The G-Funk Junkies Podcast

On this segment of 5 Minutes of G-Funk... We bring bring to you one of the dopest albums in West Coast hip-hop, a crown jewel of Chicano Rap and one of our all time favorite albums ever. We pieced together this episode to give you a glimpse into what we consider Mr. Lil One's magnum opus, explain a bit of the making of this album and its potential to have gone on to debut on Eazy-E's very...

Here is another segment of 5 Minutes of G-Funk review. This time it's on the world renounced WSCG . Westside Connection was a movement. A force to be reckoned with. Their 1996 genre defying group effort made quite the scene, drawing both praise and criticism for their criticism of the industry bias against the West Coast during the rise of the East vs West beef. I discuss the origins, influenc...

About a month ago Lefty Gunplay made a guest appearance on the Fat Joe and Jadakiss podcast where Fat Joe, once again, peddled this story about Kid Frost being racist. After some time, I decided to drop my opinion on the matter since I keep hearing a lot of nonsense on the internet dragging Kid Frost's name through the mud and continuing the trend of slandering the man's name and contribut...

Welcome back to Part 2 of this review! We continue where we left off, kick back and relax as we discuss the stories, samples, and making of the songs in this classic. We'll include commentary from the likes of Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Kurupt on what went into the making of The Chronic. Hopefully you learn something new about this masterpiece, along with its influences and similarities to...

This masterpiece turned 33 years old this week, and what better way to celebrate this album than a review. What can be said about an album that has been meticulously dissected over the course of 3 decades? Well, this is where we set ourselves apart from the rest. We are giving you a thorough Chicano perspective on the album, with some social commentary and why this album still has replay value all...

For a while this has been a subject I wanted to address. I've heard all the excuses as to why Mexicans should say it, but none have been convincing. Recent events surrounding That Mexican OT's entitlement when it comes to the word has come into spotlight. And just like that, his 15 minutes of fame has been overshadowed by controversy. List to the history of the word among Chicano hip hop artists,...

Last month on April 19, 2025 we got a chance to interview Imperial Valley's own Knightmare. You may have heard him on a few songs with the main man himself Knightowl (Rest In Peace), well sit back and listen while you hear his story, his collabs, and his friendship with some of the legends in the the underground scene we call Chicano Rap!

First and foremost, I want to thank Foesum for taking the time to chop it up with me. We recorded this session on July 31st and now, as a treat we are dropping this finished product on Mexican Independence Day ('cause why not?) Peep game as they discuss their history, their intersectionality with Chicano Rap and Death Row and their influences.

Rest In Peace to Larry "Slow Pain" Patino, Chicano rap legend. This episode of 5 Minutes of G-Funk I share a little something about this particular album. Kick back and enjoy the commentary, share your favorite song from this album with us in the comments below!

Originally published for the 4th of July weekend, I dropped the long awaited review of "Eastside Drama" by the legendary and infamous Brownside. I would like to dwell deeper into this album because there is sooooo damn munch to say about this project that both DJs Tony G and Julio G had a major hand in developing for the streets. This is a staple in every Chicano's library and now you get to hear...

Happy 619 Day (June 19th), to celebrate this day I am dedicating this short segment of 5 Minutes of G-Funk to San Diego. Kick and listen to a few quick facts and my overall opinion on this underground classic from the 6-1-9. Crack a cold one open and enjoy!

New segment of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast is "5 Minutes of G-Funk" where we review albums in 5 minutes (or so) for the sake of getting more content out. Depending on how popular these get we will dwell deeper in the album do a full length & detailed review. For now, enjoy this Ruthless Records gem. Listen as we shoot you with some facts, some little known facts and our short opinion!

With Cinco De Mayo on the horizon, we said "screw it, why not" and did a short segment of Words From the Wyze to commemorate both Cinco-de-Drink'o and Inglewood's very own Mack 10's relationship to Murry Brumfield's label: Familia Records. Sit back and peep this 6 minute segment on a little known fact of West Coast Hip Hop History. Drink up!

With 420 upon us, Wyze put together a list for all the smokers in the house to groove to. Enjoy this Top 20 of some of the most overlooked West Coast & G-Funk tracks out there.

Last year we did a tribute video when San Diego's own Knightowl passed away so suddenly. In that video, Sixx mentioned an interesting fact, Owl has multiple "Best of / Greatest Hits" compilations. Well, my boy Sixx returns to join me for a 1st Anniversary tribute to the legendary Knightowl where we discuss what songs we would add if WE could make our own "Best Of" or "Greatest Hits" compilation. J...

Today I want to share some thoughts with you all. For the last few weeks there's been a little buzz and controversy floating around on social media regarding the status of Chicano rap.  Conejo (the rapper) reached out to share his video about his homie Prime's comments about the current status of Chicano Rap prompting me to make this analysis. Here I address several points made in that video,...

It took about 30 years to hear the story of how "Diego Town" by San Diego's very own Aztec Tribe to be told. Allow us to share this retrospective look at what this song means to the culture, San Diego and to Chicanos in general.  Three decades ago Aztec Tribe dropped a bomb on wax and it gave the emerging San Diego rap scene a voice it only amplified with the passage of time. Kick and let us know...

We are taking it straight into the 805 with this long awaited and often requested review of this classic from the Mexican Avengers. Take a trip with us and dust this album off your shelf as Wyze from The G-Funk Junkies breaks down the album's samples, critiques and reviews all the while adding some social commentary on the rumors, lyrics and beats. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Youtube and...

To commemorate the coming of Dia De Los Muertos, your boy Wyze put together something special for the fallen rappers who are no longer here with us. Because the mainstream will not even acknowledge our contributions, you know the G-Funk Junkies are here to pay homage. Hopefully you appreciate this short episode. And who knows, maybe you find some new material you weren't aware of. Que en paz desca...

We've all heard the question. But as of yet, we haven't heard a good answer. Well, for this subset of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast, Imma kick it off with a segment I will call "Words from the Wyze". Peep the short episode. Let us know what you think!

Ever wanted to know what happened to Westside Grim (aka West Grim)? Find out on this exclusive interview. From his beginnings, collaborations with Spanish Fly, the Lawless clique, his time on Familia Records and involvement with Murry Brumfield's Westpresentin' compilation. Tune in and give it a listen!

Taking a dive into an underappreciated and often overlooked group from Southeast LA who dropped a gem only to never be heard from again. Originally released on AW Records, Murry Brumfield acquired the rights to their album and put it on Familia Records. There's a special track only available on tape, take a listen as we discuss this album in its entirety. 

It's the return of the G-Funk Junkies, and to commemorate this Friday the 13th before the stroke of midnight, we are dropping this incredible interview with the Harbor Area's very own: Frank Contreras aka DJ Tricks from the legendary group Spanish Fly. Join us as DJ Tricks takes us through his involvement with music at an early age, to the recording of their first hit singles, their eventual debut...

Join us as we remember the career and accomplishments of the man, the myth and the legend: Knightowl. With over 30 years in the industry, We couldn’t fit them all in but listen as we piece together the time line from interviews and our own commentary and more. Rest In Peace Ramon “Knightowl” Corona.

With the stereotypes and constant oversimplification of what has been dubbed Chicano Rap, The G-Funk Junkies want to spin this notion under a different light. We put together a short playlist of some underground & mainstream West Coast Rap songs all throughout the 90's that are either from or feature members of the Long Beach group Foesum. We start off with an original version of what eventual...