Tha Gangsta Rap Odyssey

In 1996 Rhythm D produced this album starring Fred Fonk and R&B. The duo known as "Me and My Cousin"! Let's revisit this album as I haven't heard it in way over 20 years. Is it a classic? Or nah? Let's give it a spin!

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In 2005 this record dropped under the radar. Death Row was running on fumes but still managed to drop what I consider to be one of the dopest Kurupt projects. What adds to the strangeness of this album, are the missing tracks that made it to "Down and Dirty", the missing Petey Pablo track and then the tracks that were straight up cut for good. Including "No Vaseline 2". It's all a crazy piece of gangsta rap history and Death Row. I'll give my thoughts on every track on this record. I'll share a few snippets even. After we look at the physical CD then in the end we'll grade the album. Join me as I dive right in to the deep end on Kurupt's "Against The Grain".

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Let's check out Benny The Butcher's latest jam "Everybody Can't Go". The white collar gangsta is back with his 4th album and I've never heard a Benny album in my life. This should be dope with Hit Boy and The Alchemist on the beats. Let's dive in!

Stream his album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/13IanJ8zx7YcCJ5yIvArIq?si=w09lLt77SjqsAM6Tq299bg

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Random cuts and this week in Hip Hop History.

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This record came out September 12, 2020. I remember when it came out and there were T-shirts, posters and vinyls to get. Today? The record is nowhere to be found. It's a rare physical buy. I was hyped. I listened to the record from front to back like I always do when Bizzy drops. Soaking in every word and beat. However...

I walked away unimpressed. 

In 2024, I decided to listen to it with a more understanding ear. (Or with a reviewer perspective) Let's try to put aside what I want to hear from Bizzy and enjoy what Bizzy is today.

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Let’s talk about random gangsta tracks served up by AI & This week in Hip-Hop History. #gangstarap #snoopdogg #MASTER-P #rickross #EASTSIDAZ #gangstarap #gangstar #mystikal

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Doggy's Angels , or later known as Tha Angels, formed of: Big Chan (Chan Gaines), Coniyac (Kim Proby-Davis) and Kola Loc (Kola Marion). This record is packed with super producers, some surprise features and the closest to a Big Chan solo we gonna get. I take a look at the CD after buying it off Ebay, and give the CD a listen. In the end, I grade it and talk about what I just heard. Producers on this record is bonkers: Meech Wells, DJ Battlecat, Fredwreck & More... Featured is crazy too: Snoop Dogg, Kokane, Suga Free, Tha Eastsidaz, Layzie Bone & More... Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/562XN1yf42JyOFNzkiZlIk?si=53bbdcbfa92448af Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. 00:00 (Intro) 01:46 Wiki Info & Interesting Facts 07:29 CD Reveal 09:38 Track 1 : Baby If You're Ready 30:58 Yak & Coke 37:50 Keep Your Head Up 50:44 Final Thoughts (Tha Report Card)

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In this episode I listen to Mac's "Shell Shocked" for the first time and give it a grade. Find out what tracks were fire, mid and skippers. In my uneducated opinion after just 1 listen. Listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0I7aPz... Listen to my growing Ultimate No Limit Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4o6... Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/562XN1y... Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

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This week in Rap history and a discussion on random Gangsta cuts from Apple Music.

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1st Listen time, this week it's The Luniz (Lunatik Muzik). What a roster of features yo. From B-Legit, E-40, Swoop-G to 2 Live Crew! It's a hell of a ride.

Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2jmi0C5fbBUvj5bsn2bQRW?si=x4YIpT88RDCtsYPUJrySEw

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In this episode I revisit Nas's "Stillmatic" record. How does it sound in 2024? Hella dope of course. I run through each track and do a someowhat reaction and review. I love this album though. Let's check it out. The Good The Bad and the Ugly.

