First and foremost, I want to thank Foesum for taking the time to chop it up with me. We recorded this session on July 31st and now, as a treat we are dropping this finished product on Mexican Independence Day ('cause why not?) Peep game as they discuss their history, their intersectionality with Chicano Rap and Death Row and their influences.
New segment of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast is "5 Minutes of G-Funk" where we review albums in 5 minutes (or so) for the sake of getting more content out. Depending on how popular these get we will dwell deeper in the album do a full length & detailed review. For now, enjoy this Ruthless Records gem. Listen as we shoot you with some facts, some little known facts and our short opinion!
With Cinco De Mayo on the horizon, we said "screw it, why not" and did a short segment of Words From the Wyze to commemorate both Cinco-de-Drink'o and Inglewood's very own Mack 10's relationship to Murry Brumfield's label: Familia Records. Sit back and peep this 6 minute segment on a little known fact of West Coast Hip Hop History. Drink up!
With 420 upon us, Wyze put together a list for all the smokers in the house to groove to. Enjoy this Top 20 of some of the most overlooked West Coast & G-Funk tracks out there.
Last year we did a tribute video when San Diego's own Knightowl passed away so suddenly. In that video, Sixx mentioned an interesting fact, Owl has multiple "Best of / Greatest Hits" compilations. Well, my boy Sixx returns to join me for a 1st Anniversary tribute to the legendary Knightowl where we discuss what songs we would add if WE could make our own "Best Of" or "Greatest Hits" compilation. Join us as we share our favorite tracks. Let us know what yours are and which you'd choose for your own compilation.
We are taking it straight into the 805 with this long awaited and often requested review of this classic from the Mexican Avengers. Take a trip with us and dust this album off your shelf as Wyze from The G-Funk Junkies breaks down the album's samples, critiques and reviews all the while adding some social commentary on the rumors, lyrics and beats. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Youtube and Instagram as well!
To commemorate the coming of Dia De Los Muertos, your boy Wyze put together something special for the fallen rappers who are no longer here with us. Because the mainstream will not even acknowledge our contributions, you know the G-Funk Junkies are here to pay homage. Hopefully you appreciate this short episode. And who knows, maybe you find some new material you weren't aware of. Que en paz descanzen todos, peace!
We've all heard the question. But as of yet, we haven't heard a good answer. Well, for this subset of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast, Imma kick it off with a segment I will call "Words from the Wyze". Peep the short episode. Let us know what you think!
Ever wanted to know what happened to Westside Grim (aka West Grim)? Find out on this exclusive interview. From his beginnings, collaborations with Spanish Fly, the Lawless clique, his time on Familia Records and involvement with Murry Brumfield's Westpresentin' compilation. Tune in and give it a listen!
It's the return of the G-Funk Junkies, and to commemorate this Friday the 13th before the stroke of midnight, we are dropping this incredible interview with the Harbor Area's very own: Frank Contreras aka DJ Tricks from the legendary group Spanish Fly. Join us as DJ Tricks takes us through his involvement with music at an early age, to the recording of their first hit singles, their eventual debut album and much more. It's not every day that we get to hear some Hip Hop history, especially from the underground. Please sit back, grab a six pack and chill to this episode!
Join us as we remember the career and accomplishments of the man, the myth and the legend: Knightowl. With over 30 years in the industry, We couldn’t fit them all in but listen as we piece together the time line from interviews and our own commentary and more. Rest In Peace Ramon “Knightowl” Corona.
With the stereotypes and constant oversimplification of what has been dubbed Chicano Rap, The G-Funk Junkies want to spin this notion under a different light. We put together a short playlist of some underground & mainstream West Coast Rap songs all throughout the 90's that are either from or feature members of the Long Beach group Foesum. We start off with an original version of what eventually became a Death Row Classic and work our way down to the end of a 1990s: Foesum - "Ain't No Fun [ft. Kid Frost]" from 1990 "Your Better Think" (3 Deep Version) / "You Better Think" (Foesum feature) (1994) Slow Pain - "Trigger Finger [ft. T-Dubb & A.L.T.]" (1995) Foesum - "Who Got Your Back [ft. A.L.T., O'Genius, Wayniac]" (1995) Deuce Mob - "Life of A Gangsta [ft. M&Msta & T-Dubb" [1996] Litefoot - "Getting My Hustle On [ft. A.L.T., T-Dubb, M&Msta, & Rich Garcia]" [1996] G-Fellas - "West Coast Rocks [ft. Frost & M&Msta]" [1999]
West up to everybody listening. Today The Junkies are accompanied by a fellow music collector from CalifaRap.net to dissect an album from his neck of the woods. Join us as we explore a Harbor Area favorite, follow along as we drop some facts, talk some shit and dwell deep into the music!
Welcome back, Junkies from across the land. Today's episode is a short one, to make up for a lost file we had recorded. To make up for the loss, Wyze slapped this together to bring you some thoughts, opinions and insight on a long forgotten treasure. Dwell with the G-Funk Junkies as we take on this EP from 1995 that was released by Thump Records. Tune in to hear about the genius production from one of Chicano Rap's dopest producers and a rapper who had a promising start.
Tune in to part 2 of the review, we give our concluding commentary on the industry and the overall documentary.
Junkies from across the land, tune in to listen to a pair of Chicanos breaking it down with opinions, thoughts and criticisms about the industry's portrayal of Chicanos rhyming on wax. This "Latin Rap" documentary first dropped in 2003, features "latino" artists from coast to coast explaining their experiences and attitudes about the industry. Tune in as Wyze and Sixx give you raw & uncensored opinions from a West Coast perspective.
Join us as we discuss another short project from one of the most recognized faces in the underground: Royal T. Check out the samples, history and background on Low Profile's first release and one of our favorite VMF produced works!
Today Wyze riding solo and treating you all to one of his favorite albums of all time: "Fully Strapped" (1995) by LSD! Join Wyze as he details the origins, samples and history behind this group as well as their only album. Listen as he breaks down the essence of the album with details you may have not caught!
Today we tackle an underground gem by South Bay San Diego's very own: O.F.I. First dropped on his independant label, Bad Habbit Muzik back in 1998, spawning our favorite classic "California Mack". Join us as we tackle the project from the samples, the history and our overall take on the music and the impact it made in the culture and our own upbringing.
Welcome back everyone. Today we will finish off this classic (“Til I Die”) by Mr. Shadow. You’ll get to hear our thoughts on the remainder of this classic (tracks 6-16), providing you all we know on the backstory, history, samples and our first memories of these tracks. The G Funk Junkies Podcast is dedicated to breaking down, analyzing and giving you an in depth review of yours and our favorite Chicano Rap classics from a fan’s perspective. Sit back and chill, ‘til the next episode!