SL Entertainment aka Southland Records is known to be one of the innovators in this Chicano Rap game. They were one of the first Chicano Rap labels, if not the first label to release an all oldies album ("Chicano Rap Oldies"). They were one of the first Chicano Rap labels, if not the first label to release a DVD ("Southland Most Wanted"). They were one of the first Chicano Rap labels, if not the first label to release a DVD/CD package consisting of music videos for every song of the soundrack ("The Games Begun"). People who know Mister D are aware that we wanted to shoot a movie since the mid 2000s. Now he has finally been able to make this project come true with the release of "A Southland Tale". Besides the Southland Gangsters the movie includes appearaneces by a gang of other people out of the Chicano Rap industry such as Kid Frost, Cuete Yeska, Richard the owner of Norwalk Records as well as East Side Records, Conejo and many more. In addition to the movie SL Entertainment also released a soundtrack which consists of more than 30 songs. For now the DVD as well as the CD can be bought from SL Entertainment over at their official eBay page by clicking here. Get your copies while they last, I'm sure this is going to be a collectors item soon.

Mid February Long Beach artist Weeto released his latest album "Cloud Of Smoke". The LP features artists such as Ronnie King, Mista Fonk, K Rider, Sinima, Ese Daz, Ze' Stone, DI' Artizt and Binky Womack. To buy the record move over to Amazon or Google Play. Thanks to Weeto himself I was able to listen to the album before the actual release and need to say that this is his best album yet. And just to let you know I've been following his career since his debut "Treez" which was released by Jonny U's Thick Skin Entertainment back in 2004.

01. Friend (feat. Ronnie King)
02. Love Crazy Thing (feat. Mista Fonk)
03. Baby Come Back [REMIX] (feat. K Rider)
04. Show You Babe (feat. Sinima)
05. Pasa La Lumbre (feat. Ese Daz, Sinima)
06. Cloud Of Smoke (feat. Ze' Stone)
07. White Wall Things
08. The Wandering One (feat. Ze' Stone)
09. Old Classy (feat. DI' Artizt)
10. Love Crazy Thing [REMIX] (feat. Binky Womack)

Solo Sinatra from the infamous C.O.A Click is back with "Doppelgängers 2" 3 years after releasing the original. The album which is coming with 12 all new songs features artists such as Ojay The Great, his C.O.A Click partner Siete, Gangster Twist, Sleepy Malo, Midget Loco, Keyvous, Rio, Teck, and Trouble P. By no surprise you can get the MP3 version from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and from wherever digital music is sold. I was skipping through the songs the other day and need to say that the album features some bangers, so don't miss it.

01. Tormenta
02. Mad (feat. Ojay The Great, Siete)
03. This M.O.B.G (feat. Gangster Twist, Sleepy Malo)
04. Scoop You Up
05. Fully Focused (feat. Gangster Twist, Midget Loco, Sleepy Malo)
06. Hold My Hand (feat. Keyvous)
07. No Escape (feat. Gangster Twist, Rio)
08. No Worries (feat. Keyvous, Siete, Teck)
09. Tequila (feat. Siete)
10. Make It Bounce (feat. Gangster Twist, Trouble P)
11. Not Worried But Nothing
12. Its All I Know (feat. Trouble P)
12. On My Own

With "Brown Down & Dangerous" Maldito, member of the Chicano Rap group 8ß5 Clicka, released his 1st solo album. The LP which was released end of January features Duke, Wreckless and Dopes. The video for the song "Wicked Life" featuring Wreckless can be seen by clicking here or by clicking on the link below. If you like what you head and see you can buy the digital version from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. If you ask me it's another dope album coming from Clicked Up Entertainment, so check it out!

01. Brown Down & Dangerous
02. As Soon AS I Touch Down
03. Game Time (feat. Duke)
04. Don't Try To Step Up
05. Walk The Walk
06. Wicked Life (feat. Wreckless)
07. Gangsta Lean
08. Fuck The Law 2
09. Strap On The Side (feat. Duke)
10. Ghetto Life (feat. Dopes & Duke)
11. When I Die
12. Ride WIth A G
13. Bounce To This (feat. Dopes & Duke)

Already a couple of weeks ago did Conejo release an EP called "Planet Exile". The interesting part about the EP is that it features Conejo rapping over rock music. If you ask me it's a really dope release which brings you a banging sound and definitely seperates itself from the "regular" Chicano Rap albums. The only bad thing to say about it is that it's an EP and hence only consists of 5 songs. As usual you can get it from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. When it comes to Conejo doing rock music he was also featured on a song by C.F.T.C called "Body Bag". The video for the song can be seen by clicking here.

