Pudgee - Dead Silence

Review by Mark Ayers

Dead Silence by Pudgee: A Raw Slice of ‘97 Hip Hop That Still Hits Yo, lemme tell ya about Dead Silence by Pudgee. This album dropped back in '97 and it's one of those underground gems that doesn’t get enough shine—but trust me, it deserves your attention if you’re into gritty, unfiltered hip-hop vibes. Released independently under Not On Label (Pudgee), this project feels like a time capsule from the US rap scene when artists were still figuring out their own lanes without all the glitz. Now, I gotta shout out two tracks that really stuck with me: “Stayin’ Alive” and “Die For A Cause.” These joints ain’t just random songs—they hit different. “Stayin’ Alive,” nah, it ain’t no Bee Gees remix or nothing cheesy like that. It’s raw storytelling over a beat that kinda sneaks up on ya. The lyrics feel real urgent, like Pudgee’s spitting straight from the streets. You can almost picture him kickin’ dust while laying down these bars. There’s something about how he flips survival talk into art—it makes you sit up and listen hard. Honestly, every time I hear this track, I think, "Damn, dude wasn’t playin' around." Feels like he was putting his whole life on wax. Then there’s “Die For A Cause.” Bro, this one hits heavy. Like… heavy. It’s not just some catchy hook; it’s deeper than that. Pudgee dives into themes of loyalty, struggle, and purpose, but he does it in a way that feels personal—not preachy. When he talks about fighting for what matters, you believe him because it sounds like he lived it. Plus, the production has this haunting vibe to it, like shadows creeping at the edge of a dimly lit alley. Every time I bump this cut, it reminds me why hip-hop started in the first place—to speak truth where other folks stay silent. The rest of the album keeps the energy tight too. Tracks like “Kill You” bring that aggressive punch we love from old-school rap battles, while “Angelo Dust” adds a darker, almost sinister twist to the mix. Pudgee clearly had a vision here—he wasn’t trying to chase trends or fit molds. He made exactly the kind of music HE wanted to make, and that authenticity shines through loud and clear. Reflecting on Dead Silence, it’s wild how underrated Pudgee is. Back then, major labels ruled everything, so an indie release like this probably flew under most people’s radar. But now? In 2023, as we look back, albums like this remind us what true artistry looks like—no gimmicks, no polish, just pure heart poured into beats and rhymes. Oh, and here’s a random thought: If Pudgee ever decided to drop new music today, I’d bet my last dollar he’d still sound sharp as hell. Dude had skills back in ‘97, and talent like that doesn’t fade—it evolves. So yeah, check out Dead Silence. Let it slap you upside the head and take you back to a time when hip-hop felt dangerous again. Peace out!

Artist: Pudgee
Album: Dead Silence

Hip Hop

1997

Rating: 4.58

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Stayin' Alive
Die For A Cause
Kill You
Angel Dust

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Pudgee - Stayin Alive

Pudgee - kill you

Pudgee angel dust

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Catalog Numbers

TS 0005

Labels

Not On Label (Pudgee)

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online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
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escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
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Formats

Vinyl
12"
EP

About Pudgee

Puerto-Rican underground hip-hop artist from New York. Pudgee grew-up in Harlem, and then moved to The Bronx when he was in the fifth grade.

Real Name

Tracey Adam Horton

Name Vars

Pudge
Pudgee
Pudgee Da Bastard
Pudgee Da Fat Bastard
Pudgee P
Pudgee Tha Fat Bastard
Pudgee The Fat Bastard
Pudgee The Phat Bastard
Pudgee, Tha Phat Bastard
Pudgie The Phat Bastard
Pudgy Tha Fat Bastard

Aliases

Patacico
Tracey Horton
Napoleon

Interesting fact about Album

Here's something cool: The album *Dead Silence* by Pudgee dropped in 1997 and had a raw, underground vibe. It wasn’t tied to any big label—just released independently under Not On Label (Pudgee). Tracks like "Stayin' Alive" and "Die For A Cause" show off his gritty hip-hop style. Kind of wild how he stayed true to his own vision, you know?

Comments

lukaszbienkowski89

2025-03-18

@Shortstyle: this EP has been released back in 1997 ;-)

gastonswishes

2025-03-18

Official 2Pac Alive Doc.?️ VEGAS SECRETS ?️ PART 1, 2, & 3 below. Thank me later.
https://youtu.be/lLctXBnBx-Y

https://youtu.be/f9aKWrzkWYE

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