Spotify Link To album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0cLzuJG2UDa0axMQkF7JR6?si=gUlFxDo3SwOukHDhFybzEQ

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Just getting on here live doing the thing. Letting Apple Music serve up some gangsta shit. Reading the comments and going live. Peep.

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Never in my life have I heard a "Hypnotize Minds" album. In 2024, this is my first. Tear Da Club Up Thugs "Crazy In Da Last Dayz". I check it out and give my thoughts. As a West Coast Whiz Kid, I wanna know how gangsta is this? There's a star studded feature list so it's gotta be good right? Let's find out. Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7c2vgd6qltoG2fAGZN2Bpz?si=PXbOPN94TfuPEP0tOp-xvg Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. 00:00 Intro

03:46 DaLastDayz

11:59 I'm Losin It

18:43 Wet Party (Feat. Spice 1)

22:44 Hell Naw

32:52 When God Calls Time Out

36:18 Push Em Off

40:15 All Dirty Hoes Feat. Gangsta Boo

45:11 A Niggas Worst Downfall

50:41 Final Thoughts

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On this episode I list 9 "Undeniable" Records you need to hear before you croak! We're gonna have a little fun on this one. What makes them undeniable? What makes them stand the test of time? I don't know man, I discuss though. Each record's from a different era pretty much. Did any of these albums take you back? Let me know in the comments. Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com

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This album brings that Death Row mystique and is considered by many the last G-Funk album from Death Row. The end of an era if you will, pre-2Pac. This is Tha Revisit of Tha Dogg Pound's "Dogg Food" Album. This came out in 1995 and I never bumped it straight through till now. Several tracks I've just heard for the first time. Let's check out the CD in a physical reveal, talk about the units sold and any other interesting facts.

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Let's chill and check out the random cuts served up by my "Radio" station. It's just an easy episode talking about whoever pops up.

Devin The DudeBun-BBone Thugs-N-HarmoneyIce Cube

And plenty more.

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On this Re-Up it’s MC REN’s “Kizz My Black Azz” on deck. The album dropped in 1992 with production by Bobcat and the late DJ Train. It was a Ruthless gem and MC Ren at his most raw. A young Ren is what many rappers grew up on. Heck I grew up on it! Lorenzo is a generational gift aint he?

Check out this record on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0qClgioeQIv3amFJC4TdbO?si=Ee-E-4NZQcevti1qJjI58w

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In my first time listening to this record, I give each track a thumbs up or down! This was requested by yall so let's see what we got. This album came out in 1998 and this group was one and done. Is it that fire of an album? How's it hold up in 2024? Let's find out.

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In this episode it’s a revisit to 1995’s Safe + Sound album by DJ Quik. We all know the record is a classic for sure. I want to talk about why it’s important, what made is leagues ahead of everything else and why DJ Quik is a genius. I also take a look at the physical CD, open it up and check out the artwork. Just like it’s 1995 baby. Is this your favorite Quik Album? Streamed from Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/safe-sound/304718797 Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

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Time for another Ruthless Reaction where I listen to a record for the first time and score each song off a whim. Today’s assignment is Lil Kim’s second album “Notorious KIM”. Is it wack? Is it dope? I check out the entire record and let you know what I think.

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 on deck! The fastest review ever on this joint right here! Check back daily for another Gangsta Rap Minute! We gonna give every gangsta rap album ever a minute of our time and speak on it, ya know it.

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This is The Re-Up episode and we spotlighting Slim Thug's "Boss of all Bosses" Let's bump the entire album and discuss the good the bad and ugly.

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Let’s take a trip back in time and revisit 3 C-Murder Albums, from the year 1998-2000. Back in the day, I didn't give these a fair shot. So let's run it back in 2024! We got dope producers like LT Hutton in the house and the No Limit camp here. So which is the best and how do these hold up today? Let's check them out.

