Keak da Sneak launched his career as one-third of 3X Krazy a semi-successful mid- to late-90s hardcore rap trio from Oakland and soon after embarked on a solo career in 1999 He signed to Moe Doe Records which released his first two albums High Tech 1…

After producing hits for the likes of 2Pac Jay-Z and E-40 the California-based Rick Rock recruited rappers Doonie Baby Goldie Gold and Mr Stress and formed his own crew Federation in 2002 Their debut simply titled The Album appeared in 2004 on the Vi…

Prior to gaining mainstream exposure during late 2004 and early 2005 with his single Still Tippin Houston-based MC Mike Jones had long become a stalwart of the Swishahouse label with a handful of releases under his belt His breakout album Who Is Mike…

Atlanta rap foursome Dem Franchize Boyz are purveyors of their own self-described style of "laid back crunk"--or "snap music" as it's often known--a woozier, less hyperactive version of the popular southern rap genre. Just how laid back the club get…

Along with fellow Cash Money Click labelmate Juvenile, Lil Wayne is one of the most important MCs in the unfairly overlooked early 21st-century New Orleans rap scene. As one might guess, blunt ghetto narratives about the hustler's life fill Wayne's …