A Prince Among Thieves

A Prince Among Thieves is a 1999 concept album by producer Prince Paul that tells a fictional story about an aspiring rapper through songs and connecting skits. Musically it blends sample-based, cinematic production with playful, offbeat arrangements and classic hip hop beats, using guest MCs and spoken interludes to populate characters and advance the narrative. The album is often noted for its ambitious long-form storytelling and theatrical approach to hip hop album structure.