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Playlist of my hot pipcks! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/best-c-murder/pl.u-NpXmDymFgzGPp

Album streamed from Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/c-murder-98-00/pl.u-gxblvY1t0eKLM

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Yo we on a No Limit kick this week, starting off with a reaction episode of TRU's "Tru 2 Da Game" album that dropped in 1997. Let's see what these cats brought to the table back in the day. I thought it would be dope to see how C-Murder did on this project before the Trilogy episode dropping next where I review his 3 records from 1998-2000. Let me know what you think about this record in the comments.

Is it a classic? Let's check it out.

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In 1996 MC Ren dropped the best record of his career. The Villain In Black. With most of the production overssen by Cold187um and more work from Big Jess and other Ruthless producers (Dr. Jam & Madness 4 Real). It was a classic. In this video, I open up the CD (my og disc) scan it, look at every inch. I go through every track and talk about the producers and the song. This is full revisit of MC REN’s classic record (The Villain In Black) Enjoy. Ruthless For Life. Stream This Album Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/24taEjTp3qTIzb6UubOmri?si=OW2_c27lQtq7_ewBbXO-Mw Apple Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/24taEjTp3qTIzb6UubOmri?si=OW2_c27lQtq7_ewBbXO-Mw Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

00:10 Intro 03:30 CD Reveal 06:36 Graphics 12:53 Album Review 55:30 Final Thoughts

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So Hit Boy's dad raps? Seriously? Seriously he can't be good. Can he? Here’s the crazy thing, he’s fucking awesome! This record has everything you need. Dope ass beats. A fresh voice in the game and the consistent veteran like “The Game” to help make this a real solid record.

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00:00 Intro

04:27 Start Album

18:45 Bang Freestyle

22:04 The Game Won't Stop

36:18 Final Thoughts

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Let's take the new Layzie Bone record for a spin "Hypnotic Rhythms". I pick my favorite songs and give you the good, bad and ugly. Let's take an honest listen to the legendary Layzie in the end of 2023.

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Album Link here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/42AIiMn9cOwY47UJJx6QG5?si=kw1e4y-0RuWPt8felfsXGg

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Let's revisit Mack 10's 2nd record (Based on a True Story). This record is a 9.5 outta 10 no doubt. No skips here and even the skits are interesting. Did you bump this record back in the day? Let's dive in revisit this dope record from 1997. Mack 10 has kind of been forgotten since his fallout with Ice Cube. That's too bad no doubt. But take nothing away from Dedrick D'Mon Rolison. He's dope AF on this record and a legend on the West Coast. You could say he carried the West on his back while it was dying in the late 90's. Let's check out this record though!

Spotify Album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0i7KKsfzuGq5Awx5CBfxRH?si=F7SI57YEStiJCbqBlV_BfA

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Another first time listen reaction episode. This time I’m taking Z-RO’s (The Life of Joseph W. McVey) album for a spin! Is it dope? Is it a classic? It’s got some dope producers (Mike Dean, Mr Lee and even Tone Capone! )Gotta be a classic right? Let’s check it out. Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. The Gangsta Rap Minute: https://redcircle.com/shows/aedb3e3e-579b-41d3-8202-238532199770 The Gangsta Rap Odyssey Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/859ef0bf-e426-4cf6-8c22-213b60d1642c Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

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This just be my short wishlist for the new year! What's your gangsta rap wish list? Some of these are very possible in 2024, some of these are a Hail Mary! Let me know what you want to see in 2024 in the comments.

Thanks for checking out the video, peace!

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Back with a first impression video on new Flesh-N-Bone and Layzie Bone music. These just came out last month so let's check them out. Are they wack or dope? After years do these guys still have any left in the tank? Let's see what they got.

Flesh Album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Rpq3fhbe4DeaWc1eHmKc2?si=gSnOP-ioSPOFHs7vg_K6rw

Layzie Single: https://open.spotify.com/album/3tBs4d9xIYxonCkNaObRkG?si=e7Mv6YfFRvaXdOvkCrZxag

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30 Years later and Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle remains a true classic. The record is a clean listen from start to finish. How do we look at this record 30 years later knowing what we know now? Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records and label mates (Lady of Rage, Daz, Kurupt, RBX & Warren G) changed gangsta rap forever.

