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The Gangster Chronicles

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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. We explore the socio-cultural aspects that Gangsta Rap boldly addressed, providing a comprehensive understanding of the profound cultural significance this genre holds.

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the scene, Gangster Chronicles offers an authentic, gritty, and enlightening perspective into the world of Gangsta Rap. Get ready to delve into the chronicles of a genre that has not only defined a generation but continues to reverberate through the annals of music history. This is Gangster Chronicles—where the beats are raw, the stories are real, and the impact is everlasting.

 

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Episodes

MC Eiht Talk's Clipse New album & Why We love Ghetto A** Content

We sit down and chop it up about the Clipse new album and the hoods fascination with Ghetto A** TV shows and a bunch of other random sh*t . Eiht's dogs be doing the most don't they? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 20251 hrSeason 19Ep. 311

Woman Claims man got her pregnant when he was 12, Wants Child Support?

Steele & Eiht chop it up with homie TJ Tillman about how he was sued for child support by a woman that claims that he got her pregnant when he was 12 years old causing his life to spiral into chaos. We also talk about how section 8 and child support are tools to tear up the black family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 04, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 19Ep. 310

Kxng Crooked & Geechi Gotti Go In On........

Kxng Crooked & Geechi Gotti call in and talk a gang of sh*t!!!! Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 19Ep. 309

Gangster Chronicles: From Likwit to Legacy: Xzibit Talks King T, Kingmaker & West Coast Cannabis

The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles! In this exclusive episode of The Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele sit down with West Coast heavyweight Xzibit for a raw and insightful conversation that traces his journey through hip hop history. X breaks down how he first got put on by King T and Tha Alkaholiks, how the legendary Wake Up Show sharpened his pen game, and what it meant to land a deal with Loud Records at a pivotal time in rap. He details the major turning point in his care...

Jun 21, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 19Ep. 308

Blueprints of G-Funk: Hutch (Cold 187um) of Above the Law Breaks It All Down

From the smoky studios of Ruthless Records to the birth of G-Funk, Hutch has lived the chapters most rap historians only quote. In this episode, he sits down with MC Eiht and Steele to pull back the curtain on: Origin Stories: How Pomona, CA & South Central Los Angeles kids armed with Parliament records and street tales helped redefine West Coast sound. Ruthless Inside Scoop: First-hand memories of Eazy-E, Jerry Heller, and watching Dr. Dre’s creative evolution. The G-Funk Formula: Crafting ...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 19Ep. 307

The Godfather of West Coast Gangster Rap

In this powerful episode of Gangster Chronicles , hip-hop pioneer Toddy Tee takes us back to the birth of West Coast gangster rap. Hear firsthand how Toddy Tee helped shape the sound and culture of Compton’s early hip-hop scene, influencing legends like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and N.W.A. Toddy Tee shares candid stories about the struggles, breakthroughs, and creative process behind his classic tracks, revealing the true origins of gangster rap in the 1980s. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just disco...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 19Ep. 306

KK of 2nd 2 None Talk's Compton History, DJ Quik and more

Tonight, Steele and Eiht had a convo with the homie KK from 2nd 2 None. We discuss the groups come up in Compton , The early bidding war between Profile records and Def Jam, Compton hip hop history and working for 3 decades with Compton legend DJ Quik. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 19Ep. 305

“La Familia Ties: The Black Educator Who Built Chicano Rap”

This week on The Gangster Chronicles, Steele and special guest co/host Tony A sit down with Murry Brumfield — the visionary behind La Familia Records, the first Chicano rap label founded by a Black man. A former teacher turned music mogul, Murry shares how he saw major potential in a genre others overlooked. He opens up about working with legends like the late Mr. Knightowl, Lil Blacky, Mr. Shadow, and discovering none other than Lil Rob. We dive into the culture clashes, the discrimination he f...

May 23, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 19Ep. 304

Julio G: LA Radio Icon on Eazy-E, Cypress Hill & the Birth of West Coast Hip Hop

In this exclusive episode, we sit down with LA radio legend Julio G , the man who helped shape the West Coast sound. From rolling with the late Eazy-E to being the bridge that introduced Cypress Hill to each other, Julio shares raw, unfiltered stories straight from the streets. This is more than music history—it’s a firsthand account from a voice that lived it. Hear about: Behind-the-scenes moments with Eazy-E How Cypress Hill came together The golden era of LA radio and the streets that made it...

May 15, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 18Ep. 303

Is Rodney Hinton Jr. Insane From Grief?

In this episode Eiht and Steele discuss the case of Rodney Hinton Jr. Who ran over an Ohio Sheriff over with his car because of his son being gunned down during him allegedly fleeing from the police. We also discuss the case of a white woman being rewarded for hurling racial slurs toward an autistic black youth, has Kanye West lost his mind? and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 18Ep. 302

Big Mike on Death Row, Rap-A-Lot & Being A Geto Boy

On this episode we have a convo with former Rap-A-Lot recording artist Big Mike. We talk about his time with Death Row records, his experience with Suge Knight, Recording with the late Lord 3-2 and joining the Geto Boy's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 02, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 18Ep. 301

Are They Stupid?

Is Shannon Sharp out here strong arming pu**y? Will Big U get a fair trial? ARE THESE MF's STUPID? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 18Ep. 300

RBX Addresses Suge Knight, Gossip and The R.I.C.O Act

Steele & MC Eiht sit down with the homie RBX who addresses his former CEO Suge Knight's recent comments, Why the content creators who push BS do so because they don't have talent, him and Snoop Dogg's family ties and why the boy's are passing out RICO charges like free cheese in 1986.. Tap N See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 17Ep. 299

The Man Who Caught Fat Joe Stealing

We sit down with royalty recovery specialist Gongu Roach. Gongu has recovered millions of dollars in stolen publishing & royalties for several recording artist, most notably the late Big Pun's estate for his wife and children who were homeless when Fat Joe refused to pay. Press play to hear this crazy sh** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 17Ep. 298

A Honest Conversation About Clown's Online w/ Curtiss King

In this episode the homie Curtiss King tap's in, and the Lynch Mobb's Dazzie Dee co-pilot's this episode as MC Eiht tour's Europe. Did you know that most of these idiot's who snitch on themselves were Rappers? Well we didn't either. We discuss that and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 17Ep. 296

Derrick Grace Talks Staying Strapped

On this EP we sit down with the homie best selling Author, Entrepreneur Derrick Grace to talk about staying strapped in a mad world and why you need to go cop his family bible to survive all the BS going on. www.derrickgracetwo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 17Ep. 295

Kool Rock Ski "Buff Wanted to Line it up w/ Doug E. Fresh"

We had the opportunity to sit down with Kool Rock Ski of the legendary Fat Boys. We spoke on the Fat Boys being hip hop's first mega superstars, headlining the legendary Fresh Fest and making 80k a show in the eighties, Group member Prince Markie D being at odds with management and his other group member, Buffy being a sexual deviant and a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 17Ep. 294

Gangster Chronicles: Jim Jones Winning Because Everybody Loves A Gangster

The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles! Tonight MC Eiht and Steele ask if there is an age limit to people to claim the neighborhood. The homie Glasses Malone stops in and ask why there is a bias against black gangsters while the members of the Italian Mafia are celebrated. The homie and oldest living Piru Ayatollah Marv stops in as well to drop some jewels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 01, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 17Ep. 293

Q-Bone Talk's Banging w/Barry White & LA Peace Treaty

We had the opportunity to sit down with LA triple OG Q-Bone. We discuss How LA Gang Culture went from the Business Men, (a crew that legendary singer Barry White belonged too) , The Dope game, The LA Riots and it's influence on the LA Gang's Peace Treaty and much much more!!!!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 20251 hrSeason 16Ep. 292

D-Shot and The Adventures of Captain Save-A-H*e

We sit down with Bay Area Mob Music Legend D-Shot to discuss how suffering from poverty as a youth fueled him and his brother E-40's hustle, how a duffle bag of bread may have allegedly started it all, How reading "Think & Grow Rich" changed his mindset, His lucrative film side hustle and D-Shot reveals what inspired inspired the record that not only catapulted The Click to stardom, but spawned the phrase "Captain Save A H*e".and much more! Follow our Instagram @thegangsterchroniclespodcast ...

Feb 13, 20251 hrSeason 16Ep. 291

Don't Gimme No Bammer Podcast w/,Black C

Steele and EIht sit down with legendary San Francisco rapper Black C of the RBL posse. We discuss how he almost quit rapping when his group members died, Master P's early days, Atlantic sabotaging his project, Rappin 4 Tay's influence, The San Fran turf wars of the 90's, the success of his nephew Larry June and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 06, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 16Ep. 290

Bo Rock Talk's Snoop Laughing @ Pac Getting Hit/ The Clown Era

Tonight we sit down with the homies Bo Rock from the Dove Shack and Westcoast Kam. Bo Rock gives us some tidbits on Snoop celebrating the night Pac & Suge got hit in Vegas, Kam and Bo Rock briefly debate religion before Steele interjects. It's just 3 homies kicking it tonight. We talk about living in the clown era, the mighty FOI and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 16Ep. 289

Tezlyn Figaro: President Trump Is Too Gangster For The Democrats

Tonight we chop it up with the homegirl and Chief Political Correspondent for Revolt News Tezlyn Figaro to discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive orders and how they will potentially impact Black America, She also shares with us why the Democrats are losing the battle. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT TEZLYN'S PODCAST "STRAIGHT SHOT, NO CHASER" https://tinyurl.com/4b3pf7y8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 23, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 16Ep. 288

Don't Let Your Kids Grow Up 2 Be Suckaz

MC Eiht & Steele talk about why tricking on trim is not the move, How Pricilla Rainey's lawsuit against rapper The Game is faulty and why Drake will go down in history as the ultimate sucka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 16Ep. 287

Compton Menace: Aliens Gave Us Our Technology

We catch up with the homie Compton Menace to discuss his new single "Hopeless" Him turning his character from the NWA movie "OG 2 Tone" into a series, then we go into a conversation about life in space.... We definitly tripping on this one... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202559 minSeason 15Ep. 286

Donnie HoustonTalks Houston's Lean & Screw Culture

We sat down with the homie Donnie Houston of the Donnie Houston podcast and spoke on H-Towns Lean and Screw culture, The OG's and what new cats are on the come up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 03, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 15Ep. 285

Best of Gangster Chronicles Part 3

Enjoy part 3 of the gangster chronicels as this year comes to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 202420 min

Replay* Bone Thugs N Harmony

We sat down with Bone Thug N Harmony's Lazy Bone, We discuss everything from him and the Bone members historical 1 way trip to California to meet the legendary Eazy E, Getting screwed on their first deal, How Bizzy's actions have cost the group money, as well as working with the iconic Dr. Dre-Press Play See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 20241 hr 54 min

Replay* 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" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 30, 20241 hr 14 min
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