Black Mafia Life

by Above the Law

Black Mafia Life cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2 February 1993
  • Label: Ruthless
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:11:23
  • Community rating: 3.21/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Eric Wright, B-Laid Back Edwards, Cold 187um, Mike "Crazy Neck" Sims, Mike Smooth

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Black Mafia Life' is a crucial, foundational release in the development of West Coast G-Funk. Cold 187um's heavily synthesized, bass-driven production provided the sonic blueprint for the era, while the group's street-level lyricism painted unflinching, nocturnal portraits of urban crime and hedonism.

Genres

Descriptors: Gangsta, crime, violence, drugs, hedonism, rhythmic, bassy, rap, gangsta, street, funky, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Black Triangle (1:51)
  2. Never Missin' A Beat (6:59)
  3. Why Must I Feel Like Dat (4:07)
  4. Commin' Up (5:21)
  5. Pimpology 101 (4:04)
  6. Call It What U Want (4:33)
  7. Harda U R Tha Doppa U Faal (4:49)
  8. Game Wreck-Oniz-Iz Game (5:12)
  9. Pimp Clinic (6:20)
  10. V.S.O.P. (4:48)
  11. Process Of Elimination (Untouchakickamurdaqtion) (5:56)
  12. G's And Macaronies (4:04)
  13. G-Rupies Best Friend (5:30)
  14. Mee vs My Ego (5:20)
  15. Outro (2:23)

Credits

  • Kokane - arranged by, featuring
  • Tha Pimp Clinic - arranged by, backing vocals [blackground]
  • DJ K-oss - arranged by, scratches
  • Go Mack - arranged by, scratches
  • KMG - arranged by, scratches
  • RedCloud - graphics [lettering on disc]
  • Mike "Crazy Neck" Sims - guitar
  • Mike Smooth - guitar

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