Against tha Grain

Against tha Grain is the fourth studio album by rapper Kurupt and his first on Death Row Records as a solo artist. Kurupt signed back on to Death Row Records, except as a solo artist in 2002. The album was supposed to be released in 2004, but was delayed. It was finally released in August 2005. It was critical because it was Death Row's first freshly recorded album in over 4 years. Unfortunately, the album went almost unnoticed due to the lack of promotion by Koch Records, which currently distributes all of Death Row's albums. Furthermore, Death Row encouraged fans to not purchase this album because the track list was altered. Certain tracks were removed and others added. It did peak at number 60 on the Billboard 200 on September 2005. The cut tracks were later released on a bootleg compilation titled Against tha Grain E.P.. The track "Calico" featuring The Dayton Family was also on their album Family Feud

Track listing

1. Intro
2. Speak On It (featuring Val C) (Produced by Mark Sparks)
3. Anarchy '87 (Produced by Mark Sparks)
4. Throw Back Muzic '86 (Produced by Mark Sparks)
5. Deep Dishes (Produced by Ric Rude)
6. Stalkin (Produced by Sir Jinx)
7. Can You Feel It (featuring Potion) (Produced by Doug Mayhem)
8. Slide N Slide Out (featuring Eastwood, Big Tri, & Young Tone) (Produced Blaqthoven)
9. I'm Back (Produced by Tha Row Hitters)
10. Jealousy (featuring Roscoe & M.O.P.) (Produced by Mark Sparks)
11. Tha Past (featuring Dave Hollister) (Produced by Doug Mayhem)
12. My Homeboys (Back to Back) (featuring 2Pac & Eastwood) (Produced by Mark Sparks)
13. Bullshit & Nonsense (featuring Spider Loc & Eastwood) (Produced by Joshua Andrews)
14. Calico (featuring The Dayton Family) (Produced by Screwface)
15. Hustlin (featuring Big Tri & Young Tone) (Produced by Sir Jinx)
16. It's a Wrap (Produced by Mark Sparks)
17. You Fuckin' with the Best (featuring Domination) (Produced by C. Styles)
18. Outro

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