Description
“Ballin’ Outta Control” is the second studio album by Inglewood, California rapper AMG, released on June 6, 1995, by Select Records. The album demonstrates AMG’s distinctive hip-hop style, featuring smooth beats and clever lyrics that highlight his gangsta rap influences.
The 11-track album includes standouts such as “Pimp of the Century,” “304 Thang,” and “Leather and Wood,” showcasing AMG’s prowess as a rapper and producer. Other notable tracks include “A Playerz Analysis,” “Be Mai Bitch,” and “Baby Is It Maybe?” that further solidify AMG’s presence in the hip-hop scene.
“Ballin’ Outta Control” features various samples and portions of other songs, such as “Juicy Fruit” by Mtume in “Leather And Wood,” “What Would I Do If I Could Feel” by Smalls and “The Show” in “Around The World,” and “Close The Door” by Teddy Pendergrass in “Sucka For Luv.” AMG’s unique ability to blend these elements into his music adds to the album’s appeal.
Produced for 304 Entertainment, the album was engineered at Kiva West and mastered at The Hit Factory. AMG served as the album’s producer and provided sleeve notes, while Howard “The Big Nig” Willing engineered and mixed the album. The album’s photography was done by Michael Miller, and Herb “Pump” Powers handled the mastering.
“Ballin’ Outta Control” is a testament to AMG’s creativity and talent as a rapper and producer. This album is a must-listen for fans of gangsta rap and those who appreciate innovative hip-hop.
