
  4. Pinky Ring (05:12)
  5. Diamonds & Wood (feat. Smoke D) (05:13)
  6. 3 In The Mornin' (feat. C-Note & Big Smokin' Mitch) (05:41)
  7. Touched (05:04)
  8. Fuck My Car (feat. 3-2) (03:59)
  9. That's Why I Carry (feat. N.O. Joe) (05:38)
  10. Hi Life (05:25)
  11. Good Stuff (03:48)
  12. Ridin' Dirty (05:32)
  13. Outro (09:26)

Credits

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