Various – C-Style Presents Straight Outta Cali

Description

“C-Style Presents Straight Outta Cali” is a hard-hitting compilation album featuring various artists from the West Coast hip-hop scene. Released on September 15, 1998, by 19th Street Records and Breakaway Entertainment, this compilation showcases the talents of prominent and emerging artists from California. Curated by C-Style, founder of 19th Street Records and co-creator of DPGC, the album captures the essence of the late 90s West Coast hip-hop sound.

The 15-track compilation includes collaborations with renowned artists such as Dresta, MC Eiht, Crooked I, B-Legit, Tray Dee, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, Nate Dogg, Soopafly, and Snoop Doggy Dogg. Tracks like “Black Pussy,” “Way Cool,” “All Aboard,” “King Pin,” and “Gon’ Hurt Somebody” exhibit the gritty and raw sound that defined West Coast hip-hop during this era.

One of the standout tracks on the album is “Victim’s of Reality,” featuring Big Bub, Dresta, and the late Nate Dogg, with Big Bub handling the production. Soopafly’s production skills are also showcased in tracks like “Fo Dam Sho” and “Get Ya Girl Dogg,” featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg, MC Eiht, Jay-O-Felony, and Soopafly himself.

The compilation is a testament to C-Style’s ability to bring together a diverse group of talented artists to create a cohesive and captivating listening experience. As a snapshot of the West Coast hip-hop scene in the late 90s, “C-Style Presents Straight Outta Cali” is an essential listen for fans of the genre.