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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We had the opportunity to sit down w/ former No-Limit artist Fiend to discuss his career, both past and present, the No Limit Era, and why better communication could have stopped production team Beat's By The Pound's departure. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we have a sister who wears many hats, not only is she a highly respectable comedian, but she is a chart topping author, record setting actress with her own TV show based on her life, and has a comic special on Netflix now, we welcome Ms. Pat. During the show Ms. Pat shares her story about selling crack, how she got her nickname Rabbit and how she ended up with her husband now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Rapper Guerilla Black explains the series of events that lead to him committing 20 million dollars in credit card fraud and how it ultimately cost him a decade in the federal pen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are we now living in the times prophesized in not only the bible, but many other religions? On the premiere episode of "Revelationz" we talk about why we may be close based on the present state of the world, rumors of war, poverty, plagues, the imminent financial collapse upon us. We explain the "mark of the beast" and why the "Anti-Christ", who scripture say's will die and come back to life may be ushered in with artificial intelligence- Wake up and stay woke! Learn more about your ad-choices a...
Compton Menace talks about his history with The Game's "Black Wall Street, his relationship with Lil Wayne and eventually signing with Cash Money records during Birdman and Wayne's beef. We talk in detail about his maturity and him making peace with former enemy's, how he got the role as "OG 2 Tone" in "Straight Outta Compton", and what his plans are for the future- Stay woke family! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
This week, James addresses the accusations of him being a confidential informant with Rell from Detroit's Real Whirl Podcast, who took the liberty of researching the paperwork involving this case. Through his own investigation, Rell discovered the authentic case paperwork and identified the case number on the paperwork provided by the accusing party as "invalid". We will let you come to your own conclusions. Here are links to the actual paperwork, which can be verified on www.pacer.uscourts.gov ...
We decided to drop an EP over the holidays to talk about some of the madness that's going on in these LA streets. Eiht is with his fam for the holidays so he will be back next week. We talk about the mayhem that went down in the Hollywood Burlington coat factory that resulted in the death of a young teenage girl. Reggie Wright Jr. checked in with us to give his unique perspective. Tap in! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
We recently sat down with the homies Midwest AJ & SJ from The Connected Experience & rapper Glasses Malone to discuss and review his recently released album "Glasshouse " We actually play clips from the album as Glasses provides the story & context behind each song. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
We sit down with gentleman of Leisure Pimpin Young to find out how him and his family are bringing new rules to the worlds oldest profession. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special episode we get the chance to sit down with 3-6 Mafia member "Crunchy Black" at the bar of the Hollywood W hotel on the eve of his group's Versus battle with Bone Thugs N Harmony . We talk about his Memphis origins, how 3-6 started, his experience in the rap game, plus Crunchy reveals his thought's on the Yong Dolph murder and much more SUBSCRIBE www.thissomebull.com youtube.com/digitalsoapboxnetwork Instagram @thegangsterchroniclespodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
This week we got chronicle S. Central LA rapper G.Perico’s rise from a prison cell to one of the top artist on the West Coast. We also discuss his brief time with Roc Nation, his many businesses in LA on top of his record label, “Enterprise Click”and why rappers are getting knocked down in their own neighborhoods. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Tonight, we have 2 true Chicago gangsters on the concrete couch, OG Big Rick from the Speed Knot Mobsters, and ESC Deez from "Filthy Guap Cartel". We discuss the rules and codes of Chicago banging and why the violence in the windy city may never go away. We also talk to Big Rick about how the Speed Knot Mobsters were spawned from his Mob, "Four Corner Hustlers", how his prison bid cost him to miss Twista's biggest moment, and why his homie Kanye West is more rooted in the streets than you think!...
We discuss the life and death of Alpo, The punk a** law enforcement office who stomped a mentally disabled man in Indiana, old school a** whooping's and the homie Reggie Wright Jr. checks in (talking sh*t as usual) It's one of those episodes. Have a great day and stay sucka free! Checkout our new site www.thissomebull.com This is where you can see our full episodes, plus exclusive ish Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/thegangsterchroniclespodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
We take a trip back to the eighties to re-live the crack epidemic as Steele, Eiht and James re-visit where they were in life when they first became aware of the monster that smashed hoods coast 2 coast. SUPPORT THE SHOW Follow us on Instagram @thegangsterchroniclespodcast Visit https://thissomebull.com for the latest gossip, entertainment news, hottest podcast and other bs Subscribe to our YouTube channel DigitalSoapboxNetwork Dope boy era jam of the week NWA-DOPE MAN Learn more about your ad-ch...
We had Source mag founder Dave Mays in the spot and he spoke on everything from the iconic magazines origins, the EAST/WEST beef to old business partners and his new podcast venture "Breakbeat Media" Follow us on the gram @theGangsterChroniclespodcast Youtube Digitalsoapbox Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In this episode of Gangster Chronicles we sit down with OG Frog from the Nickerson Gardens housing projects in Watts, California and discuss the origins of the red rag, touches on King Babalouie, Raymond Washington and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week they sat with Sean Garrett better known as "The Pen" where he spoke about his new record label, finding talent, Summer Walkers new album and being able to work his way to the top while staying humble. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We sit down with former Gambino crime family underboss Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano. We talk about his thoughts on hearing John Gotti on wiretaps, the Italian Mafia's relationship with the Black community and much more. Make sure you visit Sammy's channel Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In this episode, we take a slight detour from the streets and sit down with author & Compton native April Ritchie to discuss her latest book "Teach them their worth". We talk about the importance of fathers in their daughters lives and how a lot of issues such as low self esteem and even promiscuous behavior come from a lack of fatherly influence. To order April's book hit this link Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
In this episode we sit down with notorious Houston, TX rapper “Lil Troy”. We discuss his upbringing in Houston’s South Park neighborhood, How he tricked Universal into signing him despite his pending prison sentence,his love for hustling and why he believes that syrup is more valuable than powder in Texas, how he discovered Scarface and how they squashed their decades long beef and much more, you gotta press play and listen! Make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook and all that or we socki...
In one of his only interviews, actor Samuel Monroe Jr. stops by. We talk about how his time in juvenile facilities lead to him acting, his wild and crazy times with the late Tupac Shakur, his role in the classic "Menace 2 Society", him over coming his addictions, his love for Nipsey Hussle and much more! Make sure you follow us on Instagram : @thegangsterchroniclespodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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! To watch full video episodes of this show, go check out Pod TV Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Mac also g...
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. Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thegangsterchroniclespodcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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, Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
