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| ARTIST : Gospel Gangstas |
| ALBUM : Gang Affiliated |
| GENRE : Hip-Hop |
| LABEL : Retroactive Records |
| CATNR : RRCD2027 |
| LANGUAGE : English |
| YEAR : 2025 |
| SOURCE : CDDA |
| DATE RIPPED : 09-20-2025 |
| STREET DATE : 00-00-2025 |
| URL : |
| ENCODER : FLAC 1.3.1 |
| SETTING : compression-level-8 |
| QUALITY : 827 kbps Avg 44.1kHz / 2 channels |
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| 01 Death For Life (Intro) 1:57 |
| 02 Before Redemption 5:24 |
| 03 O.G.G. Intro 1:28 |
| 04 Mobbin' (Gang Affiliated) 4:17 |
| 05 Testimony 6:05 |
| 06 Ain't Nuthin' Changed 0:39 |
| 07 Vengeance Is Mine 4:47 |
| 08 Interrogation 1 2:32 |
| 09 Y Cain't Da Homiez Hear Me 5:52 |
| 10 Tha Holy Terra 4:52 |
| 11 Interrogation 2 2:59 |
| 12 One Time 3:55 |
| 13 Trial By Error 0:49 |
| 14 Tears Of A Black Man 4:59 |
| 15 Da Gangsta Prayer 0:22 |
| 16 Gospel Gangsta Voyage 4:20 |
| 17 A Gruuv Fo Sum Preechin' 2:20 |
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| TOTAL SIZE : 17 Files_377.7MB_________________________TOTAL 57:37 |
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| In 1994, at the height of the gangsta rap era, Gospel Gangstaz |
| emerged with Gang Affiliated, a game-changing debut that redefined |
| the possibilities of Christian hip-hop. As former members of the |
| notorious Crips and Bloods, the group brought an authenticity to |
| the genre that was unparalleled. Founder Mr. Solo turned to Christ |
| after surviving a gang-related shooting, and with DJ Dove (of SFC) |
| handling production, they crafted an album that was both a raw |
| reflection of street life and a bold declaration of faith. |
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| The album didn't shy away from the realities of the hood. Police |
| brutality, gang violence, drug dealing, and systemic struggles were |
| all addressed with an unfiltered honesty that made Gang Affiliated |
| a controversial yet undeniably powerful statement. Its fearless |
| approach led to resistance from some Christian retailers, who |
| balked at the group's use of gang slang, particularly the word |
| "nigga." Yet, the album's refusal to conform only made it more |
| impactful. The streets recognized its truth, and even mainstream |
| artists like Coolio, Snoop Dogg, Salt 'n Pepa, and Run D.M.C. gave |
| it their respect. |
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| Despite the Christian market's hesitancy, Gang Affiliated became a |
| landmark release. It peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Top |
| Christian Albums chart and was later ranked No. 1 in HM Magazine's |
| July/August 2010 list of the Top 20 Christian Hip-Hop Albums of All |
| Time. It also secured a spot at No. 37 on the list of Greatest |
| Christian Albums of All Time. More than just an album, Gang |
| Affiliated was a cultural statement, proving that Christian rap |
| could stand toe-to-toe with its secular counterparts without |
| sacrificing authenticity. |
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| Musically, the production was a step ahead of most Christian rap of |
| the era. Gospel Gangstaz delivered a polished sound that held its |
| own against the biggest West Coast releases. Sampling mainstream |
| rap tracks - something almost unheard of in Christian music at the |
| time - gave it an edge that made it all the more groundbreaking. |
| The album's messages, though deeply rooted in the issues of the |
| '90s, remain strikingly relevant. |
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| To curb controversy, two interview segments with a pastor were |
| included in the album, acknowledging the pushback Gang Affiliated |
| would inevitably face. Yet, its impact was undeniable. In a world |
| where Christian hip-hop often struggled to be taken seriously, |
| Gospel Gangstaz brought credibility, truth, and hard-hitting beats |
| to the table. If Gang Affiliated had been released in the |
| mainstream, it would be mentioned in the same breath as The |
| Chronic, Doggystyle, Straight Outta Compton, and Life IsàToo Short. |
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| The album remains a landmark in Christian hip-hop - a fearless, |
| boundary-pushing release that still stands the test of time. Now, |
| remastered by Rob Colwell and reissued as part of Retroactive |
| Records' Legends Remastered series, Gang Affiliated is back in a |
| way that honors its legacy. This special edition comes with a |
| 12-page lyric booklet and a jewel case, limited to just 300 copies. |
| It's a must-have for fans of Ice Cube, MC Eiht, N.W.A, Eazy-E, |
| Above The Law, and early Snoop Dogg. If you've never heard it |
| before, now is the time to experience one of the most important and |
| uncompromising Christian rap albums ever made. |
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