Tha Gangsta Rap Odyssey

In 2000 Death Row Records releases a Snoop Album with top notch production but left over vocals from Snoop's Doggfather era. The end result? Well, you'd be surprised! We got Soopafly, Daz, Big Hutch and LT Hutton on the beats. Let's check it out and peep the physical CD.Video HereSnoop Dogg (Dead Man Walkin) The Physical & Review - Is It Dope Today?https://youtu.be/QCqBu_PgVXwCheck out the new podcast: The Gangsta Rap Retro for more…https://redcircle.com/shows/b4751ca0-5bae-4414-8ce3-e09b491c0765Check out the archives at thagetback.comSupport the show by subscribing to "tha gangsta rap minute" https://redcircle.com/shows/aedb3e3e-579b-41d3-8202-238532199770Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Esham dropped a new EP last week and I finally got the physical CD. Let's check out this short record track by track and look at the physical. Stream the album everywhere from Spotify or Apple. Or get the physical at acidrap.comhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0DfZGzwKbmtEtziu2w1Dbr?si=r0nZBNWsQzSBWsKBBAToNwOther Links:Check out the new podcast! Tha Gangsta Rap Throwback, for more Gangsta Rap reviews and discussions. Just started up.https://redcircle.com/shows/b4751ca0-5bae-4414-8ce3-e09b491c0765Check out the archives at thagetback.comSupport the show by subscribing to "tha gangsta rap minute" https://redcircle.com/shows/aedb3e3e-579b-41d3-8202-238532199770Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Not to be outdone by his Bone Brothers, Krayzie Bone drops his own solo for the 2024! After his hospital scare late last year, Krayzie bounced back doing shows and a full length album. This is a spiritual record and at age 50, he spits no bullshit. But is it dope? Let's check it out and give it the grade. Support the channel and subscribe to the podcasts: Tha Gangsta Rap 5 For 5: https://redcircle.com/shows/aedb3e3e-579b-41d3-8202-238532199770 Tha Gangsta Rap Odyssey: https://redcircle.com/shows/859ef0bf-e426-4cf6-8c22-213b60d1642c Check out the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/7mopRAAvvKGhTGX37HTTkd?si=w3c3Q6CGQl-VCXly3hmE4Q Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. 00:00 Intro to the Record 01:26 Tha Review 12:26 Tha GradeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In this episode I just want to talk about the Brother Marquis and some 2 Live Crew. BMQ was a pioneer for gangsta rap, hip hop and free speech really. His lyrics will forever float around in my head! His Mixtape    • Brother Marquis (2 Live Crew) - Botto...   His Final? Song Time To Learn https://music.apple.com/us/album/time... VLAD TV Interview:    • Brother Marquis on Forming 2 Live Cre...   99 Problems https://music.apple.com/us/album/99-p... Rest in Peace!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

"Death Row" Records drops a new Dogg Pound album in 2024! It's the real deal. But it is real good? Yeah it is. Is it real Death Row? Now that remains the question. Let's dive into this record and chat about the good the bad and the ugly. Is this worthy of having the Death Row logo on it?Let's discuss it, review it and score it.Spotify Link:https://open.spotify.com/album/6fec2V6xZrqQKefj3deMj0?si=MMZ2izjhT5SsjAM1G04XCwCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Check us out at www.throwback88.com for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In the year 2009, 50 Cent drops his final record on Aftermath / Shady. Let's listen to every track and discuss what we have here. A classic? His best record? In the end I'll give a grade with the very prestige report card:

Spice 1 is back with his 15th album. This one he gets his flowers. With heavey hitting featured artists like Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg and a lot more, this turns out to be like Mack 10's Recipe more than anything. This is a conversation peice filled with banger after banger. I graded this album an A so enjoy the ride and go bump some Spice 1.I listened to it here:https://music.apple.com/us/album/platinum-o-g-2/1733823494And you can listen to it here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5CdTNZ7OAu1ytIviDLJ2iK?si=nyjHEpFVRjaaovh-hC7rnQCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In 1996 Rhythm D produced this album starring Fred Fonk and R&B. The duo known as "Me and My Cousin"! Let's revisit this album as I haven't heard it in way over 20 years. Is it a classic? Or nah? Let's give it a spin!Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In 2005 this record dropped under the radar. Death Row was running on fumes but still managed to drop what I consider to be one of the dopest Kurupt projects. What adds to the strangeness of this album, are the missing tracks that made it to "Down and Dirty", the missing Petey Pablo track and then the tracks that were straight up cut for good. Including "No Vaseline 2". It's all a crazy piece of gangsta rap history and Death Row. I'll give my thoughts on every track on this record. I'll share a few snippets even. After we look at the physical CD then in the end we'll grade the album. Join me as I dive right in to the deep end on Kurupt's "Against The Grain".Stream from Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3CkHK8ZXn0eZGFGZ8JIvPo?si=rXzCCXXFQa6aAVKksusc_g The Complete Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ihkyUdEiacmqQ1CWpm6b7?si=8b1af1eab057420f Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Let's check out Benny The Butcher's latest jam "Everybody Can't Go". The white collar gangsta is back with his 4th album and I've never heard a Benny album in my life. This should be dope with Hit Boy and The Alchemist on the beats. Let's dive in!Stream his album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/13IanJ8zx7YcCJ5yIvArIq?si=w09lLt77SjqsAM6Tq299bgCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Random cuts and this week in Hip Hop History.Video version available @https://www.youtube.com/live/0gQCpkTlx-Q?si=YNP_WUogrDfKEAy7Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

This record came out September 12, 2020. I remember when it came out and there were T-shirts, posters and vinyls to get. Today? The record is nowhere to be found. It's a rare physical buy. I was hyped. I listened to the record from front to back like I always do when Bizzy drops. Soaking in every word and beat. However...I walked away unimpressed. In 2024, I decided to listen to it with a more understanding ear. (Or with a reviewer perspective) Let's try to put aside what I want to hear from Bizzy and enjoy what Bizzy is today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Let's talk about random gangsta tracks served up by AI & This week in Hip-Hop History. #gangstarap #snoopdogg #MASTER-P #rickross #EASTSIDAZ #gangstarap #gangstar #mystikalSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Doggy's Angels , or later known as Tha Angels, formed of: Big Chan (Chan Gaines), Coniyac (Kim Proby-Davis) and Kola Loc (Kola Marion). This record is packed with super producers, some surprise features and the closest to a Big Chan solo we gonna get. I take a look at the CD after buying it off Ebay, and give the CD a listen. In the end, I grade it and talk about what I just heard. Producers on this record is bonkers: Meech Wells, DJ Battlecat, Fredwreck & More... Featured is crazy too: Snoop Dogg, Kokane, Suga Free, Tha Eastsidaz, Layzie Bone & More... Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/562XN1yf42JyOFNzkiZlIk?si=53bbdcbfa92448af Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. 00:00 (Intro) 01:46 Wiki Info & Interesting Facts 07:29 CD Reveal 09:38 Track 1 : Baby If You're Ready 30:58 Yak & Coke 37:50 Keep Your Head Up 50:44 Final Thoughts (Tha Report Card)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In this episode I listen to Mac's "Shell Shocked" for the first time and give it a grade. Find out what tracks were fire, mid and skippers. In my uneducated opinion after just 1 listen. Listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0I7aPz... Listen to my growing Ultimate No Limit Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4o6... Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/562XN1y... Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

This week in Rap history and a discussion on random Gangsta cuts from Apple Music.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

1st Listen time, this week it's The Luniz (Lunatik Muzik). What a roster of features yo. From B-Legit, E-40, Swoop-G to 2 Live Crew! It's a hell of a ride.Spotify Link:https://open.spotify.com/album/2jmi0C5fbBUvj5bsn2bQRW?si=x4YIpT88RDCtsYPUJrySEwCheck out our new homepage at www.thagetback.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In this episode I revisit Nas's "Stillmatic" record. How does it sound in 2024? Hella dope of course. I run through each track and do a someowhat reaction and review. I love this album though. Let's check it out. The Good The Bad and the Ugly.Spotify Link To album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0cLzuJG2UDa0axMQkF7JR6?si=gUlFxDo3SwOukHDhFybzEQCheck out our new homepage at www.thagetback.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Just getting on here live doing the thing. Letting Apple Music serve up some gangsta shit. Reading the comments and going live. Peep.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Never in my life have I heard a "Hypnotize Minds" album. In 2024, this is my first. Tear Da Club Up Thugs "Crazy In Da Last Dayz". I check it out and give my thoughts. As a West Coast Whiz Kid, I wanna know how gangsta is this? There's a star studded feature list so it's gotta be good right? Let's find out. Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7c2vgd6qltoG2fAGZN2Bpz?si=PXbOPN94TfuPEP0tOp-xvg Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. 00:00 Intro03:46 DaLastDayz11:59 I'm Losin It18:43 Wet Party (Feat. Spice 1)22:44 Hell Naw32:52 When God Calls Time Out36:18 Push Em Off40:15 All Dirty Hoes Feat. Gangsta Boo45:11 A Niggas Worst Downfall50:41 Final ThoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

On this episode I list 9 "Undeniable" Records you need to hear before you croak! We're gonna have a little fun on this one. What makes them undeniable? What makes them stand the test of time? I don't know man, I discuss though. Each record's from a different era pretty much. Did any of these albums take you back? Let me know in the comments. Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

This album brings that Death Row mystique and is considered by many the last G-Funk album from Death Row. The end of an era if you will, pre-2Pac. This is Tha Revisit of Tha Dogg Pound's "Dogg Food" Album. This came out in 1995 and I never bumped it straight through till now. Several tracks I've just heard for the first time. Let's check out the CD in a physical reveal, talk about the units sold and any other interesting facts. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Let's chill and check out the random cuts served up by my "Radio" station. It's just an easy episode talking about whoever pops up. Devin The DudeBun-BBone Thugs-N-HarmoneyIce CubeAnd plenty more.My Apple Music Radio Link:https://music.apple.com/us/station/11523s-station/ra.u-7418f12cc3bdd41a1abb70ff757aa95fCheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

On this Re-Up it's MC REN's “Kizz My Black Azz” on deck. The album dropped in 1992 with production by Bobcat and the late DJ Train. It was a Ruthless gem and MC Ren at his most raw. A young Ren is what many rappers grew up on. Heck I grew up on it! Lorenzo is a generational gift aint he?Check out this record on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/0qClgioeQIv3amFJC4TdbO?si=Ee-E-4NZQcevti1qJjI58wCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In my first time listening to this record, I give each track a thumbs up or down! This was requested by yall so let's see what we got. This album came out in 1998 and this group was one and done. Is it that fire of an album? How's it hold up in 2024? Let's find out. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

In this episode it's a revisit to 1995's Safe + Sound album by DJ Quik. We all know the record is a classic for sure. I want to talk about why it's important, what made is leagues ahead of everything else and why DJ Quik is a genius. I also take a look at the physical CD, open it up and check out the artwork. Just like it's 1995 baby. Is this your favorite Quik Album? Streamed from Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/safe-sound/304718797 Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Time for another Ruthless Reaction where I listen to a record for the first time and score each song off a whim. Today's assignment is Lil Kim's second album “Notorious KIM”. Is it wack? Is it dope? I check out the entire record and let you know what I think.This your daily Gangsta Rap Minute! We got  on deck! The fastest review ever on this joint right here! Check back daily for another Gangsta Rap Minute! We gonna give every gangsta rap album ever a minute of our time and speak on it, ya know it.Check out our podcast and Youtube channel at throwback88.comGet this notificatiobs in that inbox or hit the bell and subscribe to our vidoes or podcats.Keep it gangsta y'all, keep it gangsta.