To me, it's one of the best records ever made. Maybe the best? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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It's time for another reaction! We got Wu-Tang Clan on deck today. I never heard this record in my life. I don't even know if I've heard any Wu-Tang record in my life. We gonna check this out and I let you know what I think. I'll give every track at least a minute and decide if it's wack or what. It's a Ruthless Reaction baby.

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This is the first in a series of 5 Star Classic episodes! It's my honor to preset Kid Frost's "Smile Now Die Later" as my first 5 Star classic album. This record bumps from start to finish with no skips! A real Ruthless Records gem here. Beats by Tony G. and Julio G and Cold187um. Frost brings that Latino hood mentality and gives us the street report from a Hispanic point of view.

Get yo ears on this classic 5 Star Jewel!

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Let's revisit a forgotten classic, "To Tha Extreme" by Devin the Dude. We all know Devin is a legend, but did you know he put out 3 FIRE records in a row on Rap-A-Lot? Let's revisit this gem and go over the good, the bad and the ugly. Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

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How did this record fall through the cracks all these years? Even for me, a decent MC EIHT fan? 1996 was a hell of a year for gangsta rap, you know if you was there! So many records dropped, dope records that this one could have been missed. I take a listen to it for the first time, as recommended by you the viewers! Call it an assignment or whatever. How does this rank up with EIHT's other records? I give it a listen and give my take. Let me know what you think about this record in the comments. Is this a classic? Is it one of the greats?

Album Link on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4wcDwoz8FiMTMQDNHsnA8R?si=-BA7CFXfRI-82vfRP6L5ug

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Yo fuck Petey Pablo! That's what I was saying back in the day. Then something happened when he jumped ship to Death Row. Somehow he made one of the most gangsta albums ever in the history of Death Row. Petey created enough songs for several albums but I picked the 20 best from his time there.

Let's talk about the transformation, the era, the classic overlooked records from Petey Pablo on Death Row.

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Let's revisit Death Row's 1994 classic soundtrack, "Murder Was The Case". I honestly haven't bumped this record in a couple decades. It's always talked about as a classic record. Is it? Yes it is. But how good was it? Let's listen and I'll give my take.

Spotify Record: https://open.spotify.com/album/5LKmExDMuS4fkymjnVRBgt?si=-GQJYMG8R-KQL4tun8MX0A

Video Link: https://youtu.be/ixVqos864tk

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It's another New Music episode! Let's check out the new tracks just released by Daz Dillinger (New Album), Gucci Mane, Big Mali and Coooool 187um!

I never heard Big Mali in my life but we're gonna check her out. We got Hutch and Daz with some new heat so it's a Gangsta Holiday baby!

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Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hLIi6Pva6coVSZQya5SsN?si=0f145b79f0b04591

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Welcome to Part 2 of our Nas Vs Lloyd Banks series. This is the Trilogy Face Off! We reviewed both albums in our Part 1 series and gave Lloyd Banks to nod to having a better record. How about Part 2? Does Lloyd's COTI 2 beat King's Disease 2? It's a tough call here cause they are fuckin dope records so let's check these out!

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Let's revisit this classic record and talk about the features, producers and Eazy-E himself. He's the Godfather of this Gangsta Rap genre and we remember him still! R.I.P. Eric Wright! Ruthless 4 Life still.

We just gonna have fun with this record. So let's dive in and listen to this Ruthless Records gem. We want Eazy yo!

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This is another Ruthless Reaction. I listen to each track for about a minute on a record I've never heard in my life. Today we got Lil Kim's "Hardcore" record from 1996! Was it dope? Or wack? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Yo this is a 3 part series where we run back the trilogy of Kings Disease and the Course of the Inevitable. 

