Tha Gangsta Rap Odyssey

In this episode we listen to the entire Volume of Bone Thugs~N~Harmony's 1997 hit record "The Art Of War), selecting the best tracks and making 1 final cut. Is this really a 1 CD record? We cut through the fat and pick the best tracks. Playlist link below. Did you favorite track make the cut? Let me know what you think in the comments! The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bjmPc...

In this episode I review Daz Dillinger's 1998 classic "Retaliation, Revenge and Getback". Let's face it, we were in a Death Row drought and it was almost a year since the last album (Lady of Rage) by Death Row dropped. The West was starving for some new Row. Was this album worth the wait? Let's talk about it! I also pick the top 5 tracks from this classic. It wasn't easy wi...

We got new tracks to check out from Ice Cube, MC Ren, Yukmouth, Styles-P, Westside Gunn and more! Let's check out what's dope and what's wack. Playlist linked below:   Playlist Here https://ope n.spotify.com/playlist/3m3BhNns5YhMMTmIKwOncC?si=557f9b79d49d4d91   Follow me on Spotify Thanks for the sup port, check out our website at www.throwback88.com !  Remember, we abide by the fair u...

In this episode I cover 10 Gangsta Rap Album you need before you die! These are classics from top to bottom. Most of these records might be well known, but a few you probably missed! Let me know what you think. Any duds in here? Thanks for the support, check out our website at www.throwback88.com! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In this episode I checkout Rapture for the first time and do a live reaction to it. Ladies and gentlemen, this record is the shit. Legend after legend spits and it's like a gangsta holiday. If you miss this episode, don't miss this record. We got Kurupt, MC EIHT, The Chill, King -T, Jayo Felony and more! This is my first reaction on my first listen. Peace. Spotify Link: https://open.spotif...

In 2001 Too $hort releases in what is his staggering 13th album! After 13 records, does he slide in dopeness?  How does this record compare to his other records? Ant Banks takes a back seat on this album and mostly mixes. I'll give my thoughts. Album on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0a4n8n8oRZoHe9ofbdDgmG?si=V0q0t_4LRPKB8aSg4LJJuQ Check out our website for the archives and videos of a...

In this episode I go over my 5 favorite tracks from MJG's No More Glory record. In 1997, a crowded South emerged as the leaders in gangsta rap. Does MJG carve his own lane to seperate him from the path? Can he prove to be great as a solo artist? I give my thoughts and opinions here. Give yours in the comments! Subscribe to our show and support the cause, keeping this gangsta rap alive baby. Sp...

Let's take the new Tech N9ne  album "Bliss" for a spin! This is a first time listen gut reaction. A Ruthless Reaction if you will. I'll give each track about a minute and tell you if I think it's wack or what. What do you think of the new record by Tech N9ne? He's a genius no doubt, but does that mean he's dope? Let's find out. Video: https://vimeo.com/850006144 Che...

In this episode we take Penicillin on Wax, by Tim Dog for a spin. I aint heard this record in over 20 years so it's kind of a reaction, review session. Let's dive in and be entertained by the legend himself. Rest In Peace to the great Tim Dog. I give every track a minute of a listen and give my thoughts then grade it at the end. Thanks for checking us out! Spotify Album   Visit our homepag...

In our latest episode, we list the top 5 songs from Magic 2, the latest record from Nas. We grade the entire album and talk about where this sits among his library of my favorite records. Magic Album: Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/5Mtt3Gz…3e4995a483554342 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/nasirjones/sets/magic-2-4?si=e650f76a4a05410fb3c4a0b85108d225&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&u...

New music Monday is back with a handful of new flavor for your week! Nas, B-Legit and Hopsin comes back again. Don't sleep on that MC EIHT and Kurupt track too. Let's check it out. Spotify Playlist   Visit our homepage for more! www.throwback88.com   Check out our Vimeo to get videos early and uncut! Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/throwback88   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyr...

It's another Ruthless Reaction where I listen to a record for the first time and judge each track based off 1 minite of listening. Here's a dope one, Boo Ya Tribe. Spoiler alert, it's dope. Link to Album (Spotify)   Visit our homepage for more! throwback88.com   Check out our Vimeo for early video drops and uncut content! https://vimeo.com/throwback88   Copyright Disclaimer under secti...

