I still remember the hype about Omar Cruz which was going on in our forum, the CalifaRap Community, when he released his classic tape "The Cruzifixion". About 14 years afer the original release the tape, which was produced by artists such as Rome, Jullian Bunetta, Xtreme and Javie Lopez, finally hit digital music stores a couple of weeks ago. So if you didn't get a pressed copy or if you didn't download it back then you can now move over to Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or all other online dealers. In other Omar Cruz aka Blunts LLA related news you can also be on the lookout for his album "City Of Gods" hitting stores next week.

01. The Cruzifixion
02. The Take Over
03. My World
04. We Rydaz
05. My Sixteen
06. When You See The God
07. The LLA
08. Through The Eyes Of A Wolf
09. Cops Gang Bang
10. The Bells
11. The Movement
12. We Right Here
13. Let's Go
14. Digan Lo Que Digan

Like reported did Mr. Criminal release his long awaited "Final Ride" movie and soundtrack in May. Late April he released another album called "The Virus Quarantine Album". There are only 3 features by RG, Ese Lil G and followJOJOE. For sure you can get the digital version from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and all other digital music stores. If you prefer a physical copy you can get it from the official Crime Family Entertainment website by clicking here. When Mr. Criminal announced the album on Instagram he also said that this is the 1st album of a series of LPs which are supposed to be released this year, so be on the lookout for more new Mr. Criminal music.

01. Intro
02. Like Gold I'm On The Rise
03. Ain't Fuckin With Me
04. Interview Skit
05. Longevity
06. Tax Season
07. Versace Ashtrays
08. Conversation
09. Dope Like Perico
10. Be On The Streets For Real (feat. RG)
11. Nike Cortez Flow
12. Just Stop (feat. Ese Lil G)
13. Drownin
14. Look Into My Eyes (feat. followJOJOE)
15. Blue Pills

As announced we are back with the article about Lil Sicko's latest solo album "Stackin A Grip" which was released early March this year. When it comes to features you are going to hear Ese Kartune, Hectic Uno, Infinite, Kev Classik, Mak, Iceberg, Mister Uno, Uno 420, Stranger, Lonely and Sinek. Today I finally had the chance to listen to the complete record and need to say that it is a really solid Chicano Rap album. The song "For A While" been on repeat for a few plays. I think I don't have to tell you that you can get the digital version from the known places such as Amazon, Google Play and iTunes.

01. The Land (feat. Ese Kartune, Hectic Uno, Infinite)
02. Flippin' That Money (feat. Kev Classik)
03. I Know (feat. Ese Kartune, Mak)
04. For A While (feat. Iceberg)
05. Hate On (feat. Mister Uno)
06. Lane To Lane (feat. Uno 420)
07. Walk A Mile
08. Riverside (feat. Stranger)
09. Stay Getting It (feat. Lonely)
10. Tell Me Nothing (feat. Sinek)

Trouble P, one of the hardest working Chicano Rappers out of the San Fernando Valley lately, released his debut album "Never Fold" through M.O.B.G Entertainment earlier this month. Features include artists such as Pac-Man Du Gunman, Grinch-O, Sleepy Malo, Swifty Blue, Misfit Soto, Kiing Khash, Squeak Ru, Leatherface, Conejo, King Lil G, Hunnet, Cold 187um, Mack G and Big Al. So far two videos, one for "Stay Ready" featuring Pac-Man Da Gunman and one for "Way I Live" featuring Swifty Blue, hit YouTube. See the tracklist for the links. If you like the audio you can move over to Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or all other digital music outlets to buy the LP.

