Showing posts with label Oakland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oakland. Show all posts

Too $hort - Freaky Tales: The Untold Story Part 1 (1988) [Promo, 1113-1-JDAB]

 

A1. Freaky Tales (Extended Extended Remix)
A2. Freaky Tales (Bonus Bass Mix)
B1. Freaky Tales (Short Short Short Remix)
B2. Freaky Tales (Dub Mix)

!Bang!

Gangster K - Promotin' Pimpin' (1995)

 

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)

!Bang!



“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.

Dru Down - Fools From The Streets (1993)

 


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

!Bang!


Several tracks were later featured on Dru Down's Explicit Game from 1994.

Too $hort - Oakland / City Of Dope (1989)

 

A1. Oakland (Extended Remix)
A2. Oakland (Single Edit)
A3. Oakland (Instrumental)
B1. City Of Dope (Extended Remix)
B2. City Of Dope (Single Edit)
B3. City Of Dope (Instrumental)

!Bang!

Luniz - Jus Mee & U [Soopafly "G" Mix] (1997)

 

A1. Jus Mee & U (Soopafly G Mix) [Dirty Version] (feat. Daz & Kurupt)
A2. Jus Mee & U (Soopafly G Mix) [Clean Version] (feat. Daz & Kurupt)
B1. Jus Mee & U (Soopafly G Mix Instrumental)
B2. Jus Mee & U [Soopafly G Mix A Cappella] (feat. Daz & Kurupt)

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Luniz - Hypnotized (1997) [Spro-10004]

 

A1. Hypnotized [Dirty Version] (feat. Redman)
A2. Hypnotized [Clean Version] (feat. Redman)
A3. Hypnotized [TV Mix] (feat. Redman)
B1. Phillies (LP Version)
B2. Phillies (Instrumental)
B3. Phillies (Acapella)

!Bang!

Too Short - Short But Funky (1991)

 

A1. Short But Funky (Radio Version)
A2. Short But Funky (Radio Remix)
A3. Short But Funky (Extended Remix)
B1. Life Is Too Short (Live In Oakland 1990)
B2. Short But Funky (Instrumental)

!Bang!


I guess she was R-I-G-H-T on the nail
'Cause now I'm out making my mail
It all started out from a freaky tale
If that's what sells then I'm a stick with it
Short Dog ain't changing, so forget it
You can sell out if you want to, homie
But I'ma stay short but funky.

Yukmouth - The City Of Dope (2007)

 

01. West Coast Don (Intro)
02. Ya' Boy Iz Back
03. I Got It On Lock (feat. Trill Real)
04. Push It
05. My Turf
06. Hustlin' (feat. Sean Paul, C-Bo & Tha Realest)
07. Bloody Mary
08. I'm Doin' My Thang
09. Lucifer
10. Kalifornia (feat. Akon & Monsta Gunjah)
11. Gangsta, Hustla, Playa And A Pimp (feat. Nome)
12. Show You Who A Gangsta (feat. C-Bo & Trae)
13. Million Dollar Man
14. Cola Lean (feat. Mike D)
15. Money Grown (feat. Bleu DaVinci & J-Diggs)
16. Linno Da Winno - Myspace Anthem
17. Go (feat. Kanye West)
18. Born Hustla
19. Like Dis (feat. Monsta Gunjah & Un Casa)
20. Thizz In Peace (feat. J-Diggs, Mistah F.A.B. & The Jacka)
21. Linno Da Winno - Outro

!Bang!

Too $hort - So You Want To Be A Gangster (1991)

 

A. So You Want To Be A Gangster (Main Mix)
B1. So You Want To Be A Gangster (Censored)
B2. So You Want To Be A Gangster (Instrumental)

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So you want to be a gangster, all that shit...

IFA - Rollin' (1995)

 

A1. Rollin'
A2. Rollin' (Boomin' Mix)
A3. Rollin' (Jeep Mix)
B1. Rollin' (Instrumental)
B2. Rollin' (Boomin' Instrumental)
B3. Rollin' (Jeep Instrumental)
B4. Rollin' (Acapella)

!Bang!

Too $hort - Cocktales (1994) [01241-42254-1]

 

A1. Cocktales (LP Version)
A2. Cocktales (Original Video Version)
B1. Cocktales (Instrumental)
B2. The Loot (feat. Ant Banks)

!Bang!

