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Can You Feel Me is the third studio album by Oakland rapper Dru Down, released in 1996. Hailing from the Bay Area, Dru Down is known for his unique style blending funk, a confident pimp persona, and storytelling rooted in the realities of California street life.
Following his first two albums, Fools From The Streets (1993) and Explicit Game (1994), Dru Down solidified his place in the Bay Area rap scene with Can You Feel Me, skillfully combining classic West Coast sounds with fresh, funky innovations.
The album fits squarely within the 90s California rap tradition, featuring heavy basslines, old-school samples, and lyrics filled with humor, swagger, and street narratives. Dru Down delivers a laid-back, charismatic flow, continuing the legacy of key Bay Area artists like Too $hort, E-40, and The Luniz.
With solid production and collaborations from important local figures, standout tracks like “Can You Feel Me,” “Baby Bubba,” and “Choppin' It Up” showcase Dru Down’s mix of provocation, humor, and authenticity. The album helped further establish the Bay Area as a major and distinct force within West Coast rap.
With Can You Feel Me, Dru Down offers a project that captures the essence of 90s California rap, blending funky traditions with the Bay Area's unique voice, cementing his status as a cult artist.
Tracklist
A1 Intro
A2 Playa For Real
A3 Baby Bubba
A4 Can You Feel Me
A5 Choppin' It Up
B1 Head & Shoulders
B2 Mista Busta
B3 Hustlin' Ain't No Thang
B4 The Game
C1 Breezy
C2 Freaks Come Out
C3 Deal Went Bad
C4 Underestimated
D1 I'm Wondering
D2 Suspect One
D3 500 Mobsters
D4 The Mobb
