Today Calmex Music Group re-releases a Chicano Rap classic classic called "Straight From Tha Zone" by San Diego based group Aztec Tribe. Here are official quotes from the label and its CEO M.T.O: "Aztec Tribe was a well established rap group in the early 90s who gained fame with their early 90s release "Diego Town". Soon after in 1995 they would release this album ("Straight From Tha Zone"), that is being re-released and a remaster copy. San Diego independent record label Calmex Music Group releases a limited amount of physical copies and digitally worldwide for the fans to own a piece of Chicano Rap history. CEO of Calmex M.T.O released this statement to the Aztec Tribe members: "You guys are the reason I followed my dreams in my music career. So I owe this to the fans. You guys have real music and you guys need to take a chance on it. What you guys are. You guys are pioneers in the game. If it succeeds then it does. And if it doesn’t well at least we gave it a shot!!!". This remastered copy is worth owning. Produced and Mastered by legend Madman...". To get the limited physical edition check out the official Calmex Music Group website by clicking here. The digital version can be bought over at Amazon, CDBaby, Google Play and iTunes.

01. Intro
02. Commin' In Stalkin
03. Everybody Bounce (feat. Lil One)
04. Something For The Homies
05. Madman
06. Step Into Tha Hood
07. Straight From Tha Zone
08. Rollin' In My Ride
09. Do Ya Wanna Funk
10. T.R.I.B.E
11. Caught Slippin'
12. Outro

Yesterday Mr. Criminal released his 3 disc LP "Redemption" including features by artists such as Chino Brown, Roscoe, Fingazz, Spider Loc, The Game, Kam, Ese Lil G, Whyte Smoke, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and many more. The phyiscal version, which can be bought from Mr. Criminal's official website mrcriminal.com, does include a free DVD which makes this a true collectors item. For sure you can get the audio from all digital music stores. Here's what's written about the album on his website: "Mr. Criminal’s “Redemption” chronicles the life of a man fueled by the struggle to survive in a world of violence and crime. From harsh realities on the streets of Los Angeles and the Inland Empire to his rise to fame as an internationally recognized recording artist with appearances on the silver screen, Mr. Criminal proves that anything is possible with enough will power and determination. Breaking down the barriers, and featuring a host of heavy hitting collaborators including Wiz Khalifa, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Fingazzz, Purps of 808 Mafia, and many more, this historically momentous release celebrates a new era of mutual respect and the opportunities that come to those who put aside their differences for the greater good.". Is this Mr. Criminal's best release thus far? You be the judge...

01. Intro (feat. Xzibit)
02. Redemption (feat. J. Hanlon)
03. Redemption Prayer
04. Killers Ride (feat. Vinny Clemente)
05. On The Run Prayer
06. El Chapo
07. Born To Ride (feat. Roscoe, Chino Brown, Fingazz)
08. Grimy (feat. Spider Loc)
09. Another Level
10. Mother's Cry Prayer
11. Ain't Nothin Changed (feat. G. Perico)
12. The Crown (feat. The Game, Kam)
13. No Love Prayer
14. Lies On Lies (feat. Gianna Ficarra)
15. Weside Ridin (feat. Jennifer Grimm)
16. Elevate (feat. Wiz Khalifa, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
17. Dreams Come True Prayer
18. The Latin American Dream
19. From The Deep (feat. Emmanuel)
20. World So Cold Prayer
21. Heaven Knows
22. The Good Life (feat. Jackson Uno)
23. Flossin
24. The Interview
25. Cruisin (feat. Fingazz)
26. F.I.P (feat. J. Hanlon)
27. Crime Family Bouncin' (feat. Ese Lil G, Whyte Smoke)
28. Addicted (feat. T.Q)
29. Impala Love (feat. Fingazz)
30. Unity (feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
31. If You Say It's Alright (feat. Fingazz)
32. She's A Mystery (feat. J. Hanlon)
33. Till The Daylight (feat. J. Hanlon)
34. Ain't No Fun (feat. King Trip, Lucky Luciano, Steven Velasco)
35. How We Do It On The West Side
36. The End

Last month saw the return of legendary Chicano Rap artist Mr. Junebug, 12 years after releasing his 3rd and so far last solo album "Hard Life". May, 1st he released a music video for his brand new song "Like This" which can be seen by clicking here. Yesterday he released a 2nd video for his latest hit single "Doesn't Matter" featuring Trish. To watch this video click here. If you like what you hear and see then you are able to buy the single from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. I think that it's a really good song, so don't miss it! So far I have no information when his new album will be released but we will keep updated, that's for sure.

Just a couple of days after releasing his last LP "Favela IV" did Conejo release a video for the song "P90 Ruger". If you haven't seen it yet click here. Hard copies of the album are available on Amazon.com. Now he's already back with his 3rd album of the year "Dope Fiend" which was released earlier this week. Some of the tracks can be previewed on the official Sinister Kingdom Music YouTube page by clicking here. If you like what you hear you can get the digital version from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. Pressed coupies should be available soon, so keep an eye open if you prefer the real CD compared to the MP3s.

