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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episode 118: EP 118: Record Company Pimps w/ Alonzo Williams
We sit down with music industry veteran Alonzo Williams. Alonzo and MC Eiht go back 2 his beginnings to talk about the shady contract EIht signed at 17 that took his publishing and a good portion of his royalties. Alonzo then talks about Jerry Heller and how we robbed Ruthless records for years. You gotta hear this!
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episode 119: EP 119: Mr. Mixx Details how Luke passed on Scarface
We sit down with Mr. Mixx, The South's first super producer with the infamous 2 Live crew. We talk about some of the rappers Luke missed out on, The fight they had with the US government over censorship, DJ Toomp's early years, how he saw RIck Ross go from 0 to 100 and much more.
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episode 120: EP 120: Laws of Distraction
On this episode The Hood Postman Melly Mel pops in and Big James speaks on the Charles White incident. We then have an in depth convo about reactionary content and why the hood better wake up.
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