01. Communication
02. Put The Pipe Down
03. The One Above
04. Step Into The Octagon
05. Wars And Rumors Of Wars

Already a couple of weeks ago did DJ/ producer Tony A Da Wizard release his long awaited documentation "The Roadium... MixTape DocuMIXery". The documentation which is dedicated to Steve Yano (R.I.P), a former store owner at the Roadium swapmeet and also the owner of Skanless Records, the label that released the first 3 Proper Dos albums as well as the "Latin Lingo" compilation series. For sure you also get to know more about the infamous Roadium mixtapes which were created by Dr. Dre and Tony A. Featured people include Ernie G, Kid Frost, Hi-C, Warren G, Kelvin Anderson (V.I.P Records), Melow Man Ace, Mr. Cartoon, AMG and more. For know you can't buy the documentation but it's available to stream at the official website documixery.com. In other Tony A related news he also started an interview series called Roadium Radio over at his official YouTube page. Already interviewed Chicano Rap artists include Misfit Soto, Mister D, Bozo, Spanish Fly, Akwid, Mr. Knightowl and Ernie G.

Original Tattoo Ink member Veneno aka Venom released his brand new record "Art Of War: Manifesto Uno" at the end of November. The LP consists of 10 new songs which are all produced by infamous Casper The Beat Bandit who made his return to the Chicano Rap game after taking a little break. As usual these days you can by the album from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. If you ask me it's also about time that we finally hear a new Tattoo Ink album as well, now that Conejo is back in the US. Here is the "Art Of War: Manifesto Uno" tracklist:

01. Manifesto (Sad Track)
02. County Blues
03. Dont Give Up
04. Ride Or Die
05. Come Back
06. Take The Money And Run
07. Phenomenal
08. Crafty
09. Hiphop Classic
10. Last Batch

Almost 3 years after releasing "The Return Of The King Pin" is Mr. Knightowl back with his latest solo album "The Untouchable Owl Pacino". The LP which already hit digital stores includes features by Big J, Duende, Payaso915, Kokane and Biz. To buy the digital version you can move over to Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. Pressed copies are supposed to hit the streets December, 18th. If you want to pre-order your CD you can do so over at Knightowl's official website sawedoffkartel.com. All songs can also be previewed over at his official YouTube page. We strongly advise you to either get the digital or phyiscal version as he released another Chicano Rap classic with "The Untouchable Owl Pacino".

01. The Dead Don't Talk
02. Boys On The Block
03. Dope Man (feat. Big J)
04. Never Gonna Die (feat. Big J)
05. You Ain't Got Shit On Me (feat. Duende, Payaso915)
06. The Man With The Plan
07. Big City Of Dreams
08. Cosa De Puro Mafioso
09. Way OG [REMIX] (feat. Kokane)
10. I Keep It Gangsta (feat. Big J)
11. Die In Cali
12. She Swallowed It (feat. Big J)
13. I Dont Love You No More (feat. Big J)
14. Why Did You Call Me (feat. Big J)
15. I Want To Be With You
16. Life Ain't But A Dream (feat. Biz)
17. Perdoname
18. Turn Off The Lights
19. It's A Beautiful Morning

As we all know it has taken OG Dominator some time to finally release his long awaited funk album "Time Traveler" but it was definitely worth the wait. The video for "Throwback Sundays" was already released more than 8 years ago but for sure the LP also includes his latest hit singles "Scandal", "Fast & Crazy" as well as "Love Rejection". Besides Dominator you are going to hear the voices of Kayla Marie, Loelita, Mimo, Sara Shine, Carolyn Rodriguez, Pebbles and Bella Wether. I know we are not supposed to judge a book by it's cover but the artwork already sets the tone and keeps up with all the funky and groovy songs on the album. For now you can get the digital version from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or from wherever digital music is sold. Pressed copies are supposed to hit the streets the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye open for that. I'm sure the CDs will become collector items as soon as they are out. With "Time Traveler" Dominator displays once again that he's Chicano Rap's most complete artist.

01. If You Want Me Back (feat. Kayla Marie)
02. Scandal (feat. Loelita)
03. Keep Me Up
04. I Thought You Knw
05. Throwback Sundays (feat. Kayla Marie)
06. So Juicy
07. Fast & Crazy (feat. Loelita)
08. I Wish (feat. Mimo, Sara Shine)
09. I Wanna Taste (feat. Caroyln Rodriguez)
10. Love Rejection
11. Baby Love (feat. Sara Shine)
12. Come (feat. Pebbles)
13. By Girl (feat. Bella Wether)

Already back in September did Baldacci release his latest EP called "Eye For An Eye Vol. 1". Besides the Face Of L.A you are also going to hear artists such as Bobby Castro, Misfit Soto, Peterbilt and Darryl Benedict. The EP which consists of 6 songs can be bought from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and all other digital music retailers. During the summer he also released a stunning song and video called "Be Around", a sample of one of my favorite oldies "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't To Be Right". If you haven't seen heard or seen it yet just click here.