01. (Intro) Never Fold
02. Stay Ready (feat. Pac-Man Da Gunman)
03. My City (feat. Grinch-O)
04. Scared
05. We Aint Friends (feat. Sleepy Malo)
06. Way I Live (feat. Swifty Blue)
07. It's A Homicide (feat. Misfit Soto, Kiing Khash)
08. It's A Bad Joke
09. Lights Out
10. The G Way (feat. Squeak Ru, Leatherface)
11. Runnung Up (feat. Conejo)
12. Dead Time (feat. King Lil G, Hunnet)
13. Phone Call (Skit)
14. Program time
15. Better Days
16. Nothing Changed (feat. Cold 187um, Squeak Ru)
17. My Money (feat. Mack G)
18. On My Lonely (feat. Big Al)

Back in February SL Entertainment released it's long awaited movie "A Southland Tale" on DVD as well as the double disc soundtrack on CD. With a little delay both are also available digitally now. The movie can be rented or bought over at Vimeo while the soundtrack hit the usual stores such as Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. For sure you can still get the physical versions from SL Entertainment's official eBay page by clicking here. In other SL Entertainment related news you can also be on the lookout for Mister D's new solo album hitting the streets and digital dealers the next couple of weeks.

The last time we heard from Pasadena native Gangsta Ric on CalifaRap was when he released his "West Till My Death" LP through Steel Banging Musick. Now he's back with a new EP called "Hustler's Ambition". The EP consists of 5 full songs as well as an intro and features Big Beezy, Lil Dena, Thug Angel and Midget Loco. A couple of weeks ago he releaesd a video for the song "Blue" which can be seen by clicking here. The digital version can be bought from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. Please be aware that there's also a radio edited version of the EP. I linked to the explicit one.

01. Intro
02. Money (feat. Big Beezy, Lil Dena)
03. Hustler's Ambition (feat. Thug Angel)
04. Blue
05. Affiliated (feat. Midget Loco)
06. Wires

Mr. Clever released a brand new compilation called "Mr. Clever Presents... Tha O.C Connection Project". The album features a gang of artists out of the Orange County including rappers at least I haven't heard from for a while. Rappers you hear on the compilation include Mr. Clever himself, Young Drummer Boy, O-Creep, Enfamis 1, Chito Perro, Mr. Vic, Tiny Loco, Raider, Tha Kid Dream, Lonely One, Lefty, Lil Wicked, CrossxBones, Lil Chino, Sinek, Organized Cartel, Butch Cassidy and Kultura 714. Yes, Kultura 714 our forum member who also wrote some articles for our Throwbacks section. If you want to buy the LP move over to Amazon, Google Play or iTunes.

01. Tha O.C Connection (feat. Young Drummer Boy)
02. Rare Breed (feat. O-Creep)
03. All Night Long (feat. Enfamis 1, Bogo, Chito Perro)
04. Greatness (feat. Mr. Vic, Chito Perro)
05. Carteleros Way (feat. Tiny Loco, Chito Perro, Raider)
06. Charlie Sheen (feat. Chito Perro, Tha Kid Dream)
07. O.C Boogie (feat. Lonely One)
08. Fiesta En Santana (feat. Lefty)
09. Money Power Lust Fame (feat. Kultura 714, Enfamis 1)
10. Sipping On This Hennessy (feat. Lil Wicked)
11. Murda On My Mind (feat. Chito Perro, CrossxBones, Lil Chino)
12. Santana Ghetto (feat. Sinek)
13. Keep It O.G (feat. Organized Cartel, Lifestyle, Enfamis 1, Mr. Vic, Butch Cassidy)

Mr. Criminal released his long awaited movie "The Final Ride" a couple of days ago. You can watch the trailer by clicking here. A soundtrack hit the streets as well. Both products were released by Crime Family Entertainment along with Hi Power Entertainment. If you are interested in physical copies of the DVD and the CD hit up Mr. Criminal's official website crimefamilyentertainment.com. The digital version of the soundtrack can be bought from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. I haven't heard anything about a digital release of the movie but will let you know as soon as I've heard something about it.

01. Final Ride (Intro)
02. Choices
03. The Final Ride
04. Bless The Streets
05. Evolution Of A GGGGG
06. Lost In The Speakers
07. Think About It
08. Im A Hustler
09. Walk With Pride
10. SouthSide
11. Streets Got My Back
12. California Outlaws
13. Final Ride (Outro)

Early March Conejo released his latest solo LP called "West Adams". The album consists of 11 songs and features Bugzy 2 Guns on 2 tracks. To promote the release there are visuals on YouTube including a double video for "Fugitivo Mi Suerte" and "Bossed' Up" as well as a video for "Shooter". If you ask me it's a really good album. If you like what you hear and see you can get your pressed copy including an autographed photo print from Conejo's official website by clicking here. As usual the digital can be bought from the known places such as Amazon, Google Play or iTunes.

