Roots of Evil

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.

[3][4] 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.

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

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