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-2/1733823494

And you can listen to it here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5CdTNZ7OAu1ytIviDLJ2iK?si=nyjHEpFVRjaaovh-hC7rnQ

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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!

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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.

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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=w09lLt77SjqsAM6Tq299bg

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Random cuts and this week in Hip Hop History.

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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.

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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 #mystikal

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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)

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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.

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This week in Rap history and a discussion on random Gangsta cuts from Apple Music.

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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=x4YIpT88RDCtsYPUJrySEw

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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=gUlFxDo3SwOukHDhFybzEQ

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Just getting on here live doing the thing. Letting Apple Music serve up some gangsta shit. Reading the comments and going live. Peep.

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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 Intro

03:46 DaLastDayz

11:59 I'm Losin It

18:43 Wet Party (Feat. Spice 1)

22:44 Hell Naw

32:52 When God Calls Time Out

36:18 Push Em Off

40:15 All Dirty Hoes Feat. Gangsta Boo

45:11 A Niggas Worst Downfall

50:41 Final Thoughts

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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.com

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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.

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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 Dude
• Bun-B
• Bone Thugs-N-Harmoney
• Ice Cube

And plenty more.

My Apple Music Radio Link:

https://music.apple.com/us/station/11523s-station/ra.u-7418f12cc3bdd41a1abb70ff757aa95f

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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-4NZQcevti1qJjI58w

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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.

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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.

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