By now we can say Nas is the king of NY, but there was another trilogy that went under the mainstream radar. That being from Lloyd Banks. Lloyd Banks drops a hell of a record, one after the other. So good that we ask, is his trilogy better than Nas’s?

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Ladies and gents we have a new noteworthy Ruthless Era Bomb. I’m talking Kokane’s new single “All My Life”. Produced by the one and only legendary Rhythm D. This hit me out of nowhere! I’ve listened to it and folks, it’s straight up fire.

I’ll post the link in the show notes to the Spotify Version but I’m sure it’s available everywhere you stream your music. 

I wanted to take the time to talk about this collaboration. More notably is the return of Rhythm D!

Just when you thought, Hutch and Kokane go best together, we get this crazy ass jam! What it is though, is that all the Ruthless cats sound classic on a Rhythm D beat. It takes me back folks.

Listening to this makes mw just wonder what things would have been like if Ruthless Records stayed the course. Imagine Decades or Rhythm D music man. These guys are doing this like they never lost a beat. 

So what are we expecting now? Is Kokane dropping a new record and are we going to get Rhythm D beats? If it’s anything like this, we are in for a classic. So Kokane, get this guy on more tracks! This is what the West Coast needs. 

Rhythm D was arguably the man who defined the new Ruthless sound post Dre and he did not disappoint. 

People, what’s your favorite Rhythm D track? Real Muthuphukkin G’z? Down 4 My Thang off Bone’s Creepin on a Come up? Maybe his work on Real Brothas? Shock of the Hour? Hey we gotta do an episode on the best of Rhythm D. We gonna get real nostalgic on that ass. But for now, check out the single by Kokane and enjoy that Ruthless trip baby.

Ruthless for life, and I’m out.

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It's a double header episode! Let's revisit the Mob Father Albums by the Bald Headed Nut, C-BO! We got features by Yukmouth, Tech9ne, Eastwood and more! With some of the dopest producers ever (Rhythm-D, Mark Sparks for example) it's a classic in the making.

I give each track a listen and then score it. Which one of these turns out to be better? Part 1 or 2? With 12. years apart, does BO capture that 2003 gangsta energy? Let me know what you think in the comments.

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We're back with another episode and today we got Bizzy Bone's Waste Lands on deck. How does it stack up on my early impressions? Does it stand out from his recent work? Or is this more of the same? Without any notable features, does Bizzy Bone come with the heat in 2023? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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We got some new music to check out in this episode! Bizzy Bone, Kurupt. C-BO and even Sylk E Fine. Plus more. Another new Hopsin track that's fire! This is a good one yo. Check it out!

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In this episode we go back to 1998 and revisit Above The Law's album "Legends". Though it might not be KMG's final work, it feels more like a proper send off to the, well, legend. How does this album rank among the other Above the Law records? Eazy-E has been gone about 5 years so does ATL still make that gangsta shit? Let's check it out!

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Tray Deee drops a new record in 2023! Let's check it out. I just want to give it my first impressions after a few listens. Let's talk about what is and what could have been. I'll list my favorite tracks and talk about a couple features. Does Tray Deee still have what it takes to be that larger than life gangsta? Let's find out.

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Let's revisit this record from No Limit. It get's a bad rep, or at least Silkk the Shocker does. I haven't heard this in a good 20 years so how is it holding up in 2023? I listen to each track and give it a thumbs up or down. I tell you what, I was suprised. Let's check it out.

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Almost 3 years after the classic Safe & Sound, DJ Quik comes with his next record Rhythm-al-ism. Quik had raised expectations with all the dope joints he'd been doing and his prior record. But what's this? Quik in a silk shirt and straight hair? Is this too different? Is this record gangsta? We know it's dope. Everything DJ Quik does is dope right? Let's take a listen to the album and  find out!

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In this episode we listen live to Tony Yayo's "The Loyal". It's been a minute since I heard some Yayo so what can we expect? We got DJ Relentt on the beats but does he bring that gangsta shit? Is this a throwback to the 2000's? Let's check it out.