01. No Tengas Miedo
02. Carlos Castaneda
03. Golden Bars
04. Puro Exportar
05. I'm With You
06. Yo Soy Conocido
07. Silencio
08. Do Low
09. There Goes Another Body
10. Nunca Voy A Cambiar

Let's go back in the history of this website when it was still CaliRap instead of CalifaRap around 2002/ 2003. One of the 1st artists I was speaking to at that time was Perro from the Hit Squad, a group he formed with Cuete Yeska and which was affiliated with the Wicked Minds organization. Perro was also the 1st artist that I've interviewed. You are able to listen to this in the CalifaRap Classics section on YouTube by clicking here. Back then he also released his debut album "All Perro's Go To Heaven" which was followed by "Yo Soy El Perro" in 2008. 10 years later he's back his 3rd solo album called "Aqui Estoy". The new record can be bought from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and all other digital music stores. Here's the full tracklist:

01. Aqui Estoy
02. El Mundo Es Mio
03. Tu Me Conoces
04. I'm Rick Tokes'n
05. More Bottles
06. Te Vas, Pero No The Vas
07. Baddest Bitch
08. Hot Girl
09. No Seas Malo
10. Como Te Amo

Already a couple of weeks ago "My Untold Story" by Kalifa Chief was released through Kronicly Connected Entertainment. People might still remember him under the name Young Spanks which he used when he released his debut album "The Town I Live In" on Underworld 805 Records all the way back in 2003. Unfortunately he had to leave to early as he was killed in in 2015. The new LP features artists such as Dizzy Loc, Sneeky Loko, D. Salas, Ghost Realm, The Lils and many more. As usual these days you are able to get your digital copy from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or wherever digital music is sold. If you are interesed in a pressed copy hit up Sneeky Loko on his Instagram page by clicking here.

01. I'm A Hood Boy Pt. 2 (feat. Dizzy Loc, Sneeky Loko, Lil Blue, Baby Bud, Ese Viper, D. Salas)
02. Better Days (feat. Ghost Realm, Sneeky Loko, Dizzy Loc, D. Salas)
03. Blowin' Herb (feat. Ghost Realm, Dizzy Loc)
04. Hood Raised (feat. Ghost Realm)
05. I'm A Rider (feat. Dizzy Loc, Sneeky Loko, The Lils)
06. Born To Ride (feat. Sneeky Loko, Dizzy Loc)
07. If I'm Wrong (feat. Ghost Realm, Dizzy Loc, Sneeky Loko)
08. Can't Break Us
09. Marijuano Muskc (feat. Sneeky Loko, Dizzy Loc, Ghost Realm, Mister Teaze)
10. Bounce And Shake That Boom (feat. Ghost Realm, Dizzy Loc, Sneeky Loko)
11. Do You Wanna Ride (feat. Ghost Realm, Sneeky Loko, Popeye)
12. All It Takes Is Time (feat. J. Melody)
13. Billionaire Como El Chapo

Last October Annimeanz released "Cudahy Dope Boy" for free. If you haven't heard it yet click here for the download. Just a couple of days ago his latest project "Cudahy Dope Boy 2" hit digital music stores. Features include Jake, Papa, Big Sick Nasty, Drew, Daniel Peter and Smoke Major. Back in March Annimeanz already released a video for the song "Never Loved" featuring Big Sick Nasty which can be seen by clicking on the link below. You can get your digital copy from Amazon or iTunes. Pressed copies can be purchased directly from him by sending him a message on his official Instagram profile.

01. Intro (feat. Jake, Papa)
02. Never Loved (feat. Big Sick Nasty)
03. Thoughts
04. Getting Endz (feat. Drew)
05. Low Key (feat. Daniel Peter)
06. Premonition
07. Real
08. What You Know About (feat. Smoke Major)
09. Not The Same

Every now and then Hellafyde Records returns to the Chicano Rap scene with fresh music. This time they released a brand new single featuring Sevens Muzik aka Seven, legendary ALT The Saint, Oso Vicious and Weeto. The track which is called "Hell Yea" can be bought from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes by clicking on the respective link. If you ask me it's a really banging song they put together. It's definitely about time that Hellafyde Records releases another full record. In case you've missed it, last year Sevens Muzik released another single called "I Can't Deny" featuring Sean Michaels and Killa Cal. Make sure to check this one out as well if you haven't done that yet.

Back in March we reported that Mr. Lil One has released his newest LP "Domesick" and that 7 songs from the album can be downloaded for free from his SoundCloud page. In the meantime the other tracks from the album have been added as well, so that the whole release is available for free. About a month later RuffLife Recordz, the record label that also released Mr. Lil One's "The Hooligan" LP, put out another album called "Return Of The Boogeyman". If I'm not mistaking not all songs on this album are new as some of them have already been featured on the already mentioned "The Hooligan" LP. According to Mr. Lil One himself this is not an official release supported by him. If you are still interested you can get your digital version from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes.

