5150: Home 4 tha Sick is the debut extended play by American rapper Eazy-E. It was released on December 15, 1992, by Ruthless Records and Priority Records. 5150: Home 4 tha Sick peaked at #70 on the Billboard 200 and #15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was the final original album from Ruthless Records to be released by Priority. "Only If You Want It" was given both a single release and promotional music video. "Neighborhood Sniper" also had a promotional music video released. "Merry Muthaphuckkin' Xmas" was released as a single by Record Store Day in a limited run of 2000 copies with "Niggaz My Height Don't Fight" as the b-side. The EP was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 9, 1993. All the songs were included on the remastered version of Eazy-E's premiere, Eazy-Duz-It.

Background

Track listing

On the vinyl EP, "Merry Muthaphuckkin' Xmas" is listed as "Merry Muthafuckin' X-Mas".

Production and Style

However, by the time of its release in December 1992, some critics noted that the sound felt somewhat outdated, particularly as the West Coast hip-hop scene began to embrace the G-Funk style popularized by Dr. Dre. Eazy-E's raw energy and straightforward lyricism were seen as a contrast to the evolving sound of the genre. As reported, the production choices on 5150 did not align with the emerging trends, which may have contributed to mixed critical reception during a time when innovation was key in hip-hop music. The EP's reliance on hard-hitting rhythms and a less polished sound reflected Eazy-E's roots in gangsta rap while also highlighting the shifting landscape of hip-hop in the early '90s.

Personnel

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