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In this episode we listen to the entire Volume of Bone Thugs~N~Harmony's
1997 hit record "The Art Of War), selecting the best tracks and making 1
final cut. Is this really a 1 CD record? We cut through the fat and
pick the best tracks. Playlist link below. Did you favorite track make
the cut? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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In this episode I review Daz Dillinger's 1998 classic "Retaliation, Revenge and Getback". Let's face it, we were in a Death Row drought and it was almost a year since the last album (Lady of Rage) by Death Row dropped. The West was starving for some new Row. Was this album worth the wait? Let's talk about it!

I also pick the top 5 tracks from this classic. It wasn't easy with all top tier production and dope features. The record feels like a Hall of Fame party with a lot of rappers just gone now. 

Let's dive in yo.

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We got new tracks to check out from Ice Cube, MC Ren, Yukmouth, Styles-P, Westside Gunn and more! Let's check out what's dope and what's wack. Playlist linked below:
 
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In this episode I cover 10 Gangsta Rap Album you need before you die! These are classics from top to bottom. Most of these records might be well known, but a few you probably missed! Let me know what you think. Any duds in here?

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In this episode I checkout Rapture for the first time and do a live reaction to it. Ladies and gentlemen, this record is the shit. Legend after legend spits and it's like a gangsta holiday. If you miss this episode, don't miss this record.

We got Kurupt, MC EIHT, The Chill, King -T, Jayo Felony and more! This is my first reaction on my first listen. Peace.

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In 2001 Too $hort releases in what is his staggering 13th album! After 13 records, does he slide in dopeness?  How does this record compare to his other records? Ant Banks takes a back seat on this album and mostly mixes. I'll give my thoughts.

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In this episode I go over my 5 favorite tracks from MJG's No More Glory record. In 1997, a crowded South emerged as the leaders in gangsta rap. Does MJG carve his own lane to seperate him from the path? Can he prove to be great as a solo artist? I give my thoughts and opinions here. Give yours in the comments! Subscribe to our show and support the cause, keeping this gangsta rap alive baby.

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Let's take the new Tech N9ne  album "Bliss" for a spin! This is a first time listen gut reaction. A Ruthless Reaction if you will. I'll give each track about a minute and tell you if I think it's wack or what. What do you think of the new record by Tech N9ne? He's a genius no doubt, but does that mean he's dope? Let's find out.

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In this episode we take Penicillin on Wax, by Tim Dog for a spin. I aint heard this record in over 20 years so it's kind of a reaction, review session. Let's dive in and be entertained by the legend himself. Rest In Peace to the great Tim Dog.

I give every track a minute of a listen and give my thoughts then grade it at the end. Thanks for checking us out!

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In our latest episode, we list the top 5 songs from Magic 2, the latest record from Nas. We grade the entire album and talk about where this sits among his library of my favorite records.

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New music Monday is back with a handful of new flavor for your week! Nas, B-Legit and Hopsin comes back again. Don't sleep on that MC EIHT and Kurupt track too. Let's check it out.

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It's another Ruthless Reaction where I listen to a record for the first time and judge each track based off 1 minite of listening. Here's a dope one, Boo Ya Tribe. Spoiler alert, it's dope.

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This is the uncut review of L-Burna AKA Layzie Bone's record "Thug By Nature". It's got alot of good going for it with LT Hutton and Darren Vegas on the beats, dope features by Flesh n Bone, Big Chan, WC and Baby S. It's a real project by Ruthless Records too. So what could go wrong? Peep the episode and find out! This is the uncut review for dat azz.

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A twist on New Music Monday, we doing an unfair review on a 1st time listen. I never heard this record but I'll give each track a good 1 minute and then let you know if it's dope or wack. The first victim is Trick Trick's Smoke Gang album. Featuring Snoop Dogg, B-Real, Goldie Loc and more. Does it pass the first smell test? Let's find out.