This is The Re-Up episode and we spotlighting Slim Thug's "Boss of all Bosses" Let's bump the entire album and discuss the good the bad and ugly.Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Let's take a trip back in time and revisit 3 C-Murder Albums, from the year 1998-2000. Back in the day, I didn't give these a fair shot. So let's run it back in 2024! We got dope producers like LT Hutton in the house and the No Limit camp here. So which is the best and how do these hold up today? Let's check them out.You can write to Corey Miller here:COREY MILLER #556633 P.O. BOX 174 E.H.C.C GOLF-1 St. GABRIEL, La. 70776 _____ jpay.com email COREY MILLER #00556633Playlist of my hot pipcks! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/best-c-murder/pl.u-NpXmDymFgzGPpAlbum streamed from Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/c-murder-98-00/pl.u-gxblvY1t0eKLMCheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Yo we on a No Limit kick this week, starting off with a reaction episode of TRU's "Tru 2 Da Game" album that dropped in 1997. Let's see what these cats brought to the table back in the day. I thought it would be dope to see how C-Murder did on this project before the Trilogy episode dropping next where I review his 3 records from 1998-2000. Let me know what you think about this record in the comments.Is it a classic? Let's check it out.Album streamed from Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/tru-2-da-game/715633833Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.comSubscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

In 1996 MC Ren dropped the best record of his career. The Villain In Black. With most of the production overssen by Cold187um and more work from Big Jess and other Ruthless producers (Dr. Jam & Madness 4 Real). It was a classic. In this video, I open up the CD (my og disc) scan it, look at every inch. I go through every track and talk about the producers and the song. This is full revisit of MC REN's classic record (The Villain In Black) Enjoy. Ruthless For Life. Stream This Album Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/24taEjTp3qTIzb6UubOmri?si=OW2_c27lQtq7_ewBbXO-Mw Apple Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/24taEjTp3qTIzb6UubOmri?si=OW2_c27lQtq7_ewBbXO-Mw Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.00:10 Intro 03:30 CD Reveal 06:36 Graphics 12:53 Album Review 55:30 Final Thoughts

So Hit Boy's dad raps? Seriously? Seriously he can't be good. Can he? Here's the crazy thing, he's fucking awesome! This record has everything you need. Dope ass beats. A fresh voice in the game and the consistent veteran like “The Game” to help make this a real solid record. Check Out the record and more Big Hit music here:https://bandcamp.com/discover/big-hitSubscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.00:00 Intro04:27 Start Album18:45 Bang Freestyle22:04 The Game Won't Stop36:18 Final Thoughts

Let's take the new Layzie Bone record for a spin "Hypnotic Rhythms". I pick my favorite songs and give you the good, bad and ugly. Let's take an honest listen to the legendary Layzie in the end of 2023.Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.comAlbum Link here:https://open.spotify.com/album/42AIiMn9cOwY47UJJx6QG5?si=kw1e4y-0RuWPt8felfsXGgGangsta Rap Minute Podcast:https://redcircle.com/shows/aedb3e3e-579b-41d3-8202-238532199770Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Let's revisit Mack 10's 2nd record (Based on a True Story). This record is a 9.5 outta 10 no doubt. No skips here and even the skits are interesting. Did you bump this record back in the day? Let's dive in revisit this dope record from 1997. Mack 10 has kind of been forgotten since his fallout with Ice Cube. That's too bad no doubt. But take nothing away from Dedrick D'Mon Rolison. He's dope AF on this record and a legend on the West Coast. You could say he carried the West on his back while it was dying in the late 90's. Let's check out this record though!Spotify Album:https://open.spotify.com/album/0i7KKsfzuGq5Awx5CBfxRH?si=F7SI57YEStiJCbqBlV_BfACheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Another first time listen reaction episode. This time I'm taking Z-RO's (The Life of Joseph W. McVey) album for a spin! Is it dope? Is it a classic? It's got some dope producers (Mike Dean, Mr Lee and even Tone Capone! )Gotta be a classic right? Let's check it out. Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. The Gangsta Rap Minute: https://redcircle.com/shows/aedb3e3e-579b-41d3-8202-238532199770 The Gangsta Rap Odyssey Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/859ef0bf-e426-4cf6-8c22-213b60d1642c Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

