Various – C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation

Description

“C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation” is a powerful compilation album featuring a variety of artists from the Long Beach, California hip-hop scene. Released on March 10, 1998, by 19th Street Records and Noo Trybe Records, this compilation highlights the talents of both established and up-and-coming West Coast rappers.

The 18-track compilation, presented by Big C-Style, boasts an impressive lineup of artists, including Lil’ C-Style, Legacy, Tray Dee, RBX, Daz, Crooked I, Bad Azz, and many more. The album features a mix of thug rap and gangsta rap styles, with tracks like “Bustaz,” “Stay Out Of L.A.,” “Paper Chase,” “Success Before I Die,” and “Rap Killer” demonstrating the raw, unfiltered sound that defined the West Coast hip-hop scene during this period.

Notable collaborations on the album include “Gangsta Gangsta,” featuring Crooked I, Sho Shot, Tray Dee, and J Money, and “Flossin’,” with Tray Dee, Lil’ C-Style, and Bad Azz. Producers like L.T. Hutton, DJ Aladdin, Beau Dozier, and Soopafly contribute their skills to create a cohesive and engaging listening experience.

As a snapshot of the Long Beach hip-hop scene in the late 90s, “C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation” is a must-listen for fans of the genre. The album captures the essence of the West Coast sound and showcases the wealth of talent present in the LBC during this era.