Roots of Evil

For the book titled "The Roots of Evil", see The Roots of Evil.

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Roots Of Evil is the second solo album by Mafioso rap artist Kool G Rap, released in 1998 by Kool G's short lived record label, Illstreet/Downlow. It boasts two singles, "Foul Cats" and "Can't Stop the Shine", and reached #43 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album contains a notable guest appearance from a young Papoose.

Track listing

#	Title	Producer(s)	Performer (s)	Length
1	"Intro"		*Interlude*	1:43
2	"Hitman's Diary"	Dr. Butcher	Kool G Rap	3:43
3	"One Dark Night"	Fade For Underworld Productions	Kool G Rap	1:45
4	"Foul Cats"	CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher	Kool G Rap	3:23
5	"Tekilla Sunrise"	CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher	Kool G Rap	4:31
6	"At Da Wake"		*Interlude*	1:10
7	"Home Sweet Funeral Home"	Haji A.	Jinx, Kool G Rap, Papoose	2:51
8	"Mobsta's"	Fade For Underworld Productions	Kool G Rap	3:18
9	"Let the Games Begin"	Rich 5	Kool G Rap	3:28
10	"A Thugs Love Story (Chapter I, II, III)"	CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher	Kool G Rap	9:33
11	"Da Bosses Lady"	A. Evans	Camileone, Kool G Rap	3:54
12	"Mafioso"	Rich 5	Kool G Rap	2:51
13	"Thug's Anthem"	E. Thompson	Johnny 2 Gunz, Kool G Rap, Pokaface	3:46
14	"Da Heat"	CJ Moore, Dr. Butcher	Kool G Rap	3:34
15	"Can't Stop the Shine"	Kool G Rap	Kool G Rap, Miss Jones	3:58
16	"Cannon Fire"	Kool G Rap	Kool G Rap	4:11
17	"Outro"		*Interlude*	1:05
18	"Daddy Figure"	Fade For Underworld Productions, J. Stank	Kool G Rap	5:06

Samples

• "Cannon Fire"
  • "Ballad for the Fallen Soldier" by The Isley Brothers
• "Can't Stop The Shine"
  • "What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'" by Stephanie Mills
• "Da Bosses Lady"
  • "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge
• "Foul Cats"
  • "Poor Abbey Walsh" by Marvin Gaye
• "Hitman's Diary"
  • "You Light Up My Life" by Jean Carne
• "Let The Games Begin"
  • "Have Mercy on Me" by The East St. Louis Gospelettes
• "Mobsta's"
  • "Ain't No Sunshine" by Tom Jones
• "A Thug's Love Story (Chapter I, II, III)"
  • "Mellow Mood (Part I)" by Barry White

Album singles

Single information
"Foul Cats" Released: September 1, 1998 B-Side:
"Can't Stop the Shine" Released: 1998 B-Side: "Thugs Anthem"

Album chart positions

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums	43