The Backyard Rangers - Head For The Hills!!! (1995) Flac + 320kbps

 

Released in 1995, The Backyard Rangers – Head For The Hills!!! is a rare West Coast underground hip-hop album from Oxnard, California. Issued on Buckshot Records, the project stands out for its unique combination of hardcore rap, Latin influences, funky production, and energetic performances. While the album remained largely overlooked outside California, it has since become a cult favorite among collectors of obscure 1990s West Coast rap.The Backyard Rangers – Head For The Hills!!! delivers a distinctive sound built around heavy drums, funky basslines, melodic samples, and aggressive rhymes. The duo of A-Wall and Simon Sez brings plenty of personality to the microphone, with Simon Sez's instantly recognizable high-pitched delivery giving the group a style unlike any of their contemporaries. The production balances G-funk influences with classic boom bap elements, creating an album that feels both uniquely Californian and firmly rooted in the golden era of hip-hop.Highlights include "Eatin' Up MCees," "Ready On The Set," "On A Friday," "Head For The Hills," "Smiles Never Come My Way," "Freaky Flow," "Easy Rider," "Slingshot," "25 & Above," and "Wild West." Every track showcases the group's playful chemistry, confident lyricism, and independent approach, making the record an enjoyable listen for fans of forgotten West Coast classics.Although commercial success never followed, The Backyard Rangers – Head For The Hills!!! has earned a reputation as one of the hidden gems of 1990s California underground rap. The album captures the creative freedom of independent hip-hop during the golden era and remains a rewarding discovery for listeners searching beyond the mainstream West Coast catalog.For fans of West Coast hip-hop, golden era rap, and independent underground releases, The Backyard Rangers – Head For The Hills!!! is highly recommended. Its funky production, memorable performances, and authentic 1990s California vibe make it a worthwhile addition to any serious hip-hop collection.

1 Eatin' Up MCees 3:44
2 Ready On The Set 4:04
3 On A Friday 3:42
4 Head For The Hills 3:44
5 Smiles Never Come My Way 4:06
6 What's It Gonna B? 3:53
7 Sonuvagun 4:09
8 Freaky Flow 3:32
9 Easy Rider 3:37
10 Slingshot 3:47
11 25 & Above 4:14
12 Just 2 3:56
13 Wild West 3:41
Flac
320kbps