Released: 1995
Produced By Ant Banks, B. Branch, Cell Block Productions, G.O. Twice
Record Label Cell Block Records
Genre: Rap Hip-Hop
Representin’ Oakland
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. All Rapped Up
03. How The Gangsters Do It
04. The Bomb (feat. Ant Banks)
05. Buster Free
06. Ruff Like Pavement
07. P.H. Balance
08. You Ain’t Heard Shit Yet
09. Dirty Work (feat. Too Short, Seagram & Mr. Ill)
10. Maniac Mind ft Mr Ill
11. Smoke Season
12. I’m A Bad N-Fluenz
13. Torcher Chamber (feat. Street Thugs)
14. Pulls Out My Flamer
15. Summertime
16. Private Cries
“Bad N-Fluenz” is a classic album of West Coast gangsta rap, and is widely regarded as a landmark release in the genre. The album showcases the gritty, street-oriented lyrics and production that are hallmarks of the West Coast sound, and features guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the game at the time.
Rappin’ Ron & Ant Diddley Dog’s chemistry is undeniable, and they bounce off each other’s rhymes with ease and fluidity. The beats on the album are hard-hitting and raw, with plenty of bass and sample chops that capture the essence of the early ’90s West Coast sound.
The album’s standout tracks include “A Lesson To Be Learned,” which features a memorable hook and a classic verse from Too Short, as well as “Bad N-Fluenz,” which showcases the duo’s lyrical prowess over a menacing beat. “Hittin’ Like A Bullet” is another standout track, with a catchy chorus and some of the album’s most memorable lines.
Overall, “Bad N-Fluenz” is a must-have for fans of West Coast gangsta rap, and remains a testament to the early ’90s era of the genre. It’s a classic album that has stood the test of time, and continues to influence and inspire artists in the genre today.
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