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Esham drops the highly anticipated Purgatory record and we get our hands on it! like usual we take a listen to every track. We find the crown jewel and give a final score. Is Esham back? You bet your azz he is. Check out the review of this dope record.

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In 1998, Yukmouth dropped one of the best double disc albums in the history of gangsta rap. It was an amazing effort considering his move to RAP-A-LOT (from West to the South). I run through each track, talk the highs and lows and we just run though the album baby!

Is this, the greatest double disc album ever made? Let's talk about it.

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New tracks from RBX, Z-RO, Lil Flip, Petey Pablo and more. It's a big one baby!

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MC EIHT is a legend. That being said, this album, which came out in 2017, is fire! This might be EIHT's best record to date. We discuss why in our latest episode of the Gangsta Rap Odyssey. With production by DJ Premiere and Brenk Sinatra and no West Coast hit makers to be found, it still rises to the top to be a classic.

 Let me know what you think.

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New Dru Down, B-Legit and a throwback track from Kurupt for our deep cut. It's the 4th of July weekend yall! Keep it gangsta!

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The question is, "Is this Snoop's 2nd best album ever?". We talk about, think about it and decide after a track by track listen. This classic album is underrated in most circles. So back to 1996 we go to talk about the Doggfather.

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We got a gang of new tracks this week. Some new Method Man, Snoop, Game and Rick Ross. Oh and this is the Old Thang Back Edition! Esham's latest single, OTB, the thrid new drop for the upcoming Purgatory record. We hyped!

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It's the revisit of an all time classic! The record that changed the landscape and drew lines on the west. Ruthless vs Death Row. Eazy-E had to replace Dr.Dre in the booth with a gang of other producers. Spoiler alert, they came, they produced gangsta shit, they conquored. Let me know what you think in the comments! Is this your favorite Eazy-E project? If you were there, what do you remember when you first opened up the tape or CD?

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Rest in Peace Ghetto E

New music from Ricc Rocc, Ice-T, Spice-1, Lady Ru & B-Legit

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46wJzEL8ATbGeupxDsloJF?si=lP7rysxJSlqTJppTF9MBTA

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In 2022, Buffalo’s best kept secret, Armani Caesar drops her 2nd album on Griselda Records. The Liz 2.

This is my first year following Armani this album surprised me. I scored it a big 9! Find out why and leave your opinion in the comments.

Link to album:

 https://open.spotify.com/album/1dqLryXYQroTAyTfGfb6F0?si=i3-LxVplQhGYn5DNqzIoSg

Featured artist, Chris Dorado:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0l7p6jhQzvmE3Nwf8btbe7?si=XOLry8bzT1-4nfhD5KStQg

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New track with MC EIHT and it's dope AF. Also Mystikal, Too $hort, Juvenile, C-BO and Esham with his 2nd single from his upcoming Purgatory album. Check it out, links below!

Violation: MC EIHT, Elric Virtuoso

https://open.spotify.com/track/4bW9wljbPXPGt83f5DkhJg?si=a4bb1dde7ca147a9

Gangsta Society: C-BO, Poppa Willo

https://open.spotify.com/track/5rGQPMCkjVyfN1IwIGRmfK?si=f20db2d409fd4e6a

Watch That Bitch: Mystikal, Too $hort

https://open.spotify.com/track/046dYG73WPF3U4t6anPjYy?si=dff9947a00d2467c

Slow Ya Roll: Juvenile, Ghost Wryter

https://open.spotify.com/track/4LUhYWCiiosoPthLkGqLov?si=6c5544c34b8f4af2

Circle of Avarice: Esham, Jack Frost

https://open.spotify.com/track/3J4VMNbyQPpybS6PjrsBt5?si=07f33a7106324a64

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Gangsta Pimpin was an album that was supposed to drop under Ruthless Records. For years it was missing or just hard to find. It wasn't until it hit Spotify and other music streaming services that it caught my attention again. In this episode, we look over the actual CD and cover art and listen to the effort. How does it hold up over 20 years later? Dru Down has been a Bay Area Legend no doubt and his charasmatic flow has cemented his legeacy in Gangsta Rap.

Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/3sSLx2juEkvN82WWR9BtyE?si=Q5lS7dZeQ4aj8-Y_oixX6g

Featured Artist (IB of Cypha Klan)
https://soundcloud.com/user-378348058/the-good-the-bad-the-ugly

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We got some new gangsta shit from the legends. What a week. Don't sleep on these!

Spotify Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45Fiz0R9wj9wrXOKdQNgiX?si=238ed562825e46d8

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Tela is one of the South most underrated rappers of all time. After leaving Suave House for Rap-A-Lot, he get's new artist collaborations that hit like only a J. Prince party can.

Let's listen to Tela's 2nd record on Rap-A-Lot. As a dual threat rapper who produces and writes his rhymes, the pressure is on for Tela to make a classic. He's had one record on the label already, so does this cement him as one of the greats of the South? Let's dive into Tela's "The World Aint Enuff" and give it a score. This is the Revisit.

Spotify Album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5U94pLVx9GIA9vNswG2atf?si=oEryD5aZT76jtLzxkHqXAA

Notable Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGwLgLIo9_4

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In 1999 Raquel Miller (Mercedes) recorded her first and only album "Rear End" in  under 2 weeks. The record goes for over $200 on Ebay and is now a rare find.  This is a first first-taketake reaction to a record I've never heard in my life. Let's check it out and see if it was dope!

Spotify Album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/30ketoxUDiInQos7CqCdwr?si=DmUwOoaoT5KrQ1ErVZzSqA

Notable Links:

https://youtu.be/zruhi4LBBi0 (Mercedes Interview) Cards Face Up https://youtu.be/_gh3NNyyPYk (Mercedes Interview) I Only Touch Greatness

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It's New Music Monday! We got some new singles but Daz Dillinger's new record Dat Nigga Daz is the heavy hitter! Don't sleep on that new Esham single (Bro) with his new Purgatory coming out early July.

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7pF6QmbXbLXqFszjrMzpzg?si=8aSs1XerTJWiEwokH2WprA

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Let's go back to 2001 and revisit Esham's Tongues record. We ask a few questions: Is the Unholy back? Can Esham still bring it on the beats? Does Esham match the hype coming into this record? Where does it rank in his discography? Join me as I walk through track by track on this odyssey into Tongues and the wicked gangsta rap world of Esham.

Album Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5qqvGRNMPiVUquBvPHidDV?si=SMQwXMmvRduUV0OiO4WgYA

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We got the drop for some new music this week. Check it out!

spotify playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mhtIVX0IrIedFSLwhDE3z?si=N2nCjBZPQ2mvGRQCRhknTQ

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Let's dive into the new record by Lil Eazy-E and DAZ DILLINGER. There's lots of great nods and throwbacks here. How does Lil Eazy do along a veteran like Daz? Does he hold up? Check out this episode and leave your comments. Give us a rating and subscribe.

Album Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5NEkRmgJvU7wMNWtVFPnkr?si=KIuork2CSeWzL7zSPBw1Bg

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Checkin out the new music of the week! Keep it gangsta yall, keep it gangsta.
We do this every Monday to keep your gangsta rap fresh for the week baby. Then Friday the new big episode going over "The Legacy" by Lil Eazy-E and Daz Dillinger.

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HkSX9ENwqmIjm8HgHCRTT?si=943dc7d74fec41a0

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It's the year 1998 and the Ruthless Villain drops "Ruthless For Life". This episode is a retrospect and somewhat a wanna be review of this gem of a record.

Check the Record on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/1lySwXoNUYpeuDCE0cVCrm?si=BqH79IAgTd6VaoFbStuEAQ

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