After breaking through with a gold selling debut in the late 1990’s, Harlem emcee Cam’ron quickly emerged as a leading figure in hip-hop, just as the genre was reaching mass audiences for the first time. A platinum-selling classic on Roc-A-Fella Records came a few years later, followed by the founding of the iconic collective Dipset and the release of three more seismic solo albums over the course of the 2000s. The last chapter in his historic run was 2009’s Crime Pays, which drew praise from critics while also lighting up the Billboard Charts, showcasing Cam’s sonic evolution while proving his pen game remained unmatched. More than 15 years after it’s release, this vital collection is now receiving an official vinyl pressing for the first time ever. A perpetually underrated lyricist with transcendent rhyme mechanics embedded in his leisurely flow, Cam’ron is in peak form on Crime Pays, effortlessly walking listeners through the details of his fascinating life and times. With suprisingly modern production supplied by AraabMuzik, I.N.F.O., Skitzo, and more, this memorable album is an important chapter in the story of a truly essential artist.
- Crime Pays Intro 2. Cookin’ Up
- Where I Know You From 4. F*ck Cam #1
- Never Ever 6. Curve 7. Silky
- Get It In Ohio 9. Who 10. Grease Skit
- You Know What’s Up (feat. C.O. and Sky-Lyn)
- Spend The Night 13. F*ck Cam #2
- Woo Hoo (feat. Byrd Lady & 40 Cal.) 15. Calupa
- Cookies N Apple Juice (feat. Skitzo & Byrd Lady
- My Job 18. Homicide 19. F*ck Cam #3
- Got It For Cheap (feat. Skitzo) 21. Get It Get It
- Bottom Of The Pussy 23. F*ck Cam #4
Marketing Points
-The first ever vinyl pressing of this classic 2009 album.
-Crime Pays debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart upon it’s release, and was covered
by outlets like Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Pitchfork, Spin, XXL, and more.
-Cam’ron’s celebrated career includes Platinum and Gold Certifications. His albums also
feature collaborations with artists like Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Usher, Kanye West, Wale,
Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Ma$e, Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, N.O.R.E., Jim Jones, Max B, and many more.
-Cam‘ron has over 3.2 million Instagram followers and over 2 million monthly Spotify listeners.
-Alongside fellow hip-hop icon Ma$e, Cam’ron is the host of It Is What It Is, a widely popular
sports themed YouTube show that has featured guests like Stephen A. Smith, Mike Tyson,
Snoop Dogg, Paul Pierce, Floyd Mayweather and more.
