The Rude Awakening is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Smif-N-Wessun.

It was released on March 31, 1998, via Priority Records under the name Cocoa Brovaz.

The duo was forced to drop their original name after they were sued by the Smith & Wesson firearms company.

Production was handled by several record producers, including Da Beatminerz, Sean C, Self, Shaleek, Shawn J Period and member Steele.

The lead single from the album was "Black Trump", which features Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan.