Tha Gangsta Rap Odyssey

I want to check out this record for the first time and give you my first reacction to it. I'll give each track about a minute. Talk about the fine points, and in the end give it a final score after bumping this record a few times. 00:00 Start 01:47 Wiki 03:05 Album Start 09:51 At The Same Time 11:20 Only Real N.... 15:08 Me And My Cousin 19:28 Anything 20:35 Imagine 24:26 Wootay 27:56 What&#39...

Was this record a classic? It has high praise over the years and I give it a full length listen for the first time in 2025. So what do I think? Let's check it out.

I share my opinion on the Top 10 MC Ren songs and after go over some feature tracks you may or may not know about. Long live the Villain! Here is the playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45tt3DLCnkmPpABcBW1Cif?si=7e581c1e8fc54aa1

Let's dive into a record I've never heard before. I'm talking Master P's Ice Cream Man. I was told this was cold, so is it? Let's take a trip back to 96 and see what a hustling Master P sounds like. 00:00 Start 00:56 Wiki 02:48 Reaction to Album 40:53 Final Scores

My first Lil Keke album. So how is it This came out in 2022 so it's new school but I'm gonna go in with an open mind. It has a killer set of features so how gangsta is it Let's find out. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Album Reaction 35:35 Final Score

Let's talk about this classic album track by track. A real hidden gem maybe of the West Coast mid 90's.

Is this worthy of the name? Let's dive into this album and find out. We got some dope ass throwback features and I'm hella hyped to find out.

My thoughts on Slick Rick's new album.

https://open.spotify.com/album/784nKusPmRJVER8qZh5SGq?si=Oo0vPIDmSki5rj_nJivp3Q 00:00 Intro 02:22 Wiki 05:23 Loyalty & Betrayal 20:41 Record Company Skit 32:23 It's Pimpin 34:53 Clown With It 38:03 Final Score #hiphopartist #gangstarap #bayarearap 

How dope are these records?

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 T...

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=wyBpg...

Here’s the rephrased text with a gangsta tone: 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... S...

One of the illest albums I’ve ever jammed to is "The Shock Of The Hour" by MC Ren. Let’s roll back to 1993 and take a look at this timeless classic. It's not just an album; it's a straight-up masterpiece, but what makes it so special? Let’s break it down and explore why this joint stands as one of the hardest hitters in the Gangsta Rap game during its prime.

Take a nostalgic journey back to the Rap-A-Lot era as we explore some of Bun-B's best tracks. Here is my Top Ten list of Bun-B songs under J Prince’s label! Bun-B truly excelled during this time. Feel free to share in the comments which tracks you would remove or include.

In 1996, Tha Mexikanz released their self-titled album. Being a Long Beach crew and Latino, they might have slipped under your radar—trust me, they did for me too until now. So here I am, hopping into a reaction video for the requested album "Tha Mexikanz." I’ll take you through each track, sharing my initial impressions and thoughts on this joint. What’s your take on this album? Do you th...

Back in my teenage days, I used to think this record was straight garbage. Now, 30 years later, I gotta ask myself if I've flipped my opinion. I only gave this album a one-time spin way back in '95. So, what’s my take on it now? Was I just a young fool back then, or did I actually have a point? 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Liquid Swords 13:14 I'm Going To Rap (Lyrical Recital) 27:38 I Gotc...

My top three favorite tracks from Too Short's "Get In Where You Fit In." This is a look back at a classic album.

Here’s my list of the top ten tracks from the legendary DJ Quik. Crafting this list wasn’t an easy task, but I had to keep it 100 with myself. Sure, I had to leave off a few bangers, but this is my selection, my personal choices. Now I wanna hear from you—what’s your list looking like? Hit me up in the comments and let’s discuss!

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 dop...

Let's check out some new records yo.

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 Silk...

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.c...

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 cra...