4 tha Hard Way

4 Tha Hard Way
Studio album by Rappin' 4-Tay
Released	October 21, 1997
Genre	West Coast Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap, G-funk
Label	Virgin
Producer	Al Eaton, Alonzo Jackson, Ant Banks, C-Funk, Daniel LeMelle, G-Man Stan, K Lou, Les G, Mike City, Premiere Music, Rick James, Studio Ton
Rappin' 4-Tay chronology
Off Parole (1996) 4 Tha Hard Way (1997) Bigga Than Da Game (1998)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

4 Tha Hard Way is West Coast hip hop artist Rappin' 4-Tay's fourth album, released by Virgin Records in 1997. The album features production from Bay Area producer Ant Banks, as well as guest appearances from the likes of Tupac Shakur, Rick James, E-40 and Master P. The entire album is dedicated to the memory of Tupac Shakur.

Allmusic noted the album's "positive and congenial tone" and tendency towards "melodic, R&B-flavored tracks", concluding that it was "decent, but not remarkable".

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Playaz Dedication" (featuring 2Pac)	4:49
2.	"One Nite"	4:03
3.	"Beats for Sale" (skit)	0:44
4.	"What's Wrong Wit' the Game" (featuring E-40)	4:15
5.	"Money Makes the Man" (featuring J. Mess & Sauce)	3:53
6.	"Where You Playin' At"	4:31
7.	"Cold Blooded" (featuring Rick James)	4:10
8.	"Just Came Up" (skit)	0:17
9.	"Back At Cha"	3:57
10.	"Playa 4 Life" (featuring Master P)	4:14
11.	"What Fo'"	5:25
12.	"Ain't Nobody Coachin'" (featuring Frankie J)	3:46
13.	"Brin' the Beat Back" (featuring Lil' Fly)	3:31
14.	"Lay Ya Gunz Down"	4:54
15.	"The Biggie (skit)"	0:27
16.	"The Biggie" (featuring Screwface)	4:06
17.	"Shake It" (featuring The Conscious Daughters)	4:26
18.	"The Element Of Surprise" (featuring San Quinn & Messy Marv)	4:21
19.	"Thinkin' About You" (featuring Carl "C.D." Douglas)	4:06
20.	"4-Tha Hard Way"	3:33

External links

• 4 Tha Hard Way at Discogs
• 4 Tha Hard Way at Tower Records