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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 Gangst ...
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Legendary founding member and bass player of Happy Mondays, Paul Ryder, who sadly passed away in July 2022, recorded a tell-all podcast series with his ex-wife, journalist Angela Smith, in the months leading up to his death. The resulting series, The Paul Ryder Tapes - Sex, Drugs, the Mondays and Me is his legacy. Hear the whole truth about the band and his life with no stone unturned - addiction, family feuds, mental breakdowns, infidelity and his son's cancer diagnosis are all discussed in ...
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ROC Solid with Memphis Bleek is the ultimate hip-hop podcast, bringing you raw conversations, untold Roc-A-Fella stories, and exclusive industry insights. Hosted by Memphis Bleek, this show dives deep into the culture, featuring rap legends, producers, and rising stars. From the golden era to the future of hip-hop, Bleek keeps it real, unfiltered, …
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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 Sh…
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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 s…
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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,…
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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.…
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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 l…
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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 th…
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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 mu…
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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.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
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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.…
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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 in…
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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.…
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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.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
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On this surprise bonus episode, we have the legendary Happy Mondays drummer Gaz Whelan along with the show's favorite, Latch, who have joined together to create an amazing new album under the name Yogi-G and the Family Tree. As well as the album they have a big UK tour coming up - so a great excuse to get them back on the show to talk about it! Som…
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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 lo…
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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 t…
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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.…
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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 on…
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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/listene…
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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 …
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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" h…
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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.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
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A special bonus episode featuring the legendary Flowered Up drummer John Tuvey, answering questions live from a selection of audience members. Detailing shocking and disturbing times from his life, including his struggles with heroin addiction. An honest and frank account of a life of huge highs and crashing lows, John doesn't hold back in this exp…
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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 info…
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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 …
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We sit down and holla at rapper Glasses Malone & his producer Ervin "EP" Pope on the eve of his 12th album "Cancel Deez N*tz" to learn why he doesn't give af about cancel culture. STREAM Glasses Malone's "Cancel Deez N*tz" S https://rb.gy/g164u A https://rb.gy/wo417 Purchase physical units and more @ www.thecripstore.com See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Former Rap-A-Lot records artist "Ganksta Nip" sit's down to talk about the making of his classic album "The South Park Psycho". We talk about him being discovered by legendary rapper Scarface and rhyming for Rap-A-Lot C.E.O J. Prince in the club's restroom and being signed the next day and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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Tonight Steele & Eiht have our crazy homegirls AJ @ajholiday2.0 and Tam @officialtambam riding in the passenger seat with us from the @wetalkbackpodcast podcast. Off top, we discuss Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg's latest collab "Missionary" , We then talk about why Blacks crave another Black's destruction, then ask if it is better to forgive a cheating spou…
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This week we sit down with Grammy nominated producer of the year “Hit Boy”and his Father “Big Hit”. After being incarcerated the majority of Hit Boy’s life Big Hit and his son got busy upon his release and recorded 2 critically acclaimed albums “The Truth In My Eyes” and a collab album with legendary rapper “The Game”, “Paisley Dreams”. During the …
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In this explosive episode we talk to Love & Hip Hop Miami star Khaotic and Movie Producer Steve Love. Khaotic talk's being shot 17 times and explains to us how Lil Scrappy moves like a Hater, these thot's and Dirty D*ck Men who are burning who ever they run across and their new movie "Negligence".Watch Negligence Now https://tubitv.com/movies/10002…
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We sit down with Actor and Producer Tristan Fazekas and producer Steve Love and discuss everything from professionalism when smashing on screen, how black indie flicks saved Tubi TV and why we need our own distribution. We also talk about Drakes lawsuit and why it might not be about Kendrick. Be sure to go watch the homies new movie, "Negligence" o…
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The Black Effect Presents...The Gangster Chronicles! On this episode MC Eiht and Steele sit down with Indie Rap Game King LaRussel. We talk about his strategy over at his label, Good Company, the importance of having a good team and shaking lazy dead weight and why his model is the future. La Russel then gives some major advice to Rappers world wid…
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Mexican Cartel rapper Blue Fronteraz talks about starting with South Park Mexican to her affiliation with the Mexican cartel and how she has survived kidnappings and jail time by following a strict political system that’s unlike any other organized crime in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this EP we chop it up with the homie Glasses Malone about why music from the 90's is superior to most of todays music. MC Eiht reveals how he was pushed into learning instrumentation while Steele whines about not moving on ideas he had and other people popping from those same ideas, Glasses then explains why he hasn't actually rapped on beats DR…
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In this episode we examine Lil Durk's latest misstep then Steele & Eiht ask why the hood is so damn important to people to the point they will risk freedom and everything else.. Hood Albums of The Week G. Herbo- Big Swerve 2.0 Dom Kennedy- Class of 95 Curren$y, DJ Fresh-The Encore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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We sat down with former A&R Dante Ross who was responsible for signing some of the biggest act's in Rap music such as Brand Nubian, Ol Dirty Bastard, De La Soul, Busta Rhymes and others. Dante takes us on an historical journey that spans from the Golden Era of Hip Hop to the present mumble rap era, this man has seen and heard some really dope sh*t.…
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In this episode Steele recalls hitting a laced stick, Glasses, MC Eiht and Steele debate rapper Hitman's Skills, & Steele ask if Puffy stole Juicy from a rapper from Gulfport Mississippi while being confronted by MC Eiht and Glasses..... it's one of those episodes! Hood Movies of The Week Pillow Talk https://tubitv.com/series/300013409/pillow-talk …
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In this bonus EP w/ Uncle Beatz we sit down with film maker Jason DBKS Hampton and discussed him being recruited to turn late Chicago Rapper King Von's hit record "Crazy Story" into a movie. He speaks on being flew to Chicago and hanging out on O-Block while King Von and his crew discussed murders they committed and hit's that they had planned. We …
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