L.O.G. - Camouflaged Down (1997) (remastered 2021) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1997, L.O.G. – Camouflaged Down is a 16-track album from New Orleans, Louisiana rap group L.O.G. The project is rooted in Southern gangsta rap and the raw underground sound of the city's legendary 9th Ward scene. Released through Untouchable Records, the album runs for around 65 minutes and captures the gritty atmosphere of late-1990s New Orleans hip-hop.The album opens with “Intro (9th Ward Scar)” and continues with tracks including “Ward Bangin,” “Camouflaged Down,” “Trigga Man,” “Hot Boy Livin Off Game,” “All For It,” “All About Drama,” “Roll It Up,” “Lil Nigga Thuggin,” “Return Of The Gravefillers,” “Drama,” and “Hustlin Is Da Skillz.” The closing tracks include radio edits of “Hot Boy” and “Camouflaged Down.”Musically, L.O.G. – Camouflaged Down represents the darker side of late-1990s New Orleans rap. Heavy drums, bass-driven Southern grooves, gritty vocals, and street-oriented themes give the record an authentic underground character. The album's production and performances fit naturally into the regional sound that helped establish New Orleans as one of the most distinctive Southern hip-hop centers.The New Orleans identity is particularly important to the project. L.O.G. are associated with the city's 9th Ward, and the opening track itself references the neighborhood. Guest appearances from artists including Fila Phil, Charlie Hanseen, Dumo, Ms. Tee, Crip, Iji Newthy, Lokee, and Sess 4-5 add further connections to the local underground scene.The album also includes “Return Of The Gravefillers,” featuring Lokee and Sess 4-5, while “Ward Bangin” features Fila Phil. These collaborations reinforce the record's connection to the New Orleans street-rap community and its distinctive regional sound.Today, L.O.G. – Camouflaged Down remains an interesting 1997 New Orleans Southern rap release for collectors and fans of obscure 1990s gangsta hip-hop. Its 16-track format, 9th Ward identity, raw production, and authentic underground atmosphere make it a strong discovery from the golden era of Southern rap.

01. Intro/9th Ward Scar (1:33)
02. Ward Bangin' (Feat. Fila Phil) (5:41)
03. Camouflaged Down (Street) (4:49)
04. Trigga Man (4:33)
05. Hot Boy Living Off Game (Feat. Yada & Ms. Tee) (4:36)
06. U.C & Dead Wille (Commercial) (0:34)
07. All For It (Feat. Mr. Tee, Charlie Hanseen & Dumo) (4:15)
08. All About Drama (4:16)
09. They Just Say No Show (Commercial) (3:52)
10. Roll It Up (4:12)
11. Lil Niggas Thuggin (5:18)
12. Return Of The Gravefillers (Feat. Sess & Lokee) (4:18)
13. Drama (4:47)
14. Hustlin Is Da Skillz (3:55)
15. Hot Boy (Radio Edit) (4:37)
16. Camouflaged Down (Radio Edit) (4:45)
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