01. Intro: Silent Storm 02. Needle & Thread 03. Game On Lock 04. Poppin' Like Hot Crisco 05. Act Right 06. Dark Skies 07. Po' Up 08. Kingz Of The Jungle 09. Too Crucial 10. The Quiet Game 11. Let It Go 12. What You 'Posed To Do 13. Po' Up (Remix)
Ira James is the first artist of the Dallas based record label Silent Storm Productions. He has been rapping since the age of 12 and finished his first demo at 13.
A1. How Do U Want It [LP Version] (feat. KC And JoJo) A2. California Love [Long Radio Edit] (feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman) A3. How Do U Want It [Clean Version] (feat. KC And JoJo) B1. 2 Of Americas Most Wanted [LP Version] (feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg) B2. Hit 'Em Up (feat. The Outlawz)
A1. In The Game (Radio Edit) A2. Definition Of Ah Hustla' (feat. Ant D.O.G., Young Grin & Do Thangs) A3. Excerpts: The Factor / 24K / Forever Hustlin' A4. Playah Campaign '95 B1. In The Game (Street Version) B2. Definition Of Ah Hustla' (Instrumental) B3. Excerpts: The Factor / 24K / Forever Hustlin' B4. Playah Campaign '95
A1. Breathin' [Clean] (feat. Outlawz) A2. Breathin' [Album] (feat. Outlawz) A3. Breathin' (Instrumental) B1. Let 'Em Have It (Remix) [Clean] (feat. Left Eye) B2. Let 'Em Have It (Remix) [Album] (feat. Left Eye) B3. Let 'Em Have It (Remix) [Instrumental]
A1. Promotin' Pimpin' (feat. Lil Poison) A2. Hard Young Pimp (feat. Tony (Spoony T) Steoughter) A3. My Money Don't Stop (feat. Malcom Meloren) A4. I'm Pretty Boy Gangster ''K'' (feat. D.J. X) B1. Genius At Pimpin (feat. Tom Tom Club) B2. Rollin Deep B3. I'm Too Hard B4. It's Tha ''K'' (feat. Isaac Hayes)
“Promotin Pimpin” is an extremely rare EP release by Oakland-based rapper Gangster “K,” which hit the shelves in 1995 under the Pretty Boy Records label. This underground gem consists of 8 tracks, each showcasing Gangster “K”‘s unique style and lyrical skills that pay homage to the Oakland hip-hop scene of the mid-90s.
The EP kicks off with the title track “Promotin Pimpin,” featuring Lil Poison, which sets the tone for the entire project. The album continues with “Hard Young Pimp,” featuring Tony (Spoony T) Steoughter, and “My Money Don’t Stop,” with Malcom Meloren lending his vocals. Each track on the EP features Gangster “K”‘s smooth flow, clever wordplay, and catchy hooks that were characteristic of the West Coast hip-hop sound during that era.
“Im Pretty Boy Gangster ‘K'” features DJ X, while “Genius At Pimpin” includes contributions from the Tom Tom Club. The EP rounds out with “Rollin Deep,” “Im Too Hard,” and “It’s Tha ‘K’,” which features none other than the legendary Isaac Hayes.
“Promotin Pimpin” serves as a time capsule, capturing the essence of the Oakland hip-hop scene in the mid-90s. Gangster “K” demonstrates his ability to collaborate with various artists while maintaining his distinctive sound and style. Despite its rarity, “Promotin Pimpin” remains a sought-after piece of hip-hop history for enthusiasts and collectors alike, showcasing the depth and diversity of the genre during this period.
01. Dru Rules 02. Call Me Dru Down 03. Pimp Of The Year 04. Ice Cream Man (feat. Lunitunz) 05. Weak Move 06. No One Love You 07. Bonus Track 08. Bigger Than What You Think 09. Rigged 10. Talking Shit 11. Fools From The Street (feat. Lunitunz) 12. Shoulda Said So 13. Shout Out Bitch
01. Spiritual Warfare (Part I) 02. Portrait Of A Broken Man 03. It's For Nada 04. Woman Of God 05. What Would You Do? 06. All That's Left 07. Interlude 08. Power And Fame 09. Soldiers Marchin' 10. Interlude 11. Spiritual Warfare (Part II) 12. Testimony 13. Father God
01. Um Big Bull 02. Thong Fiend (feat. D.B. & S.O.S.) 03. Dedication 04. Forever Friends (feat. Toya Walker) 05. Bump-N-Grind 06. Hollow Tipz (feat. D.T.V.) 07. U Wonder Y (feat. S.O.S.) 08. Baby Momma (feat. Lil Chris & Shunn B) 09. Make It Drop (feat. Lil Chris) 10. Kick Door (feat. Pimppadon) 11. All In Mine 12. Margarita (feat. D.T.V.) 13. How Many Miles On It? 14. Undetcover Bucket 15. Summa (feat. DeanFish) 16. Bootleggaz 17. Hit Da Flo (feat. S.O.S.) 18. Da Comb (No Mo Nappy Head) 19. Untitled Track
A1. The Streets (Radio Edit) A2. The Streets (Album Version) A3. The Streets (Instrumental) B1. Be About Yo Bizniz [Radio Edit] (feat. Ha-Ha L.O.C.) B2. Deep Az The Root (Radio Edit) B3. Be About Yo Bizniz [Album Version] (feat. Ha-Ha L.O.C.) B4. Deep Az The Root (Album Version)
A1. Cradle To The Grave (Moe-Z Radio Version) A2. Cradle To The Grave (Moe-Z Clean Version) A3. Cradle To The Grave (Moe-Z Album Version) A4. Cradle To The Grave (Moe-Z Instrumental) B1. Shit Don't Stop (feat. Y.N.V.) B2. Cradle To The Grave (Professor Jay & Syke Version) B3. Cradle To The Grave (Madukey Mix) B4. Cradle To The Grave (Madukey Mix Instrumental)