01. Welcome
02. Ride To This
03. Check Urself
04. Come & Get It
05. The Return
06. Forever Temporary
07. California
08. The Truth
09. Still Here
10. Crazy
11. Super Natural
12. Don't Speak

May, 8th Doble Filo Entertainment released its newest album "Killafornication" by Rhymes. Featured artists include Dye, Iambillydee, Dinero, Tiny Loko, Criminal Minded, Db and Kozme. Early March they released the first video for album called "Love Letter" featuring Dye. Just a couple of days ago the 2nd video for "Ride With Me" featuring Iambilldydee hit YouTube. To watch both visuals click on the links below. Here's a little press release I found: ""Killaforication" is an album with hard hitting bass laced up with feel good lyrics.Along with a mashup of a funky West Coast sound. There is a little bit of something for everyone in this album. I suggest you give it a chance." As usual you are able to get your digital copy from Amazon or Google Play.

01. Love Letter (feat. Dye)
02. Days Of Yesterday (feat. Dye)
03. Ride With Me (feat. Iambillydee)
04. So So Gangster
05. Cali Is Where I'm From (feat. Dinero, Tiny Loko)
06. West Coast Music (feat. Criminal Minded)
07. Back To The Momo (feat. Dinero, Db)
08. Let's Get To Fucking (feat. Dinero, Tiny Loko)
09. I Do This Everyday (feat. Criminal Minded)
10. My Business (feat. Criminal Minded)
11. Are You The One
12. Had To Write This Song
13. Never Will
14. If I Told Her (feat. Kozme)

Earlier this month we reported that Conejo is getting ready to release his next LP "Favela IV". It was just yesterady when the album finally saw the light of the day. The digital verison can be bought from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and wherever digital music is sold. Don't forget that Amazon is also carrying physical copies of his albums. "Favela IV" consists of 16 new songs and features Germ Free. The video for "P90 Ruger" is supposed to be released soon so keep an eye open for that. Over at the official Sinister Kingdom Music YouTube page you are able to listen to full version of "Feel The Funk", "Getting Mine" and "Triple X Society".

01. Introducao
02. Ghetto Lavish
03. Fallback Dos
04. Nao Tenho Nada
05. I'll Wait
06. P90 Ruger
07. Onde A Violencia Comeca
08. Getting Mine
09. Triple X Society (feat. Germ Free)
10. Minha Unica Opcao
11. Feel The Funk
12. Time For A Lil Ugly
13. Terror Sagrado
14. Dress To Impress
15. I Am A Champion
16. O Fim

Spanky Loco's latest record "Loco OG" hit digital stores yesterday. Features include Mitchy Slick, Live Higher, Suè Spaz, Bigg Jah, Paul Wall, G'd Up Gangsters and Ready Made. The production was handeled by Ready Made, Lilzhp and german producer Niles Davis who provided 6 beats including the ones for the videos "Ghetto Hit" and "1-800-Was-Hatn" where he's also featured in. To watch the videos click on the respective link below. If you want to hear some snippets you can also click here to check out a trailer on YouTube. If you like what you hear and see you can get your digital version from Amazon, Google Play or iTunes. If you are interested in purchasing a physical copy hit up Spanky Loco's official website under spankyloco.com.

01. Waddup EP (Intro)
02. Ghetto Hit
03. Slowed
04. This Is The Life (feat. Mitchy Slick)
05. Trucha
06. Pass Another One (feat. Live Higher)
07. Loco OG (feat. Suè Spaz)
08. 1-800-Was-Hatn (feat. Bigg Jah)
09. My Old School (feat. Paul Wall)
10. Vida Callejera (feat. G'd Up Gangsters)
11. Cali Boys
12. Pull Up To Your City
13. We Got That (feat. Ready Made)

After the success Trish Toledo had with her EP "Dedicated To The Ones I Love Vol. 1" it was just a question of time when volume 2 finally hits the streets which was the case yesterday. "Dedicated To The Ones I Love Vol. 2" follows the formula of her debut album by bringing you your favorite oldies sung by Trish with her beautiful voice. If you want to get a physical copy you can get it from the official Silent Giant Entertainment website where you are also able to buy volume 1. The digital version can be found on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or wherever digital music is sold. So far she has released no video for the new EP but after releasing 4 videos for volume 1 I'm sure we can expect some new visuals the next couple of days, so keep an eye open.

01. I Want You Back
02. Thin Line Between Love & Hate
03. Tell It Like It Is (feat. Frankie J)
04. Hello Stranger
05. Who Do You Love

Years after leaking a snippet of the song "Street Life" did Conejo finally release the full version of the cut him and Toker from Brownside recorded back in the days. To listen to it click here or on the link below. If you ask me it's a really dope track. As some of you might remember Conejo and Brownside were supposed to release or work on a collaboration LP in the mid 2000s. I would really like to see them finishing or start working on that. In other Conejo related news we were able to upload the cover of his upcoming album "Favela IV" to our Instagram account yesterday. If you haven't seen it yet click here. To my information he also already shot a video for a song called "P90 Ruger" which will be featured on "Favela IV".

Conejo & Toker - Street Life