Pawz One – Face The Facts (Album Stream)

The West Coast has gained a following for being a purely gangsta rap scene, but the LA-based newcomer Pawz One challenges this ideology with the release of his debut album Face The Facts. Though the 18 track project plays out like a Golden Era hustler’s anthem, the delivery and presentation is what makes this one so memorable. The blend of Pawz’s lyrical potency, coupled with the boom-bap production savvy of LA’s Default and Breeze, prove to be a notable combination that’s worthy of your attention. From the piano frantic “Officer Down” to the A Tribe Called Quest sampled “The Luv [Remix]” featuring Masta Ace and Ariano, Face the Facts showcases a West Coast vibe, balanced with that East Coast grit. Beats aside, the lyrics of ‘coming up and taking over’ are central to the album’s theme, as Pawz creates a Scarface’esque story of success. Face the Facts includes more guest features from Ras Kass, Termanology, Rakaa Iriscience, 2Mex and Self Provoked and is now available via Below System.

Tracklist:
01. Intro (prod. by Default )
02. Face The Facts (prod. by Breeze)
03. What You Make It (prod. by Default)
04. Trust No One (prod. by Breeze)
05. Defstrumental 1 (prod. by Default)
06. People You Know (feat. 2Mex) [prod. by Breeze]
07. Officer Down (prod. by Default)
08. Mind Power (feat. Termanology & Ras Kass) [prod. by Default]
09. Blood Brothers (prod. by Breeze)
10. Defstrumnetal 2 (prod. by Default)
11. Effortless (prod. by Default)
12. Avalanche Warning (feat. Rakaa Iriscience) [prod by Default]
13. You Could Be Mine (prod. by Default)
14. My Night (prod. by Breeze)
15. Those Were The Days (prod. by Default)
16. The Luv (feat. Ariano) [prod. by Default]
17. Bringing It Back (feat. Self Provoked) [prod. by Default]
18. The Luv (Remix) [feat. Masta Ace & Ariano) [prod. by Default]