8Bal & MJG – On Top of The World (1995)

8Ball & MJG – On Top of The World (1995)

On Top of The World is the third major studio album from Memphis legends 8Ball & MJG, released November 1, 1995, and widely considered the duo’s breakthrough into a broader national spotlight. Produced entirely by DJ T-Mix. Who was known for earlier work with Kountry Boy, Ready Rock, and Castalia-area tapes in 1993. This album blends polished Southern production with the gritty storytelling that defined mid-90s Memphis rap. DJ Squeeky is also credited throughout the project, providing scratches that help tie the underground Memphis aesthetic into a more refined major-label sound. Balancing street narratives with smoother, radio-ready moments, On Top of The World captures the duo at a turning point, expanding beyond regional success while still keeping their roots intact. The album features notable appearances from artists like E-40, Mac Mall, Big Mike, Thorough, and Mr. Mike, showing the growing connection between Memphis and other Southern and West Coast scenes during this era.

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Pimp In My Own Rhyme

3. What Can I Do

4. For Real

5. Funk Mission

6. Kick That Shit

7. E-40, Mac Mall, Big Mike – Friend or Foe

8. Hand of The Devil

9. Top of The World

10. Nuckle Heads – What Do You See

11. In The Line of Duty

12. Thorough, Mr. Mike – All In My Mind

13. Comin’ Up

14. Nina Creque – Space Age Pimpin’

15. Break ‘Em Off

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