The Gangster Chronicles

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Welcome to the "Gangster Chronicles", where Gangster Rap lives.  Gangster Chronicles takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of hip-hop. with host, Bigg Steele, alongside the legendary MC Eiht, together, we're diving deep into the visceral world of Gangsta Rap. On this podcast, we unravel the intricate tapestry of one of music's most influential and misunderstood sub-genres, exploring the formative artists, monumental albums, and socio-political factors that have shaped Gangsta Rap from its gritty emergence in the 1980s to its enduring impact today. Prepare for candid interviews with legendary rappers and producers, their entourage, and industry moguls as we illuminate the untold stories from the streets that birthed unforgettable beats and rhymes. This podcast is more than just music; it's a journey through the trials, triumphs, controversy, and raw reality that fueled Gangsta Rap. From the groundbreaking era of N.W.A to the thought-provoking lyricism of Kendrick Lamar, from Compton's street corners to the global stage, Gangster Chronicles unfolds the evolution of this uniquely American art form. We explore the socio-cultural aspects that Gangsta Rap boldly addressed, providing a comprehensive understanding of the profound cultural significance this genre holds. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the scene, Gangster Chronicles offers an authentic, gritty, and enlightening perspective into the world of Gangsta Rap. Get ready to delve into the chronicles of a genre that has not only defined a generation but continues to reverberate through the annals of music history. This is Gangster Chronicles—where the beats are raw, the stories are real, and the impact is everlasting.   INSTAGRAM  www.instagram.com/thegangsterchroniclespodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@gangsterchro

  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Gangster Chronicles: Jim Jones Winning Because Everybody Loves A Gangster

    The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles!

    Tonight MC Eiht and Steele ask if there is an age limit to people to claim the neighborhood. The homie Glasses Malone stops in and ask why there is a bias against black gangsters while the members of the Italian Mafia are celebrated. The homie and oldest living Piru Ayatollah Marv stops in as well to drop some jewels.

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    1 March 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 46 seconds
    Q-Bone Talk's Banging w/Barry White & LA Peace Treaty

    We had the opportunity to sit down with LA triple OG Q-Bone. We discuss How LA Gang Culture went from the Business Men, (a crew that legendary singer Barry White belonged too) , The Dope game, The LA Riots and it's influence on the LA Gang's Peace Treaty and much much more!!!!!!!

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    20 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 seconds
    D-Shot and The Adventures of Captain Save-A-H*e

    We sit down with Bay Area Mob Music Legend D-Shot to discuss how suffering from poverty as a youth fueled him and his brother E-40's hustle, how a duffle bag of bread may have allegedly started it all, How reading "Think & Grow Rich" changed his mindset, His lucrative film side hustle and D-Shot reveals what inspired inspired the record that not only catapulted The Click to stardom, but spawned the phrase "Captain Save A H*e".and much more!

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    13 February 2025, 11:51 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Don't Gimme No Bammer Podcast w/,Black C

    Steele and EIht sit down with legendary San Francisco rapper Black C of the RBL posse. We discuss how he almost quit rapping when his group members died, Master P's early days, Atlantic sabotaging his project, Rappin 4 Tay's influence, The San Fran turf wars of the 90's, the success of his nephew Larry June and much more!

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    6 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Bo Rock Talk's Snoop Laughing @ Pac Getting Hit/ The Clown Era

    Tonight we sit down with the homies Bo Rock from the Dove Shack and Westcoast Kam. Bo Rock gives us some tidbits on Snoop celebrating the night Pac & Suge got hit in Vegas, Kam and Bo Rock briefly debate religion before Steele interjects. It's just 3 homies kicking it tonight. We talk about living in the clown era, the mighty FOI  and much more

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    30 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Tezlyn Figaro: President Trump Is Too Gangster For The Democrats

    Tonight we chop it up with the homegirl and Chief Political Correspondent for Revolt News Tezlyn Figaro to discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive orders and how they will potentially impact Black America, She also shares with us why the Democrats are losing the battle. 

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    23 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Don't Let Your Kids Grow Up 2 Be Suckaz

    MC Eiht & Steele talk about  why tricking on trim is not the move, How Pricilla Rainey's lawsuit against rapper The Game is faulty and why Drake will go down in history as the ultimate sucka

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    16 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 58 minutes 53 seconds
    Compton Menace: Aliens Gave Us Our Technology

    We catch up with the homie Compton Menace to discuss his new single "Hopeless" Him turning his character from the NWA movie "OG 2 Tone" into a series, then we go into a conversation about life in space.... We definitly tripping on this one...

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    10 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 57 seconds
    Donnie HoustonTalks Houston's Lean & Screw Culture

    We sat down with the homie Donnie Houston of the Donnie Houston podcast and spoke on H-Towns Lean and Screw culture, The OG's and what new cats are on the come up!

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    3 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 53 minutes
    Replay* Bone Thugs N Harmony

    We sat down with Bone Thug N Harmony's Lazy Bone, We discuss everything from him and the Bone members historical 1 way trip to California to meet the legendary Eazy E, Getting screwed on their first deal, How Bizzy's actions have cost the group money, as well as working with the iconic Dr. Dre-Press Play

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    31 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 20 minutes 14 seconds
    Best of Gangster Chronicles Part 3

    Enjoy part 3 of the gangster chronicels as this year comes to an end.

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    31 December 2024, 11:00 am
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