Welcome to the "Gangster Chronicles", where Gangster Rap lives. Gangster Chronicles takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of hip-hop. with host, Bigg Steele, alongside the legendary MC Eiht, together, we're diving deep into the visceral world of Gangsta Rap. On this podcast, we unravel the intricate tapestry of one of music's most influential and misunderstood sub-genres, exploring the formative artists, monumental albums, and socio-political factors that have shaped Gangsta Rap from its gritty emergence in the 1980s to its enduring impact today. Prepare for candid interviews with legendary rappers and producers, their entourage, and industry moguls as we illuminate the untold stories from the streets that birthed unforgettable beats and rhymes. This podcast is more than just music; it's a journey through the trials, triumphs, controversy, and raw reality that fueled Gangsta Rap. From the groundbreaking era of N.W.A to the thought-provoking lyricism of Kendrick Lamar, from Compton's street corners to the global stage, Gangster Chronicles unfolds the evolution of this uniquely American art form...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 days 6 hours 49 minutes
Former Mack “MACA” Details The Life
This week Eiht and Steele have former Mack and owner of the Coin Academy “MACA” in studio. MACA details how he went from mentally gifted student to serial car thief and party promoter that eventually became a well respected MACK, all while still attending high school...
Rennie Loc Talks Starting Out w/ Crip Mac & Being A Female Loc
We sit down with blogger, comedian and all around hood personality “Rennie Loc” and discuss everything from her starting out with Crip Mac to who’s been in her dm’s.
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Kendrick vs Drake and J. Cole Flee’s The Smoke
On this episode of the Gangster Chronicles where Gangster Rap and all things reality live, Steele and MC Eiht ask why J. Cole dodged the smoke after throwing his diss record out there, they then discuss a hypothetical Kendrick vs Drake showdown and possible outcomes, while examining the roles that perspective entourages could play.
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episode 154: Momma Why You Move To This Neighborhood?
In this Episode MC Eiht & Bigg Steele sit down with Malik Spellman, known as The Peacemaker in parts of LA. That is because, following a stint in prison for armed robbery, he came out and dedicated himself to fighting gang violence...
episode 215: The Top 50 Gangster Rap Album’s of All Time Pt. 1
Geah! On this episode we sit down with the former main editor for hip hop bible The Source magazine Soren Baker to discuss putting together 41-50 of our top gangster rap albums of all time.We also talk to Soren briefly about the Source magazine’s mic ratings and how certain powers that be would change favorable ratings from West Coast and Southern artist.
Oh and make sure you go cop Soren’s latest book w/ 3-6 mafia front man Juicy J “Chronicles of the Juice Man”
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episode 216: WTH is Gangster Rap? - Gangster Rap's Top 50 albums Pt. 2
Steele, Eiht and hip hop journalist Soren Baker continue their discussion on what the top 50 gangster rap albums of all time are. We then ask what qualifies an artist as being labeled as a gangster rapper? MC Eiht then breaks down the importance
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episode 217: Rapper Kokane Details How Suge Took Over Ruthless Records
In our sit-down with entertainer Jerry "Kokane" Long we discuss his legacy with Above The Law and Ruthless Records and his relationship with gangster rap pioneer Eazy E. We also discuss Ice Cube's departure from supergroup NWA and the spark that ignited the fight between Cube and Above The Law and much more. Glasses Malone also stops in to discuss his soon to drop classic "Cancel Deez N*ttz"
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episode 218: Ganksta Nip Talks About The Making of South Park Psycho
Former Rap-A-Lot records artist "Ganksta Nip" sit's down to talk about the making of his classic album "The South Park Psycho". We talk about him being discovered by legendary rapper Scarface and rhyming for Rap-A-Lot C.E.O J. Prince in the club's restroom and being signed the next day and much more.
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episode 219: Gangster Rap, Poverty & Blowing Money Fast!
What's the deal? We have special guest co-host, journalist Soren Baker in the house sit in with us as we go through the nominations for 31-50 of our greatest Gangster Rap albums of all time list. We give props to DJ Muggs & The Soul Assassins and then dive into some stories about growing up in poverty and how it impacted how we spend as grown folks. MC Eiht then lay's down the parameters on what can be considered "Gangster Rap"
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episode 220: DJ Yella of NWA: Eazy Didn't Know He Had AIDS
This week Steele & MC Eiht welcome back special guest co-host, journalist Soren Baker. We also have NWA member DJ Yella in the house. Journey with us as we explore all things NWA as we discuss the top 50 gangster rap albums of all time.
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