The Jacka - Glamorous Lifestyle (1 track)

Today I have one of the first tracks released from Bay Area rapper The Jacka (of Mob Figaz). I haven't purchased the album yet, but this song is any indication of how good the album will be then I'm sold. I've been a fan of his for years and have always the Mob Figaz work he's done. He has Andre Nickatina on the track as well. The beat sounds like it's using an old 80s R&B sample, but I'm not sure what sample is taken from. If you haven't listened to the Jacka before you need to check out this track. Enjoy!

Download the two tracks here!

Jae Synth - The Resume (2 tracks)

It's been forever since I updated this blog. Hopefully that will change. Today I have two tracks from producer Jay Synth's album called "The Resume". I actually never heard of him until a couple of days ago, but this album is pretty good with some great featured artists and some nice production Here are two of my favorite tracks from the album. One features non Bay Area artists the Outlawz, but they have a great track here talking about the bay and their respect for the area. You can't really go wrong with the Outlawz. The second track features two of my favorite Bay Area artists Nump and Young Dru. If you like what you hear get out there and pick up the album. It's also available through eMusic's download store.

Outlawz & $krillz N Streets - "Bay Luv"
Nump, Young Dru & Experimental - "3 15's"

Download the two tracks here!

AP.9 (of mob figaz) - Escape the Pain

One of AP.9's newest albums is called "The Grinch". I've been listening to it recently. By far my favorite song on there that I listen to about 10 times in a row every time I hear it is "Escape the Pain". Fantastic beat on this one. AP.9's guest who appears on the track in the first verse is actually quite good himself. If you are a fan of AP.9 or the Mob Figaz check this song out.

Also this album cover has to be one of the strangest and creepiest rap album covers ever.

Download the song here!

2pac - "Pain" & "Loyal to the Game"

Here are two tracks that I had back in 1995 on a maxi single with 4 songs from the film "Above the Rim". One is the classic "Pain" which I believe was only* available on this maxi single and cassette version of the soundtrack. The other track is "Loyal to the Game" ft. Treach and Riddler. Now these are the original tracks from 2pac, not any ridiculous remix with guest artists removed and beats changed.

*CORRECTION from Mike M. There is a Death Row compilation "15 Years On Death Row" that came out in 2006 that featured Pain. I was completely unaware of this. Thanks Mike!

It was really sad to see "Pain" show up on a Ja Rule album with Ja rapping on the track. Loyal to the Game was completely ruined when it was remixed to feature the G-Unit clowns... just awful. Enjoy the originals in all their glory!

Download the songs here!

Jay Tee & E-40

Today I have a post with two songs by Vallejo's own Jay Tee that he did with E-40. The first track is "She Gon Hate This" from Jay Tee's "So Cold" album. The 2nd track is "Boss To Preciseness" featuring Turf Talk as well from the Jay tee album "High Caliber".

Two of their best together. I wish they would do more collaborations these days, they really have a nice flow together. The beats and lyrics are top notch here. Enjoy!

Download the tracks here!

Ol Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Studio Ton Remix)

Well folks I was able to track down the Studio Ton remix to Shimmy Shimmy Ya featuring Mc Eiht and E-40. This track is for the West Coast fans for sure. ODB knew it was a good move to hook up with these guys to put a West Coast twist to his hit song. I'm glad he got Bay Area producer Studio Ton to do a new beat too, everyone flows really well over the beat (no that there was any question E-40 could flow over his beats).

Well enjoy the track, and as an added bonus I have the instrumental track with this too. Now you can drop your own freestyle over the beat. If you are wondering what this song would sound like ODB, E-40, Mc Eiht, west coast beat, east coast song would sound like. Check out the video in my previous post.

Download the songs here!

Ol' Dirty Bastard - Ft. Mc Eiht & E-40 - Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Remix) - Video

This is one of my all time favorite West Coast/East Coast collaborations. This is the Remix to Ol Dirty Bastard's hit "Shimmy Shimmy Ya". The song features MC Eiht and E-40. The beat is straight West Coast, I believe it was produced by Studio Ton.

If anyone has this in mp3 format I would love to have it, otherwise I'll have to make an audio rip of this video.