The Gangster Chronicles

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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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 1h8m. Bisher sind 262 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint wöchentlich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 days 6 hours 49 minutes

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episode 108: EP 108: The Mama Boo Episode

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In this EP we tap in with Athens Park's own "Mama Boo". We discuss her rise from rebellious teenage gangster who had difficulty reading to college graduate, entrepreneur and soon to be council woman.

"Mama Boo" tells us why she isn't bitter at her Childs absentee father, what sparked the change in her life and offers a word of advice to young girls across the country.

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 April 29, 2021  1h11m
 
 

episode 109: EP 109: Former Priority Exec Talks Jay-Z to Master P

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Digging through our catalog of conversations, we ran across a convo Steele had with former Priority Records exec Ron Spaulding. They discuss Jay-Z's start at Priority, NWA, Master P's rise in the game and how he was upset they missed out on Cash Money.

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 May 3, 2021  1h4m
 
 

episode 110: EP 110 The Maino Episode

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"Once upon a time in the projects yo, I damn near had the wreck a hoe"- Ice Cube

We sat down w/ Brooklyn's Maino to discuss everything from prison and his past transgressions to today's lack of hood leadership and much more. Make sure you follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thegangsterchroniclespodcast

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 May 6, 2021  1h0m
 
 

episode 111: EP 111 Circle of Power

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In this episode the GC crew discusses power and the people that will do anything to have it. We then head down South, the ATL to be exact and we tap in with the homie Big Gipp from Goodie Mob and talk about everything from the Feds infiltrating Hip Hop, to those that have sold their soul for the almighty dollar. The homie gets deep, so pay attention.

On another note, we have some big plans over the next 6 months...


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 May 14, 2021  1h55m
 
 

episode 112: EP 112 Of Mice And Men

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In this episode we have a conversation with the homeboy "Melle Mel The Hood Professor" and discuss what the criteria of being a solid man is and where we may have went wrong. We then have an in depth conversation with Tobin Costin, the former CEO of Master P's No Limit Records. We discuss the early days of the iconic label and how P almost wound up on Big Beat/Atlantic records.

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 May 27, 2021  1h27m
 
 

episode 113: EP 113: The Big Mike Episode

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We sit in with OG Big Mike and talk about his days with "The Convicts" and he reveals that they were almost the first group released on Death Row records. We then touch on Dr. Dre, Lord 3-2's influence and how he wound up serving a prison sentence that would put a major road block in his careers path,

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 June 3, 2021  1h2m
 
 

episode 114: EP 114: DJ BattleCat: Past Present & Future

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In this episode we have legendary producer “DJ BattleCat” on the concrete couch. We talk about his role in the classic “Bangin On Wax” , his early classic’s and touch on his Rollin 60 Crip affiliation. We then speak on him and Dr. Dre’s 25 year relationship. 

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 June 10, 2021  1h33m
 
 

episode 115: EP 115: The Mac Minister Interview

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Mac Minister was profiled on an episode of America's Most Wanted, allegedly responsible for the murder of Anthony "Fat-Tone" Watkins in Las Vegas, Nevada, in retaliation for the murder of Bay Area hip-hop icon Mac Dre.

We had the opportunity to converse with Mac Minister from the belly of the beast. We spoke on the holes in his case, how he feels certain people abandoned him after his sentence and why his spirit is as strong as ever, and the very strong possibility of him coming home...


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 June 17, 2021  1h16m
 
 

episode 116: EP 116: No-Limit To The Hustle

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We sit down with No-Limit's Big Court to discuss his transition from hustling pounds of weed to becoming a young real estate mogul. We then chronicle how he met Master P and how his business sense rubbed off and discuss his new podcast "Holdin Court".

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 June 24, 2021  1h3m
 
 

episode 117: EP 117: Geto Boys Chronicles

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THe Gangster Chronicles were joined by Willie D and Scarface from the Geto Boys where they spoke about the building up the youth and the difference putting them in trade school versus regular college. They also speak on the difficulties of how to shape the community by having black strong leadership and the history of the group the Geto Boys.

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 July 1, 2021  1h30m
 
 
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