Cli-N-Tel – Shinin' On The Funk (1996) Flac + 320kbps

 

Cli-N-Tel – Shinin' On The Funk is a notable West Coast hip-hop album from Los Angeles rapper Cli-N-Tel, known for his early work with the World Class Wreckin' Cru. Released on Dolphin Entertainment, the project marked his return to full-length recording after a long period away from the professional rap scene.The production combines G-Funk foundations with funky basslines, melodic keyboards, programmed drums, guitar, and smooth West Coast textures. Production credits include Andre Manuel, DJ Flash, and Marquette Hawkins, with additional musicians contributing guitar and keyboards. The result is a polished but distinctly independent sound that connects Cli-N-Tel's early electro-rap background with the musical direction of 1990s West Coast hip-hop.The 15-track project includes “Never Learned To Smoke,” “Make Those Endz,” “Legs Up, Booties Down,” “Mo' Juice,” “Studio Gangsta,” “Breaking Fools Off,” “Feels So Good,” “Concrete Roots,” “The Real Story,” and “Ass Up, Face Down.” Guest appearances include J.L., Tosha', A.L.T., and members of Union Of Mother Afrika, adding variety to the album's funk-heavy sound.One of the most interesting aspects of the record is its connection to Cli-N-Tel's earlier career. Having been part of the pioneering electro-rap movement with World Class Wreckin' Cru, he returned with a more contemporary West Coast sound while retaining his old-school perspective. The album has consequently been described as a project that chronicles the evolution of hip-hop while presenting Cli-N-Tel as both an experienced MC and a student of the culture.Cli-N-Tel – Shinin' On The Funk remains an interesting Los Angeles underground release, valued for its G-Funk production, funky instrumentation, veteran MC presence, and connection between West Coast old school and 1990s rap.

1 Intro (Shinin' On The Funk) 0:35
2 Never Learned To Smoke 3:47
3 Make Those Endz 3:43
4 Legs Up, Booties Down 3:42
5 Mo' Juice 4:09
6 Warning 0:16
7 Studio Gangsta 4:30
8 Breaking Fools Off 4:19
9 Feels So Good 4:07
10 Station P-F-U-N-K- Interview 1:36
11 Concrete Roots 4:05
12 $wing, $wing, $wing, & ¢hop, ¢hop, ¢hop 4:05
13 The Real Story 3:08
14 Ass Up, Face Down 3:45
15 Studio Gangsta Ver.3.2.0. (Studio City In House Mix) 5:35
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