Roots Of Evil is the second solo album by Mafioso rap artist Kool G Rap, released in 1998 by Kool G's record label, Illstreet. 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 the first recorded appearance of Papoose.

Production

The album was recorded in Arizona, during a period of time where G. Rap was purposely avoiding New York.

Critical reception

Complex wrote that "G. Rap's rhymes are so richly detailed that they put you right there in the heart of the action."

Track listing

Samples

Album singles

Charts