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.

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Dope record from Bun B on Rap-A-Lot

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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.

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In 1996, Tha Mexakinz 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 Mexakinz." 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 think it’s a classic?

Check out their record on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Y9PtNknB794Y3jfXs4PxH?si=HG1BeNadT6yTbMKJ6FKh7A

00:00 Intro

03:02 Introlude

07:57 Never In This World

12:16 Please Insanity

20:37 Too Many MC's

25:32 Frost Interlude

40:37 The Wake Up Show

44:02 Final Thoughts

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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 Gotcha Back

29:40 Final Thoughts

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

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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!

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Checking out random underground classic gangsta tracks from the 90's. A playlist found on Spotify with a link in the show notes.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ke9vqkt5lBtLURP1dg434?si=7c091991ce9845c8

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A classic track by WC, CJ Mac with Ant Banks on the beat!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OoekyyKzYSDPvjci2hESr?si=d9823caf8de54833

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Check out this sweet track by Fatal "I Know the Rules" which samples A Star In the Ghetto by Average White Band. If that sounds familiar MC Ren used it for "If Aint Ruff". Hella dope check it out.

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