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
episode 87: EP 87: Yukmouth Speaks On Beef
On this Christmas Eve episode we tap in w/ the homie Yukmouth from the Luniz and he breaks down his past beefs w/ Fifty Cent, The Game and others. He also speaks on his time at RAP-A-LOT and his loyalty to the iconic label and J.Prince
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episode 88: EP 88: 2020 In Our Rearview
2020 was a year none of us will ever forget. It will be forever marked as the year a microscopic virus changed the way we move. We briefly discuss the continuing senseless violence and other sh*t that's on our mind.
See you in 2021 God Bless
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episode 89: EP 89: "Under The Influence" w/Charleston White
In this episode we speak w/ Dallas/ Ft. Worth activist-comedian Charleston "Blue" White and Politician Jesse Taylor. We discuss youth in the prison system, Is prison really effective? Then we touch on prison rape, Charleston and rapper "Sauce Waka's" situation, snitchin and a whole lot more.
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episode 90: EP 90: Westside w/TQ
We tap in w/ the homie, entertainer/actor TQ. We discuss his time with Cash Money records and how the labels C.E.O, Bryan "Birdman" Williams reputation of cheating the artist on the label was real. He also talks about R&B singer R-Kelly's strange ways and much more.
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episode 91: EP 91: The Good, Bad & The Ugly
We discuss former President Trump passing out Presidential pardons, touch on scammers and tell you why health is true wealth.
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episode 92: EP 92 Sharks and Demons
On this episode we have music veteran Stan Sheppard who has managed everyone from Battlecat and DJ Quik, to Suga Free and the late great Mausberg. He discusses the robbery, deception and murder involved in urban music, We also touch on his relationship with Harry-O, his business dealings with Suge Knight and the Satanism that runs rampant in rap music.
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episode 93: EP 93: Therapy
On this episode we examine the stigma of therapy in the Black and Hispanic community and examine some of the reasons why we choose to remain silent about some of our mental issues. We touch on abuse and how we as wounded individuals tend to transfer pain to others.
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episode 94: EP 94: The Big U Episode
On this episode of Gangster Chronicles we conversate with LA music mogul Eugene Henley also known as Big U. We discuss his non-profit "Developing Options" that does everything from facilitate activities for children to assist in finding jobs for the unemployed...
episode 95: EP. 95 Pistol Pete
This episode we have special guest Pistol Pete repping for the Terror Squad where he spoke about his experience working in the industry, trauma and anxiety from prison, modern day racism, the late great Big Pun and more!
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episode 96: EP 96: Ne'Keisha's Story
In September 2011 a jury found Charles Gerron guilty of pulling out a gun at a party, firing it into a crowd of teenagers and killing Ne'Keisha Hodges-Hawkins. On top of this tragedy, for more than 5 years, no one was arrested for Ne'keisha's death, despite 150 teenagers witnessing the incident.
This is the tale of a father who refused to let his daughter be denied justice...