Description
Chronic Tales From Killafornia is the debut release by West Side Industry, a rap group from Oakland, California, consisting of Lee Majors and Ram Dog. The album was released in 1996 by Metro Sounds on cassette tape only.
The album features ten tracks, including the lead single “Westside Hooride,” which showcases the group’s smooth G-funk sound and lyrics about life in Oakland. Other standout tracks include “Little Mobsters,” “Kryptonite,” and “In Yo Trunk.”
Chronic Tales From Killafornia was produced and arranged by Allen Blackwell, who also played keyboards, drum programming, and backing vocals on the album. The project was mixed by Blackwell and engineered by Alan Home at Home Base Recording Studios. The album was mastered by Avid Productions.
Despite its limited release, Chronic Tales From Killafornia has become a rare and highly sought-after collector’s item for fans of West Coast hip hop and G-funk, cementing West Side Industry’s place in Oakland’s rap scene.