This just be my short wishlist for the new year! What's your gangsta rap wish list? Some of these are very possible in 2024, some of these are a Hail Mary! Let me know what you want to see in 2024 in the comments.Thanks for checking out the video, peace!Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.comSubscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Back with a first impression video on new Flesh-N-Bone and Layzie Bone music. These just came out last month so let's check them out. Are they wack or dope? After years do these guys still have any left in the tank? Let's see what they got. Flesh Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Rpq3fhbe4DeaWc1eHmKc2?si=gSnOP-ioSPOFHs7vg_K6rwLayzie Single: https://open.spotify.com/album/3tBs4d9xIYxonCkNaObRkG?si=e7Mv6YfFRvaXdOvkCrZxag Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

30 Years later and Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle remains a true classic. The record is a clean listen from start to finish. How do we look at this record 30 years later knowing what we know now? Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records and label mates (Lady of Rage, Daz, Kurupt, RBX & Warren G) changed gangsta rap forever.To me, it's one of the best records ever made. Maybe the best? Let me know what you think in the comments!Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

It's time for another reaction! We got Wu-Tang Clan on deck today. I never heard this record in my life. I don't even know if I've heard any Wu-Tang record in my life. We gonna check this out and I let you know what I think. I'll give every track at least a minute and decide if it's wack or what. It's a Ruthless Reaction baby. Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

This is the first in a series of 5 Star Classic episodes! It's my honor to preset Kid Frost's "Smile Now Die Later" as my first 5 Star classic album. This record bumps from start to finish with no skips! A real Ruthless Records gem here. Beats by Tony G. and Julio G and Cold187um. Frost brings that Latino hood mentality and gives us the street report from a Hispanic point of view. Get yo ears on this classic 5 Star Jewel!Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

Let's revisit a forgotten classic, "To Tha Extreme" by Devin the Dude. We all know Devin is a legend, but did you know he put out 3 FIRE records in a row on Rap-A-Lot? Let's revisit this gem and go over the good, the bad and the ugly. Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

How did this record fall through the cracks all these years? Even for me, a decent MC EIHT fan? 1996 was a hell of a year for gangsta rap, you know if you was there! So many records dropped, dope records that this one could have been missed. I take a listen to it for the first time, as recommended by you the viewers! Call it an assignment or whatever. How does this rank up with EIHT's other records? I give it a listen and give my take. Let me know what you think about this record in the comments. Is this a classic? Is it one of the greats?Album Link on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4wcDwoz8FiMTMQDNHsnA8R?si=-BA7CFXfRI-82vfRP6L5ugCheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions. www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

Yo fuck Petey Pablo! That's what I was saying back in the day. Then something happened when he jumped ship to Death Row. Somehow he made one of the most gangsta albums ever in the history of Death Row. Petey created enough songs for several albums but I picked the 20 best from his time there.Let's talk about the transformation, the era, the classic overlooked records from Petey Pablo on Death Row.Check out the playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sgJJ7WEkM1UCtNdmZDsuv?si=c66999b0e21549d7Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.comSubscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Let's revisit Death Row's 1994 classic soundtrack, "Murder Was The Case". I honestly haven't bumped this record in a couple decades. It's always talked about as a classic record. Is it? Yes it is. But how good was it? Let's listen and I'll give my take.Spotify Record: https://open.spotify.com/album/5LKmExDMuS4fkymjnVRBgt?si=-GQJYMG8R-KQL4tun8MX0AVideo Link: https://youtu.be/ixVqos864tkCheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.comSubscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

It's another New Music episode! Let's check out the new tracks just released by Daz Dillinger (New Album), Gucci Mane, Big Mali and Coooool 187um!I never heard Big Mali in my life but we're gonna check her out. We got Hutch and Daz with some new heat so it's a Gangsta Holiday baby!Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hLIi6Pva6coVSZQya5SsN?si=0f145b79f0b04591www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

