1st time checking out this mixtape. A visitor request. I expect maybe some name dropping, some crime rhymes and just 50 keeping it gangsta! Let's check this out.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5cSFLq5Gsot96Mr6EVKLma?si=cxdCfeFQSM6__fUkHdUP9A

00:00 Intro

02:27 Record Intro

09:08 Screw Faces 

10:22 My Downfall

12:43 Spider Loc Feature

30:05 Final Thoughts & Score

Let's dive back into the legendary Ghetto E of the Dayton Family. Rest in peace! This was a dope record and I wanted to check out the bomb ass tracks on here. Let's roll into 2001 yo, and peep the Ghetto Theatre.

00:00 Intro

02:26 Ball Like Dat

09:03 Still Going Through a Thang

18:25 World & Everything

23:30 Resume of a Killa

31:26 Wiki Stuff About Dayton Family

41:59 Final Score and Top 3 Songs

Gangsta Rapology Top 3 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OZ...

I’m about to dive into one of the most significant records from the West Coast—BG Knockout and Gangsta Dresta’s "Real Brothas" album. From start to finish, it’s a true Ruthless classic with fire production by Rhythm D, Doctor Jam, and Madness 4 Real. Now, don’t get it twisted; this is a Def Jam release, but it dropped shortly after Eazy-E passed away. In this video, I’m revisiting this dope album and sharing my thoughts on each track. So, roll with me back to 1995, and let’s get it poppin’.

Spotify Album Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2xCS9o4QyyA5TWIJLXngyF?si=sjFFXO1lTeOXts04_EWCOg

00:00 Intro

04:12 The Retrospect

27:44 Final Thoughts

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.

Video Version: https://vimeo.com/846969449?share=copy

L-Burna Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/76UvZmMDnIv3IIF6Wq0sHM?si=YYk2MsTbSq6lDQxKh7lPag

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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.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/6JxnFacm6uxgOJnk0ln46J?si=1jhI_UPHQy2n3mBMutE7mA

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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.

Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Kgzegi7gPKB83zpJjzdmZ?si=MR3hy9U6TSOU7RQKC05MYg

Physical: https://www.acidrap.com/product-page/purgatory

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0:00 The CD Reveal

6:56 The Review

23:01 The Verdict

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.

Spotify Album Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2s8coT3RVqQnn4I0IFq3Ao?si=O8gkRZXjQAOx_dWjZ0gkQA 

YUKMOUTH TV:

https://www.youtube.com/@YukMouthTVSar

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

Checkout the website @ www.throwback88.com

The Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iJi6V8WVqduCDOr2GB3TV?si=0f2ba32300da4591

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.

Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/7tk2koTWsIRYuQ2V5RFsjK?si=c9M2mp0_QLi8sc3-kVt1IA

Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey/featured

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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!

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.

Video Version: https://youtu.be/mhLyi2uVX-g

Link to album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0vOm2bkcuDCXS6AQqWXyAQ?si=pFZi19yVQz2aXV7aPEj5Gg

The Gangsta Rap Odyssey Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey

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https://share.stationhead.com/OCdtAmPhG2

Swell:

https://www.swellcast.com/megatron 

Let's check out some new records yo.

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!

Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0F7qRjKRypxKP8oIIJumvL?si=ChpNM6-VT72-ZqtaXLHUlQ

The Gangsta Rap Odyssey Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey

Stationhead:

https://share.stationhead.com/OCdtAmPhG2

Swell:

https://www.swellcast.com/megatron

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?

Link to album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1SZNTl621XOcjFwOKtVy56?si=pVXgpoD3RYeZ1kIIc45FQw

The Gangsta Rap Odyssey Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey

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Swell:

https://www.swellcast.com/megatron

Rest in Peace Ghetto E

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

Playlist:

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

Our Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey

Contact me: gangstarapodyssey@gmail.com

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

The Gangsta Rap Odyssey Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey

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

Our Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey

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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

Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQis7N3rYwjyU9GtMCAFvQ

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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I’m diving into three albums that I ASSUME are straight-up garbage. I’m ready to eat my words if I need to. But will I? Let’s break down these records and find out if they got any shine to keep ‘em from the trash pile. We got Megan Thee Stallion, Silkk The Shocker, and 6ix9ine on deck!

#silkktheshocker

#megantheestallion

#tekashi69 

00:00 Intro

02:55 Tekashi69 

14:41 Megan Thee Stallion

24:47 Silkk The Shocker

43:21 Conclusion

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

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.

Follow us on Spotify to Eazily get the New Music Monday Playlist!
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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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Ice Cube's back with "Man Down," a fresh solo joint for the fans. Let’s break it down track by track and rate this album. With sick features from B-Real, Mount West More, and fire production by TMix and EA Ski, this gotta be a hit, right? Let’s dive in and see what it’s all about.

