A1. Among The Walking Dead [LP Version] (feat. Facemob)
A2. Among The Walking Dead [Radio Edit] (feat. Facemob)
B1. Among The Walking Dead (Instrumental)
B2. Among The Walking Dead [A Capella] (feat. Facemob)
Gangsta Rap, West Coast, G-Funk, Southern Rap, Midwest
Showing posts with label 1995. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1995. Show all posts
Scarface - Among The Walking Dead (1995) [422860331-1]
Ray Luv - In The Game (1995) [PRCS 6194]
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
Gangster K - Promotin' Pimpin' (1995)
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.
StarChile - Laid Back 5-10-95 (1995)
A1. Laid Back 5-10-95
One of StarChile's earliest releases dating from 1995, featuring a young Idris trying his hand at production. Dope stuff! Great jazzy late night flavor.
Ray Luv - In The Game (1995)
A2. In The Game (Instrumental)
A3. In The Game (A Cappella)
B1. In The Game (Old School Mix)
B2. Definition Of Ah Hustla' (feat. Ant Dog, Young Grin & Do Thangs)
B3. Definition Of Ah Hustla' (Instrumental)
187 Murder Redrum - Bitch Killa! (1995)
A2. Gangsta 4 Life
A3. Conspiracy 2 Murder
A4. Killin' 4 That Ass
A5. Ghetto Thang (feat. Tamel)
B1. Do Or Die (feat. Jazzy)
B2. Fucked Up BIG Time (feat. Doseman)
B3. Rebound (feat. Jazzy)
B4. 1-800-DONKEY-Call (feat. Jazzy)
B5. Gang Killenz
B6. I'm Murder Redrum (feat. Jazzy)
B7. Bitch Killa! (Bonus Track)
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Thug Life - How Long Will They Mourn Me? / Str8 Ballin' (1995) [Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo]
A2. How Long Will They Mourn Me? [Instrumental] (feat. Nate Dogg)
B1. How Long Will They Mourn Me? [LP Version] (feat. Nate Dogg)
B2. Str8 Ballin' (Clean Version)
Warren Mays and the Canivin' Boys - Warren Mays and the Canivin' Boys (1995)
02. Booty Shake
03. Get It Girl (Remix)
04. Bounce To This
05. Real Ass Brother
06. Revenge
07. Get Their Skull Cracked
08. Don't Bounce Bitch
09. Represent Yourself
10. No One Want To Get Shot
11. Do My Thang
12. You Male Me Nasty (By Rebirth)
13. Let It Hang (By Rebirth)
14. Doin' Em Right
15. It's Real
16. Rock The Bells
17. Back For The 9-4 (Club Mix)
18. If Your Down With Your Hood, Put Your Hand Up
19. Club Mix
IFA - Rollin' (1995)
A2. Rollin' (Boomin' Mix)
A3. Rollin' (Jeep Mix)
B1. Rollin' (Instrumental)
B2. Rollin' (Boomin' Instrumental)
B3. Rollin' (Jeep Instrumental)
B4. Rollin' (Acapella)
Jako - Natural Born Killa (1995)
A2. "Natural Born Killa" (Twisted Mix)
A3. "Natural Born Killa" (LP Version)
B1. "Natural Born Killa" (Radio Fresh Mix II)
B2. "Natural Born Killa" (Instrumental)
B3. "Natural Born Killa" (Fresh Drop Mix)
Do Or Die - Falling In Love With The Game (1995)
02. Comin Up Missin
03. Agitate
04. Am I The Violent One
05. Sickly
06. Ho's Wanna Be (feat. Eddie D & Nyoka)
07. Night Crawler (feat. Willie Hen)
08. Armed
09. Trapped In A Mad World
10. Henn Dog Nite
11. Do Or Die Hi
12. Frisco Playaz Thang (feat. H.P., Jedi Warrior & Nyoka)
13. Fascist Pig Cops
14. Blackfist (feat. J-Loc)
15. Confusion
16. How Sick It Is
17. Laying Down The Funk (feat. 210)
18. Falling In Love With The Game
19. Do Or Die Goodbye
Spice 1 - Face Of A Desperate Man (1995) [JDAB 42279-1]
A2. Hard To Kill (feat. Method Man)
B1. Face Of A Desperate Man (Video Version)
B2. Face Of A Desperate Man (Instrumental)
Mac G - Nineside Dope (1995)
A1. O.J. Simpson
A2. Niggs From The (9)
A3. No Love
A4. Bitches & Money
A5. Pimpin & Hoin
G Side:
B1. Mama
B2. Punk Fools
B3. Living Like A G
B4. Too Young
B5. Nine Fight
B6. Somebodys Dien
Black and white photocopied J-Card is extra long, folded over, and punctured by case posts.
