Kool G. Rap: 4,5,6 [Original Samples]

Released on September 12, 1995, 4,5,6 is the solo debut album from Kool G Rap. The release followed his break-up with DJ Polo in 1993. The album was not received well critically, but was warmly accepted by underground fans. Despite the album’s dark, grimy street sound, it peaked at number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts, and also featured two crossover hits, with the title track “4,5,6″, and “Fast Life”. The album features guest appearances from B1, MF Grimm and Nas, as well as production from Dr. Butcher, Naughty Shorts, T-Ray and Buckwild of D.I.T.C.

1. “Mysterious Traveller” performed by Weather Report
   • From the album Mysterious Traveller (1974)
   • Sampled in ”4,5,6″
   • Produced by Dr. Butcher
2. “N.Y. State of Mind” performed by NaS
   • From the album Illmatic (1994)
   • Sampled in “4,5,6″
   • Produced by Dr. Butcher
3. “Love is for Fools” performed Southside Movement
   • From the album Moving South (1975)
   • Sampled in “It’s a Shame”
   • Produced by Naughty Shorts
4. “A Divine Image” performed by David Axelrod
   • From the album Songs of Experience (1969)
   • Sampled in ”Take ‘Em to War”
   • Produced by T-Ray
5. “Leroy the Magician” performed by Gary Burton
   • From the album Good Vibes (1970)
   • Sampled in ”Executioner Style”
   • Produced by Dr. Butcher
6. “Soulsides” performed by Art Farmer
   • From the album Gentle Eyes
   • Sampled in ”For Da Brothaz”
   • Produced by T-Ray
7. “What You Won’t Do For Love” performed by Bobby Caldwell
   • From the album What You Won’t Do For Love (1979)
   • Sampled in ”Blowin’ Up in the World”
   • Produced by Buckwild
8. “Happy” performed by Surface
   • From the album Happy (1987)
   • From the album ”Fast Life”
   • Produced by Buckwild
9. “Here Comes the Meterman” performed by The Meters
   • From the album Josie (1969)
   • Sampled in ”Ghetto Knows”
   • Produced by Naughty Shorts
10. “Bamboo Child” performed by Ryo Kawasaki
    1. From the album Juice (1976)
    2. Sampled in ”It’s a Shame (Da Butcher’s Mix)”
    3. Produced by Dr. Butcher
11. “Chameleon” performed by Herbie Hancock
    • From the album Headhunters (1973)
    • Sampled in ”Money on My Brain”
    • Produced by Dr. Butcher

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