Check out the official Ice Cube place here:

www.icecube.com

Stream the record here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5rDHgJ...

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00:00 Intro

02:44 Rollin at Twilight

10:29 So Sensitive

18:32 Ghetto Story

26:42 Especially You

33:26 Ego Maniacs

34:16 The Good The Bad The Ugly & Final Grade

Ayo, it's time to dive into another No Limit classic! This time we’re gonna check out Mystikal’s "Unpredictable" album. I haven't given it a listen before, so let's find out what it's all about. Was it a banger that set the streets on fire, or is it just another disappointment? I'm gonna break down each track for you and then drop a grade at the end.

So let’s get it cracking!

Yo, roll with me as I dive into Chuckyy for the first time. This cat’s reppin’ for the young rappers out here. Am I gonna vibe with this, or is it too new for my taste? Let’s peep his Bloodbathh Vol.1 album and see how it hits. I’ll check out a couple videos too. Are you feelin’ Chuckyy? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #chuckyy #chicagorap #hiphopmusic

Let's get into Ma$e's 1997 album "Harlem World." We’re kicking things off by cracking open the physical CD and even the tape! We’re gonna break this album down track by track, and at the end, we’ll settle the score: is Ma$e dropping a gangsta classic here, or is he just some Disney Rapper made for the spotlight?

00:00 Introduction

04:23 Sales and Cap Reviews (Wiki)

06:26 The Physical 13:36 Tha Review

15:34 Take What's Yours

19:45 Lookin' At Me

21:26 Love U So

23:29 The Player Way

28:55 Cheat On You (💩)

32:20 Watch Your Back

35:05 Final Score

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Get ready for some real talk as we dive into Eastsidaz's latest drop, "Still Easty." You know these cats are bringing that classic gangsta vibe, and with it being a fresh release from Death Row Records, you already know it's gotta be all gangsta or nothing. We’re hittin’ play on this joint to see if they deliver the heat. So, roll through and check it out live with us. Let’s find out if they still got that Eastside magic! Tune in, fam!

In this dope episode, we dive deep into the legendary world of Mastamind, a true heavyweight from Detroit’s hip-hop scene. We’re talkin’ about his groundbreaking records and how he came up in the game, laying down those raw rhymes that put him on the map. The streets know him, and if you’re down with that gangsta ish from the D, you already recognize the name. We also get into the nitty-gritty of Dre40oz's collaboration with Mastamind, a union that had the streets buzzin’. Hailing from the infamous NATAS crew, which shook up the scene back in the '90s, Mastamind stands tall on the Mount Rushmore of Detroit rap. So if you’re ready, tune in and experience the grind, the hustle, and the lyrical genius that is Mastamind. You don't want to miss it!

Celebrating the Legacy of Bone Thugs N Harmony's EST 1999 Album.

Let’s take a trip back to ’95 and check out Bone’s classic, E. 1999 Eternal.

I’ll crack open the physical CD, share my favorite tracks, and watch a couple of videos at the end.

Of course, we’ll talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.

What do you think? Is this the crown jewel of Ruthless Records?

Checking out Gangsta Boo's "Enquiring Minds" album for the first time. Still very new to the 3-6 Mafia camp but this is an educational channel and we learn da gangsta rap. Rest in peace to the Gangsta Boo. This video has a few mercy forwards to keep the video moving along.

You can stream this record from Spotify like I did.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5NO9yCV2HynW4xBxIKrEYp?si=wyBpg7IPQO2ayJlW0HNWiA

00:00 Introduction

00:00 Album Start

05:28 Enquiring Minds

10:19 Oh No

12:52 Kill Kill Kill Murder Murder Murder

18:31 Where Dem Dollas At

22:22 Wanna Go To War

38:38 Money and the Powder

45:45 Only You

47:56 Who We Be

51:50 Final Thoughts

Let’s check out this underrated classic from Hoobangin Records.

In this episode of Legends we talk Hussein Fatal. 2Pac’s right hand man some would say. Maybe the most popular Outlaw of the crew. We talk his early days with Pac, the Hitem Up track that put him on the map, his time at Rap-A-Lot and then Murder Inc work.

The homie Dre40oz and I chop it up on the life and times of Hussein Fatal. May he rest in peace!

Bruce Edward Washington Jr. (April 3, 1973 – July 10, 2015)

This is Fatal Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO1KEM2y?si=204c1803fd4145b3

Straight from the youtube I bring the audio. Just sippen coffee and discussing this compilation from Rap-A-Lot.

Watch the Youtube Video:

https://youtu.be/K0izaDnSs1o?si=aD4we3kzNWaKDyto

Stream from Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2q2wy7VKGFgSIi3q2djUFJ?si=h7sHrYR9T4G5T6BR6lpYEg

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Let’s take a listen to this record filled with classic songs.

