Street Gospel is the debut solo album by the American West Coast hip hop artist Suga Free.[3][4] It was released on June 24, 1997, via Island Black Music. Production was entirely handled by DJ Quik, who recruited his frequent collaborators Robert "Fonksta" Bacon and G-One. It features guest appearance from DJ Quik, Playa Hamm and Hi-C.[5] The album was recorded in 28 days. The album was also released in a clean version, which is out of print. It peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 14 on the Heatseekers Albums in the United States. In 2025, Pitchfork placed Street Gospel at number 84 on their list of the 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time.[6]
Track listing
| Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
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| 1. | "Intro" | Dejuan Walker | DJ Quik | 0:48 |
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| 2. | "Why U Bullshittin?" | | DJ Quik | 4:25 |
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| 3. | "I'd Rather Give You My Bitch" | | DJ Quik | 5:04 |
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| 4. | "Doe Doe and a Skunk" | | DJ Quik | 5:08 |
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| 5. | "Don't No Suckaz Live Here" | - Walker
- Blake
- Wilbert B. Milo
| - DJ Quik
- Robert "Fonksta" Bacon
- G-1
| 5:13 |
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| 6. | "Tip Toe" (featuring DJ Quik) | | DJ Quik | 5:16 |
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| 7. | "I Wanna Go Home (The County Jail Song)" | Walker | DJ Quik | 3:43 |
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| 8. | "If U Stay Ready" | - Walker
- Blake
- Milo
- Robert Bacon
| - DJ Quik
- Robert "Fonksta" Bacon
- G-1
| 4:47 |
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| 9. | "Fly Fo Life" | | DJ Quik | 4:48 |
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| 10. | "On My Way" | | DJ Quik | 4:29 |
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| 11. | "Secrets" | | DJ Quik | 4:43 |
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| 12. | "Table Interlude" | Walker | DJ Quik | 1:06 |
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| 13. | "Dip Da" | | - DJ Quik
- Robert "Fonksta" Bacon
- G-1
| 4:32 |
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| 14. | "Tip Toe (Reprise)" | | DJ Quik | 3:42 |
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| Total length: | 57:44 |
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Charts
References
- ^ Stanley, Leo. "Suga Free - Street Gospel Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ Burke, Miguel (April 1997). "Record Report: Suga Free – Street Gospel". The Source. No. 91. New York. pp. 101–102.
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (May 10, 2017). "Suga Free's Filthy Classic Street Gospel Influences Everyone From Kendrick to YG". LA Weekly.
- ^ "Suga Free Is Pomona's Purveyor of Pimp Rap – OC Weekly".
- ^ "Suga Free Talks the Sweet Life". July 28, 2016.
- ^ Thompson, Paul A.; et al. (September 30, 2025). "The 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Suga Free Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Suga Free Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
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