01. Chow Time
02. Everything Is Illegal
03. It Is What It Is (feat. Bobby Castro)
04. Next Level (feat. Misfit Soto)
05. Everything To Lose (feat. Peterbilt, Darryl Benedict)
06. The Baldacci Show

A couple of days ago Hi Power Entertainment released VS Bandit's debut album "Youngsters From The Streets". Chicano Rap fans might have heard VS Bandit on the latest Hi Power Soldiers compilation as well as some other Hi Power Entertainment albums which have been released lately. According to the "Youngsters From The Streets" tracklist the LP comes with only 1 feature by J One. VS Bandit already released 3 videos to promote the album which can all be seen by clicking on the respective link below. If you like what you hear you can get your digital copy from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes.

01. Intro (RIP Baby Scooby)
02. First Day Out
03. For The Homies
04. Around My Way
05. Westside Ache
06. Better Days (feat. J One)
07. Scheme Interlude (South Central)
08. Vs Life
09. I Wanna Be Your Man
10. Hustlers & Ryders
11. Im Winning
12. Wrong Feelings
13. Jail Outro

Mr. Criminal released a brand new compilation with artists from his La Familia De Criminales camp called "Bulletproof Music". This includes appearances by Mr. Criminal himself, Annimeanz, Young Note, Diablo, Ese Villen, Crazy Boy, Compton Menace, Piez, Mr. Grandee, Sickminded Criminals, Sinner, G Rask and Bugzy. Since there are no digital copies available you can only get this from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or from all other digital stores. In other Mr. Criminal related news he's getting ready to release his movie "The Final Ride" in 2020, so be on the lookout for that!

01. Annimeanz - Intro (feat. Young Note, Diablo, Ese Villen, Mr. Criminal)
02. Mr. Criminal - Dreamin' Of You
03. Annimeanz - Takin' Risks
04. Crazy Boy - When We Smoke Out
05. Compton Menace - Menace To Society (feat. Mr. Criminal)
06. Piez - No Turnin' Down
07. Mr. Grandee - Digno
08. Sickminded Criminals - We Active
09. Sinner - Free My Dawgs
10. G Rask - Fresh Out
11. Annimeanz - Soulful Bards
12. Bugzy - Guess Who's Back (feat. Mr. Criminal)
13. Mr. Criminal - All About My Hustle

After releasing 2 albums with M.O.B.G Entertainment is 818 based rapper AceOneEight back with his 3rd solo album called "Not For Sale". After parting ways with his former label he released this one independently. Featured artists include Valley Boy, Reseat, Danny Zico, Locust and Itai. As usual these days you can get your digital copy from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or from wherever digital music is sold. So far I haven't found the time to listen to the album but I really liked the sound of his first two records and hope that the new one will follow in their footsteps.

01. Sippin' On Somethin' (feat. Valley Boy)
02. Out To Play (feat. Reseat)
03. April 27
04. Prove (feat. Danny Zico)
05. Best Believe
06. Famous
07. Major (feat. Locust)
08. I.G.A.F (feat. Danny Zico)
09. Like Me
10. Till My Heart Stop (feat. Itai)

Already a couple of weeks ago did former Hi Power Entertainment recording artist Lil G release a new compilation called "Lil G Presents... Street Hustlers". Besides Lil G himself other artists include Sonek, Spree, Toons, Brown King, Big Karas, Vagabundo, Chuck Dez, Wolfie and Vince Master. If I'm not mistaking 3 videos are available to watch. All of them are linked below. If you like what you hear and see you can get your digital copy from the known dealers Amazon, Google Play and iTunes. If you prefer a physical copy you can get it from Lil G directly by sending him a message on Instagram.

01. Different Stilo Roll Call
02. Street Hustlers (feat. Sonek, Lil G)
03. Back To The Trap (feat. Spree, Toons)
04. We Cruising (feat. Brown King)
05. Take Your Bitch (feat. Sonek, Lil G)
06. Beat The Pussy (feat. Big Karas)
07. 100
08. Ya Llego (feat. Vagabundo)
09. Who I Am (feat. Chuck Dez)
10. Estillo (feat. Street Soldiers)
11. Fuck With A Hustler (feat. Spree, Lil G)
12. Guess Who's Back (feat. Lil G)
13. Califaros (feat. Toons, Lil G)
14. Concrete Jungle (feat. Wolfie)
15. Keep It G (feat. Lil G)
16. Bust It Out (feat. Vince Master)

More or the less out of nowhere Frank V from Proper Dos released a brand new single entitled "Vato Loco Flow" through SL Entertainment. If you want, you can listen to it for free over at the official Southland TV YouTube channel by clicking here. If you like what you hear you can support by buying the CrizBeetz produced song from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or wherever digital music is sold. If the release of the single means that we can expect a whole album from the Chicano Rap legend remains to be seen. Of course it's something the fans are waiting for, so make it happen!