Tha Gangsta Rap Odyssey

Gangsta Pimpin was an album that was supposed to drop under Ruthless Records. For years it was missing or just hard to find. It wasn't until it hit Spotify and other music streaming services that it caught my attention again. In this episode, we look over the actual CD and cover art and listen to the effort. How does it hold up over 20 years later? Dru Down has been a Bay Area Legend no doubt...

We got some new gangsta shit from the legends. What a week. Don't sleep on these! Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45Fiz0R9wj9wrXOKdQNgiX?si=238ed562825e46d8 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQis7N3rYwjyU9GtMCAFvQ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Tela is one of the South most underrated rappers of all time. After leaving Suave House for Rap-A-Lot, he get's new artist collaborations that hit like only a J. Prince party can. Let's listen to Tela's 2nd record on Rap-A-Lot. As a dual threat rapper who produces and writes his rhymes, the pressure is on for Tela to make a classic. He's had one record on the label already, so does...

In 1999 Raquel Miller (Mercedes) recorded her first and only album "Rear End" in  under 2 weeks. The record goes for over $200 on Ebay and is now a rare find.  This is a first first-taketake reaction to a record I've never heard in my life. Let's check it out and see if it was dope! Spotify Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/30ketoxUDiInQos7CqCdwr?si=DmUwOoaoT5KrQ1ErVZzSqA Notab...

It's New Music Monday! We got some new singles but Daz Dillinger's new record Dat Nigga Daz is the heavy hitter! Don't sleep on that new Esham single (Bro) with his new Purgatory coming out early July. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7pF6QmbXbLXqFszjrMzpzg?si=8aSs1XerTJWiEwokH2WprA Get at us on our Youtube and hit that subscribe! Thanks for your support! https://www...

Let's go back to 2001 and revisit Esham's Tongues record. We ask a few questions: Is the Unholy back? Can Esham still bring it on the beats? Does Esham match the hype coming into this record? Where does it rank in his discography? Join me as I walk through track by track on this odyssey into Tongues and the wicked gangsta rap world of Esham. Album Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5qqvG...

We got the drop for some new music this week. Check it out! spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mhtIVX0IrIedFSLwhDE3z?si=N2nCjBZPQ2mvGRQCRhknTQ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Let's dive into the new record by Lil Eazy-E and DAZ DILLINGER. There's lots of great nods and throwbacks here. How does Lil Eazy do along a veteran like Daz? Does he hold up? Check out this episode and leave your comments. Give us a rating and subscribe. Album Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5NEkRmgJvU7wMNWtVFPnkr?si=KIuork2CSeWzL7zSPBw1Bg Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gangsta...

Checkin out the new music of the week! Keep it gangsta yall, keep it gangsta. We do this every Monday to keep your gangsta rap fresh for the week baby. Then Friday the new big episode going over "The Legacy" by Lil Eazy-E and Daz Dillinger. Follow us on Spotify to Eazily get the New Music Monday Playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HkSX9ENwqmIjm8HgHCRTT?si=943dc7d74fec41a0 Support...

It's the year 1998 and the Ruthless Villain drops "Ruthless For Life". This episode is a retrospect and somewhat a wanna be review of this gem of a record. Check the Record on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/1lySwXoNUYpeuDCE0cVCrm?si=BqH79IAgTd6VaoFbStuEAQ Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gangstarapody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganstarapodyssey/ Youtube: https://w...