Factors of the Seven

Factors of the Seven
Studio album by GRITS
Released	November 3, 1998
Genre	Christian hip hop, alternative hip hop, Southern hip hop
Length	68:42
Label	Gotee
Producer	Todd Collins and Ric Robbins for Incorporated Elements; Teron Carter and Mo Henderson
GRITS chronology
Mental Releases (1995) Factors of the Seven (1998) Grammatical Revolution (1999)

Factors of the Seven is the second studio album released by GRITS, in 1998.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Cross Rhythms	[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout	[3]
Rap Reviews	[4]

Awarding the album a ten from Cross Rhythms, Mike Rimmer writes, "No danger of that here with this top notch performance. You've got to respect GRITS for pulling no punches and putting together an album destined to make an impact! Outstanding!"[2] Patrick Anderson, giving the album a three and a half star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "The sophomore effort indeed was an improvement of a record that seemed almost unheard of."[3] Rating the album a ten at Rap Reviews, E1 Surround says, "18 tracks of melted butta."[4]

Track listing

1. "This Is..." – 0:43
2. "People Noticin' Me" (featuring Count Bass D) – 4:20
3. "Mirage" (featuring Joy Danielle Kimmey of Out Of Eden) – 4:04
4. "U.S. Open" (featuring Knowdaverbs) – 4:35
5. "What Be Goin' Down" – 3:34
6. "Blacks & Whites" – 1:35
7. "Alcohol Plagiarism" – 3:51
8. "Comin' Home" – 4:29
9. "Ain't Sayin' Nothin'" – 3:39
10. "Why" – 4:07
11. "On My Own" (featuring Joy Danielle Kimmey) – 3:58
12. "Hopes & Dreams" (featuring Joy Danille Kimmey and Knowdaverbs) – 4:39
13. "Gospel Rap; Parables" (featuring LPG and Knowdaverbs) – 4:45
14. "Life After Mental" – 4:19
15. "Labels" – 0:35
16. "Ghetto Love" – 4:22
17. "Blame It On You" – 5:22
18. "Fragmentation" – 5:45

References

1. Factors of the Seven at AllMusic
2. Rimmer, Mike (August 1, 1997). "Review: Factors of the Seven - Grits". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
3. Anderson, Patrick (October 24, 2007). "Grits, "Factors of the Seven" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
4. E1 Surround. "The Grits :: Factors of the Seven :: Gotee Records". Rap Reviews. Retrieved February 2, 2016.