Various – Leaving The Life
October 10, 2000
Download music album Leaving The Life by Various, released on October 10, 2000. ℗ Foundation Entertainment
1
P-Folks
Leaving The Life
03:49
2
B-Legit, First Degree The D.E.
Can’t Close My Eyes
04:05
3
Balance, M Sane, Ace Mack
51091 Siccness
04:16
4
Ft. Knox
Pandemonium
05:14
5
Be Gee
Envy
03:57
6
Mister, Sylk E Fine
Muggin You
05:32
7
Spice 1, M Sane, Bread
Stamped In Concrete
04:34
8
D-Money, Lucky Beau
Game Of Life
04:24
9
Rhyme N Reason
Got It Locked
05:16
10
M-Sane
Out The Game
04:15
11
Be Gee, Loki, Brotha Lynch Hung
3 The Hard Way
04:46
12
Crucial Point
Like
05:01
13
First Degree The D.E., Marvaless, P-Folks, M-Sane
Redemption
04:28
14
Balance, Ahku
Drama
04:59
Album info
Released in 2001 by Foundation Entertainment, “Leaving The Life” is a multi-artist compilation that stands as a remarkable offering in the Gangsta rap genre. The 14-track album captures a period of transition and tension within the cultural landscape of Hip-Hop, fusing introspective lyrics with gritty storytelling. Executive-produced by Robin Masters and St. Nick, the compilation showcases a variety of perspectives on what it means to live—and leave—a certain type of life.
The album opens with P-Folks’ contemplative “Leaving The Life,” a track that sets the stage for the thematic journey the listener is about to embark upon. Here, P-Folks delves into the complexities of walking away from a lifestyle that, while dangerous, is also all-encompassing.
On “Can’t Close My Eyes,” B-Legit and First Degree The D.E. explore the restlessness that comes from a life on the edge, offering a darker undertone that permeates much of the album. M-Sane, Ace Mack, and Balance continue this exploration with “51091siccness,” detailing the challenging experiences that shape their narrative.
Tracks like Ft. Knox’s “Pandemonium” and Be Gee’s “Envy” delve into the emotional toll of a gangsta lifestyle. On the other hand, “Muggin’ You” by Mister and Sylk E Fine injects a level of bravado and swagger, adding layers of complexity to the compilation.
Significantly, “Stamped In Concrete” by Spice 1, M-Sane, and Bread, is a raw reflection of the permanence and inescapability of the lifestyle, contrasting sharply with the initial theme of departure introduced by P-Folks. The later track, “Redemption,” featuring First Degree The D.E., Marvaless, P-Folks, and M-Sane, provides a fitting conclusion, echoing the initial theme but adding a nuanced understanding of what it means to seek redemption within a complex system.
Co-produced by Brotha Dre on tracks 8, 10, and 11, and featuring artwork by Samoht Design, “Leaving The Life” is more than a compilation; it’s a profound statement on the complexities and contradictions of Gangsta life. Its strength lies not just in its vivid storytelling, but also in its ability to offer a multi-faceted exploration of a world many find intriguing, but few truly understand.