On the Outside Looking In

8Ball & MJG

On the Outside Looking In

RELEASED: May 24, 1994
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Long Distance (intro) 1:13 2. Lick'em Up Shot 5:13 3. Crumbz 2 Brixx 4:51 4. Players Night Out 4:28 5. Sesshead Funk Junky 4:36 6. So What U Sayin' 5:21 7. No Sellout 5:00 8. Anotha Day in tha Hood 5:05 9. No Mercy 3:15 10. On tha Outside Lookin' In 2:32 11. Break-A-Bitch College 6:24 12. Lay It Down 5:21
On the Outside Looking In is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG, released on August 2, 1993. The album features a blend of Southern hip hop and gangsta rap, showcasing the duo's lyrical prowess and storytelling ability. Tracks like 'Space Age Pimpin'' and 'You Don't Want Drama' helped establish their unique sound and contributed to the growth of the Memphis rap scene. The album is noted for its gritty production and the duo's seamless chemistry, which would become a defining characteristic of their music.