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Lil Scrappy – Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live – Double Vinyl Record
Released on December 5, 2006, Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live is the debut studio album from Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy. After making a name for himself in the early 2000s crunk movement, Scrappy became one of the leading protégés of Lil Jon, who served as executive producer on the project alongside 50 Cent, further blending the raw, high-energy sound of Southern crunk with the polished gangsta rap aesthetics of G-Unit. The result is an album packed with aggressive beats, club anthems, and street narratives, firmly placing Lil Scrappy in the mid-2000s Dirty South rap scene.
At its core, Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live is a crunk-meets-gangsta rap hybrid, fusing booming 808s, rowdy ad-libs, and high-energy hooks with themes of street survival, wealth, and ambition. Production is handled by Lil Jon, Sha Money XL, DJ Toomp, and Jazze Pha, giving the album a mix of club-ready bangers and darker, street-oriented tracks.
Key Tracks
Money in the Bank (feat. Young Buck) – The album’s biggest hit, this Lil Jon-produced banger became a Southern club anthem, reaching No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. With its infectious hook and booming bass, it remains one of Scrappy’s most recognizable songs.
Gangsta, Gangsta (feat. Lil Jon) – A high-energy, crunk-infused track that captures the raw aggression and rebellious attitude of early-2000s Atlanta rap.
Oh Yeah (Work) (feat. E-40 & Sean P of YoungBloodZ) – This West Coast-influenced track adds a hyphy-meets-crunk crossover vibe, thanks to E-40’s animated delivery.
Livin’ in the Projects – A more introspective track where Scrappy reflects on the struggles of growing up in poverty, showing a more personal side.
Like Me (feat. 50 Cent) – A co-sign from 50 Cent, this song blends G-Unit’s polished gangsta rap sound with Scrappy’s Southern grit, making for an interesting contrast.
Born to Live – A deeper, reflective moment on the album, addressing life, death, and perseverance in the streets.
Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200, selling 82,000 copies in its first week, and later earned Gold certification. While it wasn’t a critically acclaimed album, it was widely embraced by fans of Southern hip-hop, crunk, and club rap, helping cement Scrappy as a force in the Atlanta rap scene.
Despite the decline of crunk music in the years that followed, Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live remains a time capsule of mid-2000s Southern rap, filled with high-energy beats, aggressive flows, and larger-than-life hooks. Lil Scrappy never quite reached the superstar status of some of his peers, but this album stands as one of the defining releases of the crunk era, delivering a mix of hype anthems and street narratives that made him a respected name in Atlanta hip-hop.
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Track Listing
I’m Back
Touching Everything
Young And Famous
Money In The Bank (Remix)
Been A Boss
Gangsta Gangsta
Posted In The Club
Anutha Country Song
Livin’ In The Projects
Born To Live
Pussy Poppin’
Get Right
Baby Daddy
The Situation
Police
Like Me
G-Shit
Nigga, What’s Up
Lord Have Mercy
