How a Black Man Feels
# How a Black Man Feels

How a Black Man Feels is the fifth album by the American rapper Schoolly D. It was released in 1991 via Capitol Records, his first album for the label. The album spawned three singles, "Original Gangster", “Where’d You Get That Funk From”, and “King of New York”.

## Production

KRS-One contributed to the production of the album. Schoolly D considered How a Black Man Feels to be a guide on living, and escaping from, the ghetto.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 3/10 |

Trouser Press wrote that "other than the unfashionable stripped-down beats (complete with Run-DMC samples), Schoolly’s ugly and all-too-common gangsta threats ... sound like a sorry-ass imitation jackin’ for bucks."

## Track listing

* “Run” – 4:12
* “Your Worst Nightmare” – 4:52
* “King of New York” – 4:35
* “Original Gangster” – 3:39
* “Die Nigger Die” – 4:56
* “Where’d You Get That Funk From” – 4:43
* “How a Black Man Feels” – 3:50
* “Just Another Killer” – 5:32
* “Peace to the Nation” – 4:45
* “Sometimes It’s Got to Be That Way” – 4:41