Welcome to Part 2 of our Nas Vs Lloyd Banks series. This is the Trilogy Face Off! We reviewed both albums in our Part 1 series and gave Lloyd Banks to nod to having a better record. How about Part 2? Does Lloyd's COTI 2 beat King's Disease 2? It's a tough call here cause they are fuckin dope records so let's check these out!Video version available here: https://vimeo.com/875656056Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.comSubscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

Let's revisit this classic record and talk about the features, producers and Eazy-E himself. He's the Godfather of this Gangsta Rap genre and we remember him still! R.I.P. Eric Wright! Ruthless 4 Life still.We just gonna have fun with this record. So let's dive in and listen to this Ruthless Records gem. We want Eazy yo!Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

This is another Ruthless Reaction. I listen to each track for about a minute on a record I've never heard in my life. Today we got Lil Kim's "Hardcore" record from 1996! Was it dope? Or wack? Let me know what you think in the comments!Spotify Link:https://open.spotify.com/album/39xHAZmTUSQJyXt6ebpjKT?si=GeXTXBxWTvyrUEPCHO2F0QCheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

Yo this is a 3 part series where we run back the trilogy of Kings Disease and the Course of the Inevitable. By now we can say Nas is the king of NY, but there was another trilogy that went under the mainstream radar. That being from Lloyd Banks. Lloyd Banks drops a hell of a record, one after the other. So good that we ask, is his trilogy better than Nas's?Let's dig through these records and find out!Check out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.comSubscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.https://open.spotify.com/show/562XN1yf42JyOFNzkiZlIk?si=3576ef9ed85b4f84https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gangsta-rap-odyssey/id1687367493?i=1000628860152Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@throwback88Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

Ladies and gents we have a new noteworthy Ruthless Era Bomb. I'm talking Kokane's new single “All My Life”. Produced by the one and only legendary Rhythm D. This hit me out of nowhere! I've listened to it and folks, it's straight up fire.I'll post the link in the show notes to the Spotify Version but I'm sure it's available everywhere you stream your music. I wanted to take the time to talk about this collaboration. More notably is the return of Rhythm D!Just when you thought, Hutch and Kokane go best together, we get this crazy ass jam! What it is though, is that all the Ruthless cats sound classic on a Rhythm D beat. It takes me back folks.Listening to this makes mw just wonder what things would have been like if Ruthless Records stayed the course. Imagine Decades or Rhythm D music man. These guys are doing this like they never lost a beat. So what are we expecting now? Is Kokane dropping a new record and are we going to get Rhythm D beats? If it's anything like this, we are in for a classic. So Kokane, get this guy on more tracks! This is what the West Coast needs. Rhythm D was arguably the man who defined the new Ruthless sound post Dre and he did not disappoint. People, what's your favorite Rhythm D track? Real Muthuphukkin G'z? Down 4 My Thang off Bone's Creepin on a Come up? Maybe his work on Real Brothas? Shock of the Hour? Hey we gotta do an episode on the best of Rhythm D. We gonna get real nostalgic on that ass. But for now, check out the single by Kokane and enjoy that Ruthless trip baby.Ruthless for life, and I'm out.Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Jhk0euuMCdUTjz0HS9jrg?si=956aad627ab644bbCheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research

It's a double header episode! Let's revisit the Mob Father Albums by the Bald Headed Nut, C-BO! We got features by Yukmouth, Tech9ne, Eastwood and more! With some of the dopest producers ever (Rhythm-D, Mark Sparks for example) it's a classic in the making.I give each track a listen and then score it. Which one of these turns out to be better? Part 1 or 2? With 12. years apart, does BO capture that 2003 gangsta energy? Let me know what you think in the comments.SpotifyAlbumPlaylistCheck out our website for the archives and videos of all reviews and reactions.www.throwback88.com Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research