Various – Cali Factorz 2
April 9, 2002
Download music album Cali Factorz 2 by Various, released on April 9, 2002. ℗ Certifyde Entertainment
1
Turf Hoggz, C-Bo
Ready 4 War
05:10
2
Baby Bubb
Bout’ Dollaz
04:11
3
Devin The Dude, Mikee, Smackola
Still Smokin’
03:01
4
The Ghetto Starz
I Ain’t Feelin’ That
05:12
5
Selfmade
Let’s Go
03:57
6
Sean T., Scoot Dogg
Thug Niggaz
04:07
7
Silk E Fyne
Muggin’ You
05:32
8
Kronik Dogg, Tee Macc
Certifyde Rillas
04:15
9
Kreep, Skee 64
No Way Jose
04:20
10
Hyrisk, Richie Rich
Did My Thang
04:03
11
The Committee
Blessed Coast
05:34
12
Smackola
Turn It Up
03:47
13
Mr. Kee, Dutch, Don Cisco
Strobe Light
03:28
14
Noble MC, Steve Harvey
Who Am I
04:29
Disc 2
1 | Mr. Doctor, Odysea | The Famasser | 05:17 | |
2 | Black Rhino, Spice 1 | Bust Back | 04:28 | |
3 | Hustlematic | The Go-Getter | 04:05 | |
4 | Kreep, Night Train | Planes, Trains, Automobiles | 04:18 | |
5 | G-Idez, Rebel, Kilo Grams | Can’t Hate | 04:35 | |
6 | Devious, Luni Coleone | C Me Walk | 04:35 | |
7 | Bink, B-Legit, Slick | Dead Presidents | 04:16 | |
8 | Franchyze 916 | Knuckle Up | 04:19 | |
9 | Locell | Fuck All Y’all | 04:39 | |
10 | Fettimeans | Playa 2 Playa | 04:02 | |
11 | Kronik Dogg, K-Yel | Surviving The Game | 05:05 | |
12 | Phantom, Chopah | Drama | 03:25 | |
13 | Smash Unit, Pueblo Indians | Rest In Memory | 04:42 | |
14 | G-Idez, T-Tay, Smackola, Dizz, Big Q, E. Raja | Game 4 Days | 08:05 |
Album info
Released in 2002 under Certifyde Entertainment, “Cali Factorz 2” is an extensive, 2-CD compilation that assembles a myriad of voices and styles from the West Coast hip-hop scene. In the sprawling 28-track listing, the album manages to encapsulate the essence of Gangsta rap, replete with gritty street narratives, braggadocio, and rhythmic ingenuity.
Disc one opens with “Ready 4 War” by C-Bo and Turf Hoggs, setting the stage with a high-octane call to arms. Baby Bubb’s “We Bout’ Dollaz” follows, pulling no punches in its unabashed focus on money-making. For those who enjoy lighter subject matter, Devin The Dude, Mikee, and Smackola provide a mellow break with “Still Smokin’,” while The Ghetto Starz shake things up with “I Ain’t Feeling That,” which thrives on raw energy and uncompromising lyrics.
Tracks like “Real Niggaz” by Sean T and Scoot Dogg, and “Muggin’ You” by Sylk E. Fyne, provide a deep dive into street culture, offering listeners a glimpse into the life that shaped these artists. “Certifyde Rillaz” by Kronik Dogg and Tee-Macc serves as the anthem of the album, encapsulating the vibe with its catchy hooks and lush production.
Disc two maintains the energy, featuring standout tracks such as “Bust Back” by Black Rhino and Spice 1, as well as “The Go Getter” by Hustlematic, both contributing to the album’s relentless pace. Devious and Luni Coleone take things to another level with “C Me Walk,” while “Dead Presidents” by Bink, B-Legit, and Slick adds a more political layer to the compilation.
“Surviving The Game” by Kronik Dogg and K-Yel captures the essence of what it means to persist in a harsh environment. Finally, “Game 4 Dayz” featuring G-Idez, T-Tay, Smackola, Dizz, Big Q, and E. Raja serves as an appropriate close to an album that is comprehensive in its storytelling and varied in its sonic textures.
“Cali Factorz 2” stands as an encyclopedia of early 2000s West Coast hip-hop, capturing the essence of a generation. Each track serves as a chapter, offering listeners a panoramic view of the California street life. From gritty narratives to reflective musings, this compilation album leaves no stone unturned.