Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin

Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin (2001) finds Project Pat delivering gritty Southern hip hop rooted in Memphis gangsta rap and crunk. The album is built on dark, bass-heavy production associated with producers from the Memphis scene, featuring eerie synths, rattling percussion, and hypnotic, repetitive beats that underscore Pat's laconic delivery and street-focused verses. Lyrically it mixes hard-edged street narratives with gritty humor, and sonically it is a clear example of early 2000s Southern hip hop with strong Memphis influences.