187 Fac - Fac Not Fiction (1997) [remastered 2022] Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1997, 187 Fac – Fac Not Fiction is a standout release in Bay Area mobb music and West Coast gangsta rap from Hayward, California. The duo of Den Fenn and G-Nut followed their underground debut with a polished sophomore album that brought them national attention through Penalty Recordings. Executive produced by Spice 1, the album reached No. 81 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, becoming the group's best-known release.187 Fac – Fac Not Fiction features an impressive lineup of Bay Area talent, including Spice 1, Ant Banks, B-Legit, Big Lurch, V-Dal, Captain Save 'Em, and Frank J. The production, handled by Ant Banks, Mike Mosley, Clint "Payback" Sands, DJ Xtra Large, and others, delivers deep basslines, funky synthesizers, and classic mobb music grooves that perfectly complement the duo's gritty street narratives and laid-back delivery.Throughout the album, 187 Fac explores themes of street survival, loyalty, hustling, and everyday life in the Bay Area. Their chemistry, combined with polished production and memorable guest appearances, creates a cohesive project that captures the essence of late-1990s Northern California rap. Although it never achieved mainstream success, the album has become a cult favorite among fans of independent West Coast hip-hop and remains one of the strongest releases associated with the Spice 1 camp.Whether you're discovering Hayward's underground rap scene or expanding your collection of classic Bay Area gangsta rap, 187 Fac – Fac Not Fiction is an essential listen. Its timeless mobb music production, authentic street lyricism, and all-star guest lineup make it one of the hidden gems of late-1990s West Coast hip-hop.

1 Tha Frontline
2 Peer Pressure
3 Fac Not Fiction
4 Tool In Tha Kut
5 Faulty Characteristics
6 All Head No Body
7 Graphic
8 2 Geez
9 Man In The Mirror
10 Ride Wit Us
11 Parkin' Lot Pimpin'
12 Fac Nic
13 Paul Masson
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