First Degree The D.E. - South Bound (1995) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1995, First Degree The D.E. – South Bound is the debut studio album from Sacramento, California rapper First Degree The D.E. Released through Death Trap Records, the 12-track project is firmly rooted in West Coast gangsta rap and G-Funk, combining deep bass, funky production, laid-back rhythms, and the raw independent sound of mid-1990s Northern California hip-hop.The album features tracks including “Southbound,” “They Out To Bump Me,” “Swallow It,” “22, 380 & A Pump,” “Striddnapped,” “So Capable,” “Fahrenheit,” “G Lics,” “Dominos,” “I Got The Zag,” “Creepin' & Peepin',” and “Up In Ya Grill.” Guest appearances include Soupbone, Ace, Be Gee, Crucial Point, King, and Young Joker.Musically, First Degree The D.E. – South Bound represents the darker and street-oriented side of Northern California rap. The production combines heavy drums, funky basslines, atmospheric samples, and classic G-Funk elements, creating a sound that fits naturally alongside the independent Sacramento and wider California gangsta-rap scene of the 1990s. Contemporary catalog descriptions specifically identify the album as West Coast rap and note production by First Degree and Phonk Beta.The record's regional character is one of its strongest qualities. First Degree The D.E. developed a distinctive Sacramento sound that combined hardcore street narratives with the smooth, bass-heavy production associated with California rap. Tracks such as “Fahrenheit,” “G Lics,” and “Up In Ya Grill” highlight the project's gritty atmosphere, while collaborations with other Northern California artists reinforce its underground identity.The album originally appeared on Death Trap Records on September 5, 1995, and later received a reissue. The original 12-track sequence has become particularly interesting to collectors looking for obscure 1990s G-Funk and gangsta-rap releases.Today, First Degree The D.E. – South Bound remains an important underground Sacramento release from the golden era of West Coast rap. Its G-Funk production, street-focused lyrics, regional collaborations, and raw independent character make it a strong discovery for collectors exploring classic Northern California hip-hop.

01 Southbound
02 They Out To Bump Me
03 Swallow It
04 22, 380 & A Pump ft. Soupbone & Ace
05 Striddnapped
06 So Capable (Performed By BeGee)
07 Fahrenheit ft. Crucial Point & King
08 G Lics
09 Dominos
10 I Got The Zag
11 Creepin' & Peepin' (Performed By Young Joker)
12 Up In Ya Grill
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