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Throwback Thursday: The Kaze’s “Felt the Pain”

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In 1998, Memphis rap veterans Project Pat, M.C. Mack and Scan Man fused their diverse styles to create an impressive album: Kamikazie Timez Up.

Collectively known as The Kaze, the three artists released the album on D.J. Paul and Juicy J’s Prophet Entertainment label. Kamikazie Timez Up would turn out to be the only project the trio recorded together. After its release, M.C. Mack and Scan Man launched their KamiKaze imprint and severed ties with Prophet Entertainment.

Kamikazie Timez Up featured Paul and Juicy’s signature bass-ridden production as well as content centered on illicit activity. But the chemistry that Project Pat, M.C. Mack and Scan Man shared on tracks made the album refreshing to listen to. And you can hear the hunger in their voices, especially Project Pat’s, who joined the group subsequent to being released from jail.

One of my favorite tracks off Kamikazie Timez Up is “Felt the Pain,” which boasts a sample of Willie Hutch’s “Mother’s Theme (Mama).” Check it out below.

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Throwback Thursday: 8ball & MJG’s “Comin’ Up”

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Revered Memphis duo 8ball & MJG introduced the world to a new style of rap when they emerged on the scene in the early ‘90s. Straight out of Orange Mound, a historical Memphis community, the group became synonymous for spewing pimpish, street content that mirrored the environment they came up in.

However, they took a different approach with the track “Comin’ Up” off their Gold-selling album On Top of the World. The song showcases the two Dirty South lyricists reflecting on the trials and tribulations they experienced after deciding to pursue a music career. Stream the track below.

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Throwback Thursday: La Chat’s “Ghetto Ballin'”

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La Chat gained national popularity from appearing on Project Pat’s Southern classic “Chickenhead” and starring in the successful independent film Choices. But Murder She Spoke, La Chat’s debut album, served as her official introduction to the world.

On the debut, she unapologetically spits brash, gritty, and gangster lyrics complimented with a distinct Southern twang. And DJ Paul and Juicy J’s signature quaking production managed to smooth out any lyrical kinks.

“Ghetto Ballin'” is a memorable cut off Murder She Spoke. Over a bass-ridden beat boasting a sample of Willie Hutch’s “Now That It’s All Over,” Chat, Paul, and Juicy give listeners a taste of what it’s like to hail from a disadvantaged environment but afford a desirable lifestyle. Check it out below.

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Throwback Thursday: Tear Da Club Up Thugs’ “Who the Crunkest”

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In 1998, three members of groundbreaking rap collective Three 6 Mafia branched off to create an even more boisterous entity: Tear Da Club Up Thugs.

Comprised of Lord Infamous, Juicy J, and DJ Paul, the trio proved to be successful at creating aggressive, street-oriented, and bass-driven songs that resonated well with rap fans.

Tear Da Club Up Thugs released their debut album, CrazyNDaLazDayz, in February 1999. “Who the Crunkest” is one of the album’s more widely acclaimed songs, and it became a party and gangsta walking anthem in Memphis.

Over a sample of Rodney O & Joe Cooley’s “Everlasting Bass,” Paul and Juicy, along with Project Pat, rowdily deliver bars about street dealings and plush living. Check it out below.

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