Thug Stories is the sixth studio album by American hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, released September 19, 2006 on Koch Records.
Songs and music
Featuring a slightly matured style with this LP, the group leaned more heavily towards its harmonic roots than its "thug" origins. The tracks "She Got Crazy", "So Sad", and "Call Me" center on the members' past and present issues with women; while "Don't Stop", "Do It Again", and "Thug Stories" serve as ex-post-facto anthems. "Fire" boasts of Bone's superior flowing skills while simultaneously showcasing them. Krayzie and Layzie bite into the microphone with their signature rapid-fire delivery on the track "What You See (Reload)" as the album transitions towards a glimpse of The Thugs' evolution. "Stand Not In Our Way" flouts the temptations of "
Beelzebub" and touts faith in "
Yahweh" in hypnotic fashion.
Reggae overtones fuel the sequel "Still No Surrender", while a great disdain for law enforcement ignites the track. The ominous narrative "This Life" rounds out the album with tales of hopelessness and a flavor unique to Bone.
Track listing
Sample credits
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"Do It Again" contains portions of "Let's Do It Again", written by Curtis Mayfield, and performed by the Staple Singers.
Personnel
Musicians
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Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – vocals
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Chris Ackerman – keyboards
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DJ Mike T – scratching, sound effects, producer, engineer
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Gary "Sugar Foot" Greenberg – percussion, drums, producer
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Steve Pageot – flute, keyboards, producer, engineer, drum programming
Production
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Steve Begala – engineer
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Steve Estiverne – Record producer
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David Frederic – engineer, mixing
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Kush Kato – producer
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Steve Lobel – executive producer
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Guy Long – producer
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Mally Mall – producer
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Kenny McCloud – producer
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Big Rush – producer
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Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – executive producer
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Janice Combs – producer
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Ree Dogg – producer
Appearances
Chart positions
Album
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 25 |
| U.S. Top Independent Albums | 1 |
| U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 7 |