01. Fugitivo Mi Suerte
02. Bossed' Up'
03. Cara Cortada
04. Giogio Armani
05. Poison
06. Big Guns
07. Shooter (feat. Bugzy 2 Guns)
08. Last Time
09. The Shipment
10. Skmob
11. Run The Jewels (feat. Bugzy 2 Guns)

The last time we heard from D-Loc here on CalifaRap was when he released his video "Back With Somethin". If you haven't watch it yet click here to do so. In February he released his LP called "West Coast Behavior". There are only 4 features on the album from Trazel, Habitz, Jay Melody and Crazy Boy. I haven't heard the whole album yet but the single "Back With Somethin" is really promissing. You can get the digital version from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and all other online stores. I'm not sure but pressed copies might be available directly through him over at his official Instagram account.

01. Warming Up
02. Hush
03. The Nite Show
04. Liqour Store
05. West Coast Banger
06. One Day It Will
07. Back Wit Somethin (feat. Trazel)
08. Automatic (feat. Habitz)
09. Everything Or Nothing
10. Calendar (feat. Jay Melody, Crazy Boy)
11. 100 Doobies

Payaso is back with his new album "Gang Signs". "New" might not be the correct word since the cover of the album has been floating around the internet for years and the songs have probably been recorded years ago. As usual, better late than never. The release marks the return of a true Chicano Rap legend. Being the son of the founder of Teen Angels Magazine, Payaso is known for his solo music, The Dukes Click, his label Teen Angels Records and the Latin Rap Magazine just to name a few of his ventures. When the album dropped I bought it immediatly and let me tell I have not been disappointed. To buy the record you can mover over to Google Play or iTunes.

01. Gang Signs
02. Code Of The Streets
03. Catch Me In The Hood
04. Still Payaso
05. Back Up In The Casa
06. Hate It Or Love It
07. Choose Your Path
08. Addicted To The Hustle
09. Open Up Your Eyes
10. Real Recognize Real
11. Blow Your Mind
12. Old English
13. Gangstas Round Here
14. Fuck These Haters
15. On The Line
16. Dukes Click Till We Die
17. Cruising Oldies King

All the way back in September 2018 Wreckless released the video for his single "Cali Ridin'" featuring Victoria. Now the Santa Maria native finally released his album "Recognition" through Mr. Criminal's Crime Family Entertainment after being pushed back a couple of times. Besides Victoria you will also hear artists such as Erok, Lady Sinner, Aly, Busta, Grande and Triple C's own Dominator. All videos for songs from the album can be seen by clicking on the respective link below. If you like what you hear make sure to buy the album from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes.

01. Got It (feat. Erok)
02. Through My Eyes (feat. Lady Sinner)
03. I Remember (feat. Aly)
04. Take A Cruise (feat. Busta)
05. Cali Ridin' (feat. Victoria)
06. I Miss (feat. Busta)
07. Where I'm From (feat. Grande)
08. The Valley
09. Cold Streets (feat. Grande)
10. The West (feat. Erok, Dominator)

One of Chicano Rap's "problems" is the lack of promotion certain releases receive and Lil Sicko's "Savage Life" is a good example for that. By coincidence I saw it on Spotify not long ago despite being released in the 4th quarter of 2019. The LP features artists such as Fern, Python, Young Travm Uno 420, Mak, Confidence, Sinek, Lil Blacky and Dat Boi T. The album which consists of 10 songs can be be bought from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. When I stumbled across "Savage Life" I saw that he also released another record called "Stakin A Grip" but we'll get into detail about this the next days...

01. Back At It (feat. Fern)
02. Free The Solid (feat. Python)
03. Why You Mad? (feat. Young Trav)
04. City Streets (feat. Uno 420)
05. My Musick (feat. Mak, Confidence)
06. Walk Away (feat. Sinek)
07. Come Through (feat. Lil Blacky)
08. Been Through A Lot
09. On The Line (feat. Sinek)
10. All My Life (feat. Dat Boi T)

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)