| My Own Worst Enemy | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 9, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003-2004 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Label | Fat Beats | |||
| Producer | Pete Rock, DJ Supreme One, Diamond D, DJ Revolution | |||
| Ed O.G. & Pete Rock chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| RapReviews | 9/10[2] |
| Rolling Stone | |
My Own Worst Enemy is an album by Ed O.G. and Pete Rock, released in 2004.[3][4] The album's single, "Wishing", included a guest appearance from Masta Ace.[5]
It was reissued in 2016.[6]
Production
The album consists of 10 songs, seven of them produced by Rock, with additional production from Diamond D and DJ Revolution. The guests included Jaysaun, Masta Ace, and Diamond D. The album was recorded over a period of two years, due to Rock's touring and other production responsibilities.[7]
Critical reception
PopMatters called Rock's production "always relaxed, almost stoned; the organic jazz vibe produces a mild, yet cerebral high when punctuated with his trademark horns."[8] Remix wrote that "on 'Boston', a somber guitar loop and subtle chimes are stretched across sturdy drums for Edo to lyrically praise his hometown, and the bouncy 'Stop Dat' utilizes chopped space-age effects."[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Boston" | Pete Rock | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Just Call My Name" (featuring Jaysaun) | Pete Rock | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Voices" | Pete Rock | 5:42 |
| 4. | "School 'Em" | Pete Rock | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Streets Is Callin'" (featuring Diamond D and Jaysaun) | Diamond D | 4:45 |
| 6. | "Pay The Price" (featuring Jaysaun) | Pete Rock | 4:02 |
| 7. | "Wishing" (featuring Masta Ace) | DJ Supreme One | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Right Now!" (featuring Pete Rock) | Pete Rock | 5:07 |
| 9. | "Stop Dat" (featuring Krumb Snatcha and Jaysaun) | Pete Rock | 4:36 |
| 10. | "Revolution" | DJ Revolution | 3:58 |
| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Shed A Tear" | Pete Rock | |
| 12. | "Wishing (Original Version)" (featuring Masta Ace) | DJ Supreme One | |
| 13. | "Jus Listen" | DJ Supreme One | |
| 14. | "Pete Rock Unreleased Instrumental #1" | Pete Rock | |
| 15. | "Pete Rock Unreleased Instrumental #2" | Pete Rock | |
| 16. | "Shed A Tear (Instrumental)" | Pete Rock |
Album singles
| Single information |
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"Boston"
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References
- ↑ "My Own Worst Enemy - Ed O.G | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ III, William Ketchum. "Edo.G featuring Pete Rock :: My Own Worst Enemy – RapReviews".
- ↑ "Reviews". CMJ New Music Report (891): 5. Nov 22, 2004.
- ↑ Blagg, Christopher (November 24, 2004). "MUSIC - Edo G raps about hip-hop in the Hub". Boston Herald. The Edge. p. 52.
- ↑ Bynoe, Yvonne (2006). Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip Hop Culture. Greenwood Press. p. 114.
- ↑ "EDO.G & Pete Rock Discuss "My Own Worst Enemy" Album 12-Year Anniversary Release". HipHopDX. March 17, 2016.
- ↑ Graham, Renee (10 Dec 2004). "BACK TO BASICS FOR A RAP PIONEER". The Boston Globe. p. E12.
- ↑ "Edo. G featuring Pete Rock: My Own Worst Enemy, PopMatters".
- ↑ "CD REVIEWS". Remix. 7 (1): 96. Jan 2005.