8Ball & MJG – Listen To The Lyrics of A Pimp (1991)

8Ball & MJG – Listen To The Lyrics of A Pimp Featuring Gangsta Pat (1991)

One of the earliest breakout moments for 8Ball & MJG and widely regarded as their first major underground hit. Originally released in 1991, “Listen To The Lyrics” helped establish the duo’s signature sound: slow-rolling beats, vivid street narratives, and a heavy emphasis on pimp talk that would later define much of Southern rap in the 1990s. The song’s success played a key role in spreading their name beyond Memphis, setting the foundation for their later albums and wider recognition. Gangsta Pat’s appearance on this particular tape, further anchors this release in Memphis rap history, linking two important figures during a formative period for the scene. Raw, direct, and unapologetically Southern, this tape captures 8Ball & MJG right as they were transitioning from local buzz to regional staples. This particular tape is most likely an OTS promo tape showing off their early 1990s artists Gangsta Pat & 8Ball & MJG. As the two were just beginning to break out in 1991.

*Alternate tape was previously unheard*

Tracklist:

1. Listen To The Lyrics

2. Pimps In The House

3. Got To Be Real

4. Listen To The Lyrics

5. Gangsta Pat – I’m The Gangsta

6. Gangsta Pat – Gangsta Shit

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