In 2003 Ja Rule drops "Blood In My Eye" The ultimate response record. Going back to his gangsta rap roots, he brings in the little homies from Murder Inc and the Outlaw's Hussein Fatal! We get into the physci of Ja from every angle track to track and in the end grade the record.

This is a retrospect/review/physical.

Change Gon Come Original:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=wHlNZS-6f3bP1mRJ&v=7Rv5bNewUb8&feature=youtu.be

WIki:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_in_My_Eye#:~:text=Blood%20in%20My%20Eye%20is,%2C%20Eminem%2C%20D12%2C%20Dr.

Andre LeRoy Davis (Artist):

https://www.andreleroydavis.com/

Fatal On Working with Ja:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwRd8OAo_Tc

In 2008 Tech N9Ne drops his double album called "Killer". With 32 tracks, this is a true double disc. How does it hold up in 2024? Let's dive in. I haven't heard this record in a long time so it's a revisit / reaction. 

Is it still dope in 2024? Is Tech too far out there? Let's dive in.

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Stream the record here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0KbWDCMvC41TIXpqevrmHv?si=Xvh4UIrwS_Gi_4ciO8LfMg

Per listener request, I’m gonna check out Rocco & Ramirez. This album came out a few years ago and I’m finna check out every track and give it an unfair score right off the cuff.

Steam it:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5n08iLe0rtrvQ3wg3UhWN3?si=kgdre0DRTvGx3WpX_BwkPw

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It's time to revisit Nas's Hip Hop Is Dead! We break it down track by track. Let's get into the Good the Bad and The Ugly, the best verse and the Crown Jewel of the record. Where do you rank this album among Nas's best? I put it in my top 3 fa sho.

Steam it:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3VjTJ0iyyfk7P7b9iBv6CF?si=71j46HUZR32TfCh6-BH9xA

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00:00 Intro to the Record 04:26 Tha Physical 09:14 "Money Over Bullshit" 11:27 "Carry On Tradition" 15:15 "Where Are They Now" 17:30 "Hip Hop Is Dead" 21:28 "Black Republican" 28:10 Tha Verse 29:21 Tha Crown Jewel 30:08 Tha Final Grade

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In this episode I react to hit songs I've never heard before. These songs have millions of listens on streaming so I picked some out and decided to peep. Are these dope or not? Some of them are tight. List below:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27xfvITzpBsnqXKgZAthbj?si=1b27907cc19d4e4f

Checkout the new website: www.gangstarapodyssey.com

02:01 Stay Fly (3-6 Mafia)
05:56 Hoody Hooo (Tru)
09:01 X (Xzibit)
11:15 Ice Cream Man (Raekwon)
13:56 I Tried (Bone Thugs n Harmony)
15:51 Party We WIll (Warren G)
18:13 Wrong Idea (Bad Azz)
21:57 Money In The Grave (Drake)
23:18 Bugatii (Ace Hood)
24:58 Iike I Aint (Tech N9ne)
26:53 100 Shots (Young Dolph)
29:29 Hey Ma (Camron)

Benzino drops Arch Nemesis in 2005 while still feuding with Shady / Aftermath. This record was just recently made available on streaming platforms and I thought it would be a dope time to revisit this record. I'll give it the grade and talk about the good the bad and the ugly. Let me know what you think about this record in the comments. Does it deserve the hate it gets? Sound off!
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. Streamed off Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6VhPa8hcreny7LCsl5WQF5?si=uwZJ-5LCSteJNU5loZwIiw 00:00 Intro to the Record
07:47 Tha Review
15:50 "Look Into My Eyes" 24:22 "Trying To Make It Through" Feat. 2Pac 25:40 "Killa" 39:77 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly 42:55 The Verse 45:17 Final Grade

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It's been a minute, but we’re finally diving into Ant Banks. This dude's a legendary producer from the Bay, and no doubt, he was the best out there. We're talkin' about a compilation album (Big Thangs), and y'all know I love that compilation talk. This joint is stacked with features from Ice Cube, 2Pac, Too Short, WC, and more...

So let's throw it back to '97 in this episode. Drop your favorite track in the comments!

00:00 Beginning

02:06 Intro (Big Thangs)

04:13 Big Thangs (Feat. Ice Cube & Too $hort)

16:59 Gamblin' Wit Ice T

17:56 4 Tha Hustlas (Feat. 2Pac & MC Breed)

37:33 You Want Me Back (Feat. CJ Mac)

42:00 Final Thoughts

This week I check out Young Bleed's 1st record "My Balls and My Word". This gem dropped in 1998 and I took it for a spin for the first time. Many of y'all say it's the best No Limit Record ever. I can't disagree it's a banger alright. Let's talk about the good the bad and the ugly and where this record really pops off and the Crown Jewel of this project.