Livin' in the City

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Livin' in the City
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Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 16, 2005
RecordedFebruary 14, 2005 - February 20, 2005
Genre Jazz rap
Hip Hop
Alternative rock
Blues/Funk
Length44:06
Label Sanctuary Records
Producer Fun Lovin' Criminals
Fun Lovin' Criminals chronology
A's, B's and Rarities
(2004)
Livin' in the City
(2005)
Classic Fantastic
(2010)
Singles from Livin' in the City
  1. "Mi Corazon"
    Released: August 2005

Livin' in the City is the fifth studio album by the Fun Lovin' Criminals, released in 2005.

Fun Lovin Criminals American alternative rock band

Fun Lovin' Criminals are a band from New York City. Their musical style is eclectic, covering styles such as hip hop, rock, blues, jazz, R&B, punk, and funk. They are best known for their hit "Scooby Snacks", which features samples from films by Quentin Tarantino, and the song "Love Unlimited", which recalls Barry White's backing vocal group. Their songs often focus on life in New York City, as well as urban life in general. Their lyrics can be gritty or existentialist in nature, touching on topics such as organized crime and urban violence, but they are just as often humorous or satirical. The band gained a large following internationally, notably in north-west Europe, around the release of their first two albums in the late 1990s.

Track listing

  1. "I Love Livin' in the City" - 3:45
  2. "How It Be" - 3:57
  3. "That Ain't Right" - 3:06
  4. "The Preacher" - 2:47
  5. "Ballad of NYC" - 5:36
  6. "Is Ya Alright" - 2:52
  7. "Gave Up on God" - 4:55
  8. "City Boy" - 3:14
  9. "Girl with the Scar" - 4:23
  10. "Mi Corazon" - 3:25
  11. "Will I Be Ready" - 6:01

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