A1. Top Down [Rap Remix Radio] (feat. About Face) A2. Top Down [Singing Remix Radio] (feat. About Face) B1. Thangs Change [Radio] (feat. Tempest) B2. Top Down (LP Version) B3. Top Down (Rap Remix Instrumental)
Promotional copy. Original version from the album "Cocktails" (41553-2/4) on Jive / Dangerous Music discs and tapes.
"Top Down" remixes contain portions of "Good Times" written by B. Edwards and N. Rodgers, courtesy of Bernard's Other Music / Sony Songs Inc.
How freaky can you get to a long fat dick?
Hella freaky like I said to a song that hit
I'm the dirty rapper Too Short, the triple X
Run up in the pussy, rub the nipple next
Bitch, which is worse, my bark or my bite?
You heard about me and now I'm fucking you from dark to the light.
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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