Good vs. Evil (album)

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Good vs. Evil
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Studio album by
KXNG CROOKED
ReleasedNovember 11, 2016
Recorded2016
Genre Hip hop
Length52:55 (standard edition)
71:53 (deluxe edition)
Label
Producer
  • KXNG Crooked (exec.)
  • Matthew Markoff (exec.)
  • Lavi$h
  • Beat Busta Beats
  • Young Jordan
  • Aktive
  • Chucky Beatz
  • Claudio Audio
  • Soundsmith Beats
  • Deborah's Son
  • Klasiq
  • Lew Jay
KXNG CROOKED chronology
Statik KXNG
(2016)		Good vs. Evil
(2016)		 Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire
(2017)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim! 7/10 [1]
HipHopDX 4/5 [2]

Good vs. Evil [3] is the third studio album by American rapper KXNG Crooked (formerly known as Crooked I). The album was released on November 11, 2016, through RBC Records and Entertainment One, marking KXNG Crooked's second release in a year. [4] The album features cameo appearances from notable rappers such as Eminem, [5] RZA, Xzibit, and Tech N9ne, among other guests. [6]

The album was well-received by critics, who praised its direction, dark beats, and narrative skills. [7] The album's sequel, Good vs. Evil II , was released on December 8, 2017.

Track listing

Good vs. Evil track listing
No.TitleLength
1."A Just Message" (Intro) (featuring Just Blaze)2:52
2."Welcome to Planet X (We're Coming)" (featuring Eminem and The Observer)4:14
3."Dem People" (featuring Xzibit and SAS)3:05
4."Robocop Went Pop"3:18
5."Rebel Party" (featuring The Observer)3:22
6."I Want to Kill You" (featuring Astray and The Observer)6:04
7."CrazyPsychoLoco"4:22
8."Intergalactic Hustling" (featuring Boroc)2:38
9."Revolutionary Funk" (featuring P Funk Pavarotti)2:31
10."Shoot Back (Dear Officer)" (featuring Tech N9ne)5:07
11."Obey (KXNG's Speech)"5:05
12."The Oath"2:41
13."KXNG Tut"2:54
14."Puppet Master" (featuring RZA, KinG! and The Observer)4:40
Total length:52:55
Deluxe edition bonus tracks [8]
No.TitleLength
15."Kxng"2:13
16."Next"3:39
17."Scratch"3:50
18."Song"3:20
19."Experiment"2:54
20."Fun"3:02
Total length:71:53

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References

  1. ↑ Alexis, Themistoklis (November 11, 2016). "KXNG Crooked Good vs. Evil". Exclaim! . Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ Eustice, Kyle (December 1, 2016). "Review: KXNG Crooked Is a Lyrical Exorcist on "Good vs. Evil"". HipHopDX . Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  3. ↑ "KXNG Crooked Releases 'Good Vs. Evil' Album - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  4. ↑ "Stream KXNG Crooked's "Good vs. Evil" Album f. Eminem, RZA, Xzibit & More". HipHopDX . November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kxng Crooked Recruits Eminem for Hard-Hitting 'Welcome to Planet X': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  6. ↑ "Stream KXNG Crooked's "Good Vs. Evil" Album". HotNewHipHop. November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Good vs. Evil by KXNG Crooked on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2016-11-11. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  8. ↑ "Good vs. Evil (Deluxe Edition) by KXNG Crooked on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2016-11-11. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
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