This is the uncut review of L-Burna AKA Layzie Bone's record "Thug By Nature". It's got alot of good going for it with LT Hutton and Darren Vegas on the beats, dope features by Flesh n Bone, Big Chan, WC and Baby S. It's a real project by Ruthless Records too. So what could go wrong? Peep the episode and find out! This is the uncut review for dat azz. Video Version: https://vim...

A twist on New Music Monday, we doing an unfair review on a 1st time listen. I never heard this record but I'll give each track a good 1 minute and then let you know if it's dope or wack. The first victim is Trick Trick's Smoke Gang album. Featuring Snoop Dogg, B-Real, Goldie Loc and more. Does it pass the first smell test? Let's find out. Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/alb...

Esham drops the highly anticipated Purgatory record and we get our hands on it! like usual we take a listen to every track. We find the crown jewel and give a final score. Is Esham back? You bet your azz he is. Check out the review of this dope record. Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Kgzegi7gPKB83zpJjzdmZ?si=MR3hy9U6TSOU7RQKC05MYg Physical: https://www.acidrap.com/product-page/purgatory www...

In 1998, Yukmouth dropped one of the best double disc albums in the history of gangsta rap. It was an amazing effort considering his move to RAP-A-LOT (from West to the South). I run through each track, talk the highs and lows and we just run though the album baby! Is this, the greatest double disc album ever made? Let's talk about it. Spotify Album Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/2s8coT3...

New tracks from RBX, Z-RO, Lil Flip, Petey Pablo and more. It's a big one baby! Checkout the website @ www.throwback88.com The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iJi6V8WVqduCDOr2GB3TV?si=0f2ba32300da4591 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

MC EIHT is a legend. That being said, this album, which came out in 2017, is fire! This might be EIHT's best record to date. We discuss why in our latest episode of the Gangsta Rap Odyssey. With production by DJ Premiere and Brenk Sinatra and no West Coast hit makers to be found, it still rises to the top to be a classic.  Let me know what you think. Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/albu...

New Dru Down, B-Legit and a throwback track from Kurupt for our deep cut. It's the 4th of July weekend yall! Keep it gangsta! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

The question is, "Is this Snoop's 2nd best album ever?". We talk about, think about it and decide after a track by track listen. This classic album is underrated in most circles. So back to 1996 we go to talk about the Doggfather. Video Version: https://youtu.be/mhLyi2uVX-g Link to album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0vOm2bkcuDCXS6AQqWXyAQ?si=pFZi19yVQz2aXV7aPEj5Gg The Gangsta Rap Od...

We got a gang of new tracks this week. Some new Method Man, Snoop, Game and Rick Ross. Oh and this is the Old Thang Back Edition! Esham's latest single, OTB, the thrid new drop for the upcoming Purgatory record. We hyped! Playlist : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0F7qRjKRypxKP8oIIJumvL?si=ChpNM6-VT72-ZqtaXLHUlQ The Gangsta Rap Odyssey Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyss...

It's the revisit of an all time classic! The record that changed the landscape and drew lines on the west. Ruthless vs Death Row. Eazy-E had to replace Dr. Dre in the booth with a gang of other producers. Spoiler alert, they came, they produced gangsta shit, they conquored. Let me know what you think in the comments! Is this your favorite Eazy-E project? If you were there, what do you remember...

Rest in Peace Ghetto E New music from Ricc Rocc, Ice-T, Spice-1, Lady Ru & B-Legit Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46wJzEL8ATbGeupxDsloJF?si=lP7rysxJSlqTJppTF9MBTA Our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@GangstaRapOdyssey Contact me : gangstarapodyssey@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In 2022, Buffalo’s best kept secret, Armani Caesar drops her 2nd album on Griselda Records. The Liz 2. This is my first year following Armani this album surprised me. I scored it a big 9! Find out why and leave your opinion in the comments. Link to album:  https://open.spotify.com/album/1dqLryXYQroTAyTfGfb6F0?si=i3-LxVplQhGYn5DNqzIoSg Featured artist, Chris Dorado: https://open.spotify.com/album/0...

New track with MC EIHT and it's dope AF. Also Mystikal, Too $hort, Juvenile, C-BO and Esham with his 2nd single from his upcoming Purgatory album. Check it out, links below! Violation: MC EIHT, Elric Virtuoso https://open.spotify.com/track/4bW9wljbPXPGt83f5DkhJg?si=a4bb1dde7ca147a9 Gangsta Society: C-BO, Poppa Willo https://open.spotify.com/track/5rGQPMCkjVyfN1IwIGRmfK?si=f20db2d409fd4e6a Watc...