Jayo Felony - Take A Ride (1995) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1995, this debut album from Jayo Felony is a cornerstone of West Coast gangsta rap from San Diego, California. Issued through Jam Master Jay's JMJ Records and Def Jam, the album introduced one of Southern California's most distinctive voices to a national audience. Produced by Jam Master Jay, Tony "T-Funk" Pearyer, Marlin Wiggins, and others, the record blends aggressive street rap with heavy G-funk influences and became Jayo Felony's breakthrough release. It peaked at No. 65 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.Jayo Felony – Take A Ride delivers authentic street narratives built around hard-hitting beats, deep basslines, and dark West Coast production. Tracks including "Sherm Stick," "The Loc Is On His Own," "I'ma Keep Bangin'," and the title track showcase Jayo Felony's aggressive delivery and vivid storytelling. Unlike the smoother Long Beach G-funk sound, the album reflects the grittier side of San Diego hip-hop while maintaining the unmistakable California vibe.The production combines funky synthesizers, crisp drum programming, and heavy grooves to create a timeless sound that helped define mid-1990s West Coast rap. Throughout the album, Jayo Felony explores themes of street life, loyalty, crime, and survival with raw authenticity. Over the years, the record has earned cult classic status among fans of California gangsta rap and is widely regarded as one of the strongest underground West Coast releases of 1995.Whether you're discovering San Diego hip-hop or expanding your collection of classic West Coast gangsta rap, Jayo Felony – Take A Ride remains an essential listen. Its gritty lyricism, memorable production, and authentic California street sound make it one of the defining West Coast albums of the mid-1990s.

01 - Lock Down
02 - The Loc Is On His Own
03 - I'ma Keep Bangin'
04 - Homicide
05 - Love Boat
06 - Sherm Stick
07 - Niggas And Bitches
08 - Day 1
09 - Can't Keep A Gee Down
10 - Bitch I'm Through
11 - Penitentiary Bound
12 - Don't Call Me Nigga
13 - They Got Me On Medication
14 - Funk 2 Da Head
15 - Skit
16 - Take A Ride
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