G-Mo - Ballin' 4 Life (1995) (reissue 2021) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1995, G-Mo – Ballin' 4 Life is the debut album from West Covina, California rapper and producer G-Mo. Released through Watch It Records and Zoo Entertainment, the 15-track project is rooted in West Coast gangsta rap and G-Funk, combining laid-back grooves, deep bass, funk-influenced production, and G-Mo's smooth delivery.The album features tracks such as “Family Thang,” “Let Me Rip,” “All Dese Batches,” “Ballin',” “Playa Hatas,” “No Love,” “It's An Everyday Thing To Roll (Remix),” “Dead Man's Point Of View,” “Spell It Wit A "K",” and “Gangsta Groovin'.” Guest appearances include Buzz and G-Mo's Pops, while G-Mo himself handled production on most of the original album.Musically, G-Mo – Ballin' 4 Life sits on the smoother side of mid-1990s California gangsta rap. Funky basslines, relaxed rhythms, melodic elements, and spacious production create the classic summertime atmosphere associated with the G-Funk era. The album's sound fits naturally alongside other independent West Coast releases from the period.One of the best-known songs from the project is “It's An Everyday Thing To Roll,” which became an important part of G-Mo's catalog. The original version was later included on collector-oriented reissues, while the original 1995 album featured the remix.G-Mo's West Covina background is an important part of the record's identity. His production style combines the polished funk of the early G-Funk movement with a more underground and independent character, giving the album a distinctly local Southern California feel.The album was later revisited in several reissues. A 2021 remastered 2LP edition added the original mix of “It's An Everyday Thing To Roll” along with bonus tracks including “Young Pimp Skate,” “Mary,” “How We Ride,” and “Mad Game.”Today, G-Mo – Ballin' 4 Life remains an appealing example of overlooked 1990s West Coast G-Funk. Its smooth production, gangsta-rap themes, West Covina identity, and relaxed California atmosphere make it a worthwhile discovery for collectors and fans of classic underground West Coast hip-hop.

1 Family Thang 3:56
2 Let Me Rip 3:49
3 All Dese Batches 4:10
4 Ballin' 4:05
5 Playa Hatas 4:42
6 No Love 3:56
7 It's An Everyday Thing To Roll (Remix) 3:50
8 Dead Man's Point Of View 4:44
9 Spell It Wit A 'K' 3:37
10 It's An Everyday Thing To Roll (Original Mix) 3:40
11 Gangsta Groovin' 4:33
12 How We Ride 3:13
13 Mad Game 4:08
14 Mary 3:34
15 Young Pimp Skate 5:48
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