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Track 02 · 2004
This Way
Dilated Peoples · feat. Kanye West
- underground
- conscious
On the charts
Underground hit that gained mainstream traction thanks to Kanye's rising star.
Why it mattered
Kanye on the hook plus Evidence and Rakaa's lyrics made this the perfect bridge between backpack rap and mainstream hip-hop. The beat was warm and the vibe was undeniable.