Young Bop - Handsome Ghetto (Compact Disc)

1	Young Bop	Intro	02:13
2	Young Bop, C-Bo, Marvaless	29 Gun Salute	03:16
3	Young Bop, Levitti	Handsome Ghetto	03:58
4	Young Bop, Doey Rock, Turf Talk	Ok	03:47
5	Young Bop, J Stalin, T-Nutty	Short Stoppin’	04:17
6	Young Bop, Bleezo, T-Nutty	Throw Yo Hood Up	04:38
7	Young Bop, Jack Thrilla	I Go	04:25
8	Young Bop	(Skit)	01:21
9	Young Bop, T-Nutty	Purplez	03:02
10	Young Bop, Mistah F.A.B.	What’z Da Business	03:40
11	Young Bop, Ghetto Romeo	Momma	04:09
12	Young Bop	Livin This Way	04:20
13	Young Bop, Messy Marv	You Don’t Hustle You Don’t Eat	03:58
14	Young Bop, Lil Face	Welcome To South Sac	03:43
15	Young Bop	Never Say Goodbye	04:22
16	Young Bop, Jack Thrilla, Lavish-D	Damn!!!	04:14
17	Young Bop	Rose In The Wind	04:23
18	Young Bop, Sav Sicc	Grindin	04:24
19	Young Bop	In Da Game	04:00

Album info

In 2007, Young Bop brought the essence of California’s gangsta rap scene to the forefront with his album “Handsome Ghetto.” Released under Black Armor Records, the album is a vivid depiction of life in South Sacramento, articulating the beauty and hardships that come with it. Young Bop fuses classic West Coast vibes with a modern flair, offering a project that’s both reflective and forward-looking.

The album starts off with an “Intro” that paves the way for a multi-faceted exploration of the streets, the hustle, and the complexities of life in the ghetto. “29 Gun Salute,” featuring veteran rappers C-Bo and Marvaless, immediately sets a serious tone. It’s a homage to the struggles and battles fought, not just with weapons, but with words and wisdom.

The title track “Handsome Ghetto,” featuring Levitti, takes a different angle by exploring the allure and romanticized aspects of the hood. It’s a complex track that embraces the notion that the ghetto is not just a place of despair, but also a source of life lessons and raw beauty. Tracks like “Ok” and “Short Stoppin'” delve into the pulse of the streets, capturing the rhythm and flow of everyday life.

What makes “Handsome Ghetto” stand out are its featured collaborations. The track “What’z Da Business” includes Mistah F.A.B., offering a critical look at the hood’s economics, while “Momma,” featuring Ghetto Romeo, provides a heartfelt tribute to the maternal figures who are the backbone of many communities.

Songs like “You Don’t Hustle You Don’t Eat,” featuring Messy Marv, and “Grindin,” featuring Sav Sicc, lay down the rules of survival, focusing on the relentless hustle required to make it. The album concludes with “In Da Game,” a final assertion of Young Bop’s enduring presence in the rap industry and the life he depicts.

With a combination of grit and glamour, “Handsome Ghetto” serves as a panoramic view of Young Bop’s world. It reflects not just the struggle, but the ambition, the hustle, and the tight-knit community that defines life in South Sacramento.