The Shadiest One 1998 Album

WC

In a world of copy-cats, WC has always had his own style. Here he comes with his first solo after previously being in three groups, (Low Profile, WC and the Maad Circle and Westside Connection). From the jump, the production is bouncy and Dub-C wrote some catchy bars with memorable moments such as the "Dis the season to be jankin'" on the hook of the title track where he partners with CJ Mac, who dropped one of the most underappreciated hip hop albums of all time with True Game in '95. Then 'Can't Hold Back' samples 'Ain't No Half-Steppin'' by Big Daddy Kane that is instantly recognisable. It ends strongly with the hardest song on the album, 'It's All Bad', followed by the most chill with 'Better Days' that grew on me with each listen and is my pick from the disc. There is no amazing song here, but the consistency is its strength being more than solid from front to back. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: The Shadiest One, Can't Hold Back, Keep Hustlin', Like That, It's All Bad, Better Days 1 Hog 64 2 Where Y'All From (Skit) 3 Fuckin' Wit Uh House Party 70 4 The Shadiest One 71 5 Can't Hold Back 75 6 Keep Hustlin' 75 7 Just Clownin' 70 8 The Autobiography 65 9 Worldwide Gunnin' 60 10 Like That 75 11 Call It What You Want 54 12 Rich Rollin' 68 13 Cheddar 62 14 Bank Lick 15 It's All Bad 80 16 Better Days 82 17 The Outcome