The Crime Syndicate - Straight From The Underground (1992)

 

A1. Niggas From Oakland
A2. Kill Or Be Killed
A3. Doing It For The Cause
B1. Females
B2. Get The Album


Third Raill Vic - Str8 Savage / The WhoRidas - Get Lifted (1998)

 

A1. Third Raill Vic - Str8 Savage
A2. Third Raill Vic - Str8 Savage (Remix)
A3. Third Raill Vic - Str8 Savage (Acapella)
B1. The WhoRidas - Get Lifted (Clean)
B2. The WhoRidas - Get Lifted (Dirty)
B3. The WhoRidas - Get Lifted (Instrumental)

!Bang!

Zippa Guerilla Family - The Struggle Continues (2001)

 

01. Zippa Guerilla Family - Spot Smashers (Intro)
02. M. Dash - Get It How U Live
03. Cosmo - Dangerous Game
04. Shady Nate - What Would You Do
05. Jamiel - Whatz Yo' Hustle - Interlude
06. M. Dash - Heart Of A Hustla'
07. Killa Tay feat. Cosmo - Untouchable
08. M. Dash - No Tellin'
09. J.C. - Who We Are
10. M. Dash - What'z Yo Purpose
11. Jamiel - Original Rap (Interlude)
12. R.O.B. - The One's Ya Hate
13. N.O.W. - Double Shots
14. Dred Kev - If It Ain't About Money
15. The F.U.G.I.T.I.V.E.S. - Paper To Fold
16. M. Dash - I Wouldn't Lie To U
17. Black Poo feat. J.U.G. & Gloria - Rock Wit' Me
18. M. Dash feat. Jamiel & Toxic - ZGF Set Trippin' (Interlude)
19. M. Dash feat. Toxic - U Don't Wanna

!Bang!

Luniz - Hot Club Wax (1997)

 

A1. Hypnotize [Clean Version] (feat. Redman)
A2. Hypnotize (Instrumental)
A3. Phillies (feat. Poppa L.Q.)
A4. The Highest Niggaz In The Industry (feat. B-Legit & E-40)
B1. Funkin Over Nuthin' [Mix Show Version] (feat. Harm & Too Short)
B2. In My Nature (feat. Eightball & MJG)
B3. 20 Bluntz A Day (feat. Christión & 2 Live Crew)

!Bang!

Luniz - I Got 5 On It [Remix] (1997) [Vinyl] (UK)

 

A1. I Got 5 On It (Clean Short Mix)
A2. I Got 5 On It [Clean Bay Ballas Vocal Remix] (feat. Dru Down, E-40, Richie Rich, Shock G & Spice 1)
B1. I Got 5 On It (Gumbo Funk Remix)
B2. I Got 5 On It (Clean Weedles Mix)
B3. I Got 5 On It (Instrumental)

!Bang!

Richie Rich - Taste Like SHH- (1996)

 

A1. Taste Like SHH- (Radio Edit)
A2. Taste Like SHH- (Album Version)
A3. Taste Like SHH- (A Cappella)
A4. Taste Like SHH- (Instrumental)
B1. Niggas Done Change (feat. 2Pac) [Snippet]
B2. Do G's Get To Go (Snippet)
B3. Real Pimp (Snippet)
B4. Pillow (Snippet)

!Bang!

BP - Black Power (1990)

 

A1. BP (Black Power) [Radio Mix]
A2. Mind Power (Radio Mix)
B1. Shining Star (True MC's)
B2. Blacker Than Black
B3. ★ Plus 1 Bonus Cut

!Bang!

Yukmouth - Clap Yo Hands / Ooh! Ooh! (2000) [Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo]

 

A1. Clap Yo Hands (Radio Edit)
A2. Clap Yo Hands (Instrumental)
B1. Ooh! Ooh!
B2. Ooh! Ooh! (Instrumental)

!Bang!

From the album "Thug Lord"

3-Deep - Sucker Free E.P. (1994)

 

01. 3 Deep Got The Bomb (feat. Philly Mo)
02. Sucka Free (feat. Peebah)
03. For Da The 94'
04. Slippin
05. Funk From The 'O' (feat. Clee Dogg & Peebah)
06. Sucka Free (Instrumental)

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3 Deep is group of dope female MC's out of Oakland, California. This album is full of old school G-Funk melodies with dope rhymes.