SMG - Mentally Disturbed (1995)
02. Nigga's Better Back Up
03. Mentally Disturbed
04. Another Day On The Block
05. Mob Nigga's
06. I'm A "G"
THUG LIFE - How Long Will They Mourn Me ̸ Str8 Ballin' (1995) [Promo Cassette] (92360-4P)
02. How Long Will They Mourn Me? (Instrumental)
03. How Long Will They Mourn Me? (LP Version)
04. Str8 Ballin' (Clean Version)
Btaka Brown - Indian Funk (1995)
02. Indian Funk (feat. Jim Brown & Matonth)
03. Medicine Man
04. Drinking Your Life Away
05. My Rez (The Funk Remix)
06. Reservation Ride
07. I Want Your Lovin'
08. Listen Up Girl (feat. R.G.)
09. No More Cryin'
10. Why Did You Hurt Me (Remix)
11. Rez Ride Outro
B.O.E. (Black On Earth) - Watcha Back (1995)
02. Uncut Funk (feat. Kim Smith & Sherron Lockhart)
03. No Holding Us
04. Play My Tape
05. Real McCoy (feat. Papa Rueben)
06. Watcha Back (feat. Kim Smith & Sherron Lockhart)
07. Push
08. Funky Jazz Fusion
09. If I Can't Get It
10. Real McCoy [Remix] (feat. Papa Rueben)
11. Beats Always Tight (feat. Papa Rueben)
12. Watcha Back (Remix)
13. Can You Hang
14. Shoutouts
Kryptanite - Kryptanite Dubz (1995)
02. Born Into Madness
03. Life In The Pen
04. Nothin' Left (To Do But Rap)
05. Initiation
06. Criminal Minds
07. Nothin' Left (Radio Edit)
Marlboro Man - Marlboro Man (1995)
02. Halfway Hoes (feat. Dunce)
03. Full Length Skanks
04. Days Of Thunder (feat. Boss Hogg)
05. Never Sober (feat. Dunce & Knowtorius)
06. Outro
Criminal Law - No Different From The Rest (1995)
02. Mo Stress, No Rest
03. Losing My Grip
04. It's A Trip
05. Gotta Get The Money
06. Why Cry
Criminal Law is a group from Waukegan, IL and they were previously known as D.B.I (Def Boyz Incorporated) in the late '80s. I first saw them at a talent show at a local school in North Chicago and was impressed with their raw energy.
At that time they were producing beats on Synsonic Drums and a keyboard. I approached them about working together and they gave me a tape of one of their live shows. I was in a group called Wildstyle and we were building a decent home studio (Roland TR-808, Casio SK-5 Sampling Keyboard, and Tech 1200s), that was called the Rage Cage.
And I had wanted to start building a crew called Hardrock Posse and D.B.I was the first group I asked to join in with us. Somehow all four of them wound up working at the same MCDonald's I was a manager at, so I was their boss and we would plan out and demos and shows there. Actually, when we first connect it was right before I got the 808, so the first two songs that we produced for them in the Rage Cage were done on the Roland 505.
Eventually, we went in a 24-track studio called Talent Investment with them and did a couple tracks. As well, as a handful of home studio recordings on 4-track. They also did at least one studio date on their own, right after we met and record a demo called "Streets Of Terror" which is more in vein with the Criminal Law stuff. All the things produced by Rage were more B-boy/Battle rhyme oriented.
But, they grew up around gang culture, so that was always a part of them. In 90, one of MCs (ALB III a.k.a MC Lee) went away to college, so the crew was on hold for a bit (that's who I remember it). I wound up moving on to other projects and we lost touch. A few years later they came back out as Criminal Law. I still have all those demos back in the late 80s/'90. Great times.
-Kevin Beacham a.k.a AMC (MC Coolie Love) of Wildstyle Of Rage Cage Productions/Hardrock Posse circa '87-'90.
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