Still Reportin' [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Still Reporting

2. Neva Die Alone, Pt. 2

3. Code

4. Hood - Christian Castro, Tragedy Khadafi

5. Hood Love - Rashida, Tragedy Khadafi

6. Message [Aura Check]

7. Wake the Dead (Black Aura Skit)

8. Walk Wit Me (911)

9. U Make Me - Tragedy Khadafi, V-12

10. Truth - Christian Castro, Tragedy Khadafi

11. Fall Back

12. Can't Figure - Tragedy Khadafi, V-12

13. Eloheem

14. Crying on the Inside

Still Reportin',Tragedy Khadafi,Solid Records,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop

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A veteran's piece of perfection

The Best

Amazing.

Say what?

Another CLassic from rap's mahdi da foul G.O.D.

Still Reportin'
Tragedy Khadafi
Manufacturer: 25 To Life Records/Solid Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000DIZR2
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

Still Reporting
Neva Die Alone Pt. 2
The Code
Hood
Hood Love
The Message (Aura Check)
Wake The Dead (Black Aura Skit)
Walk Wit Me (911)
U Make Me
The Truth
Fall Back
Can't Figure
Eloheem
Crying On The Inside
Bonus Track

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Unlike the growing legions of emcee's who boast about their `hood exploits--from behind the tinted windows of their new Lamborghini's--Tragedy has always come off as a credible slum correspondent. That's why he's Still Reportin (and his fake thug peers went back to their jobs as security guards at the neighborhood nightclub). Much like his old Intelligent Hoodlum persona, Tragedy can go from Dead Prez-ian politico with black nationalist leanings ("Walk Wit' Me (911)" to straight ruffian ("The Truth") quicker than a chart-topping emcee can launch a clothing line. On "Fall Back," the sonically-potent banger featuring fellow Queensbridge projects rep Havoc of Mobb Deep, it's clear that Tragedy takes pride in his rare ability to "praise Allah, even though I play with a nine." Rather than switch up his sound for the pop charts like fellow QB rebel Noreaga, he hunkers down and brings that same raw uncut sound, this time provided by a slew of burgeoning boardsmen like Scram Jones (peep the catchy vocal samples on "Neva Die Alone Pt. 2"). While it wouldn't have hurt to have a few Alchemist or Havoc beats sprinkled throughout, the last cut "Crying On The Inside"--a great introspective ode to his deceased mom--redeems those beat shortcomings. This is a great purchase for Capone-N-Noreaga, Mobb Deep, or Cormega fans. -- Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

A veteran's piece of perfection.......2007-04-07

Tragedy Khadafi's fourth album is 2003's "Still Reportin'," and in my opinion, is possibly the most impressive release of his catalog. Tragedy Khadafi is the blueprint of a Queensbridge MC, and the way he tells sullen hood tales of struggle, crime, and incarceration while still remaining spiritual and philosophical bring to mind other hometown legends like Nas, Cormega, Capone-N-Noreaga, and Mobb Deep at times, while still establishing very much his own identity. The production and the way he always replaces "understand" with "overstand" keep this album firmly rooted in the QB. I think this album is head and shoulders above his previous album, 2000's Against All Odds, a good album in its own right. There is virtually no skip material here, and the production is miles better. This is a more personal effort, Tragedy goes deep and hits home on a few more tracks while still taking the time to tell great stories and make threats on other tracks. Guests are plentiful, and between his last album and this, he made amends with Capone-N-Noreaga, both of whom appear here. New listeners should know that listening to Khadafi can be a powerful experience, and he is a very dramatic and effective MC. "Still Reportin'" is in my mind among Tragedy Khadafi's finest work ever and is highly recommended.

Khadafi lays it down on the excellent first song, the title track. Over nice production, he spits hard raps about where he's coming from and where he's headed. "Neva Die Alone Pt. 2" is possibly the album's best track, where he tells an excellent hood tale over truly chilling production. Mobb Deep's Havoc makes an excellent appearance for a collaboration on a Queensbridge anthem, "The Code." "Hood" featuring Christ Castro is another great song with a heavy, piano-laced beat and an anthemic quality to it. I also really like "Hood Love," a soft love song with more excellent production that doesn't sound corny at all, because Khadafi maintains his character through the song. The tough "The Message (Aura Check)" is fine Tragedy material, excellent east coast threats and bragadagio. Lyrically the best song is the amazing "Walk With Me (911)," an effective and angry response to September 11 and the injustices of life, with a very powerful chorus, an incredible song. Over a pumping horn fanfare, Tragedy, Capone, Littles, and singer V-12 make an awesome song out of "U Make Me," where the chorus provides a new take on a well-known Usher song. "The Truth" and "Fall Back" are both solid hardcore tracks, featuring Christ Castro and Havoc, respectively. "Can't Figure It Out" has upbeat and joyful production, with a soulful horn line and nice chorus. The short "Eloheem" precedes the very deep and personal "Crying on the Inside," where Khadafi deals with his mother's death and an incident where his infant son fell from a window, and how God helped him through both. The album ends with a "Fall Back" remix.

