''Doubelievengod'' is the third album by

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, released in 1995.

Music and lyrics

Describing the music and lyrics, Allrovi called ''Doubelievengod'' "a much more mature album in terms of both production and rapping. Most obviously, the platter of samples is gone; for whatever reasons, the emphasis is now on synth-driven beats ..The move toward eerie synth actually works in this album's favor, given its malevolent slant and ominous tone".

Reception

Allrovi reviewer Jason Birchmeier writes that ''Doubelievengod'' "holds a special place in the

Esham Esham Attica Smith (born September 20, 1973), known mononymously as Esham, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Emerging as one of the first ever hip hop artists from Detroit, Esham released his debut studio album, '' Boomin' Words fr ...

legacy alongside the ''

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'' albums as the summit of not necessarily his talent but rather his wickedness."

Track listing

All tracks produced by

;Sample credits * "Doubelievengod" contains a sample of " Original Nuttah" as performed by

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* "NATAS" contains a sample of "Original Nuttah" as performed by UK Apachi * "Itzalright" contains a sample of "

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" as performed by

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* "Can I R.I.P." contains a sample of "

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" as performed by

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* "We Almost Lost Detroit" contains a sample of " We Almost Lost Detroit" by

Gil Scott-Heron Gilbert Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American Jazz poetry, jazz poet, singer, musician, and author known for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackso ...

* "Sunday School" contains a sample of " Groove With You" as performed by

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References

{{Authority control 1995 albums Albums produced by Esham Natas (group) albums Reel Life Productions albums