It seems like Tragedy Khadafi is another rapper destined to remain underground, but albums like "Still Reportin'" are part of the reason he's such a legend there. This album is unfortunately out of print now, but should you come across it I highly recommend a purchase. Fans of New York and more specifically Queensbridge rap artists are sure to love "Still Reportin'."

The Best.......2006-05-05

Tragedy Khadafi is one of the best M.Cs alive possibly THE BEST his verses are deep and his word play is put together so nice its almost hard to believe.Personally i cant think of another rapper with the skills he displays.Now as for his albums i cant choose one i like better than another thats like asking me which one of my kids i love better LOL.So all i can say is get them all.
Yo Biggy was nice 2pac was nice but Tragedy is on another level.PEASE

Amazing........2005-11-08

That's all I have to say after listening to this album. I never heard of Tragedy Khadafi until this album. I remember listening to this album in my friend's car and after listening to a couple of tracks. I definetly had to pick this up. If you don't have this album, I definetly recommend it.

Tracks such as "Neva Die Alone Pt. 2", "Fall Back featuring Havoc, "Hood" and "The Message" shows Tragedy's lyrical presense and aggressive nature. The song "Walk Wit Me" (911) is one the best most compelling tracks that I've heard in a very long time. A very deep track featurning the vocals of V-12 has Tragedy going through certain issues of the typical black man. "U Make Me" is another banger featuring Capone, Littles and V-12. The song uses the structure of Usher's "U Make Me Wanna" to perfection. "Hood Love" is a song that explains Tragedy's love to a certain someone who has always held him down since Day 1. The album closes out with the inspirational track "Crying On The Inside" which closes the album off on a good note.

I'm pretty sure many people haven't heard of Tragedy Khadafi but once you hear this album, you will feel his presence. "Still Reportin" is still in my CD player frequently.

Say what?.......2005-07-26

If you don't own the CD, do yourself a favor and buy it today. Tragedy K. is queensbridges finest!!! Still Reportin takes you into the life of an "Intelligent Hoodlum". His hood naratives and sharp wordplay make this a must own!

Another CLassic from rap's mahdi da foul G.O.D........2005-03-24

If you ain't heard of Tragedy then you ain't heard of one of the top 5 rappers out there in my opinion. This album , as well as his "Against All Odds' Are 2 of the top 25 rap albums I have, and I have over 650. This cat can spit true lyricism and he got the tight beats as well. He spits true gangsta, hustlin, and deep song like very few rappers can. Guests are on about half the songs on this album, and most are fellow QB affiliates. Production is great, Scram Jones does 5 songs, Booth does 3, Ben does 2, and Dart La, Sha Self, and Just One each do a song. It has 3 classics, 3 near classics, 2 ok songs, and the other 6 are good, so you don't need to skip any songs and if you do something is wrong with you. A must have rap album for fans of true hip-hop with real lyrics from a real cat who is one of the illest of all time!!!!

#1 - 9.5 (good beat)
#2 - 10 (CLASSIC w/ great beat)
#3 - 9 (f/ havoc & littles)
#4 - 10 (another CLASSIC -- f/ christ castro -- good beat)
#5 - 7.5 (deeper song f/ Rashida)
#6 - 8
#8 - 7.5 (deeper song f/ V-12)
#9 - 9.5 (great song -- f/ littles, capone & V-12)
#10 - 8.5 (F/ Christ castro)
#11 - 9 (f/ havoc)
#12 - 9.5 (f/ v-12)
#13 - 8 (almost 2 minutes straight, no hook)
#14 - 10 (Classic DEEP song about his dead moms and his son who almost died)
#15 - 9 (f/ havoc & Scram Jones -- same as #11 w/ a verse by Scram on this one)

Percy L. Coles --- Queensbridge, NY
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