Various - SK2: Year Of The Pit (Compact Disc)

1	T-Nutty	Sac Kingz	04:29
2	Luni Coleone, I-Rocc, J-Mack, Mitchy Slick, T-Nutty, Hollow Tip	It Ain’t Nothin To Me	03:11
3	Big Hollis, Black Tonez	I’m Black Tone	04:00
5	P-Folks, Shaq Zilla	I Want It All	04:23
6	Jaded Mc’s	We Run This Underground	04:27
7	Young Fierce, Kasper, Paul Mussan	We Kingz	03:59
8	Black Bean	Sac Town	04:16
9	Big Hollis, Prime Minister	Fed Time	04:22
10	Dl	Playaz	02:44
11	Skee 64, King Philly	Heavy Rotation	03:38
12	E-Moe	I’m So Tired	04:00
13	Big Hollis, Robert Jr.	Gettin’ It Good	02:42
14	Messy Marv, Keak Da Sneak	Go Head Baby	03:14
15	Young Meek	Clothes On Your Back, Shoez On Your Feet	04:02

Disc 2

1	Jose Antonio	Antonio	03:40
2	Big Hollis	4 Life	03:44
3	Compettion	Compettion	03:57
4	T-Byrd	Un-Huh	03:33
5	Big Hollis, O.E., Redrum	City To City	03:53
6	C-Lim	Roll That Shit	04:13
7	Lil Darrelle, G.P.	Sacramento-Macramento II	03:56
8	E-Moe, Big Hollis	Let Me Clear My Throat	03:42
9	Taydatay	Total Control	03:01
10	Big Hollis, Marvaless	Strapped With My Heat	04:29
11	Edward Montayes, Rebook	Suwoop	03:45
12	E-Train	Ghetto Raised	04:40
13	Kaos	Valley Of Da Kingz	04:15
14	Billy Bax, Krishna Das, Lucci Lou, G Menace	Ride Or Die	05:10
15	Tha Acrite	Scandalous	03:43

Album info

Released in 2003 under the Out Of Bounds label, “SK2 – Year of the Pit” serves as a searing sequel to the original Sacramento K#@%Z project. This 2-CD compilation captures the gritty essence of Sacramento’s underground hip-hop, presented in an array of tracks that defy the commercial stereotypes of the genre. With executive producers Big Hollis and Pudgie steering the helm, the album assembles an army of talented artists, providing a panoramic view of Sac Town’s vibrant hip-hop culture.

The album starts strong with T-Nutty’s “Sac Kinz,” a riveting opener that immediately puts Sacramento on the map. Mitchy Slick, Irocc, Hollow Tip, J-Mack, Luni Coleone, and T-Nutty team up for “It Ain’t Nothing To Me,” a testament to the collaborative spirit and lyrical dexterity that define the city’s hip-hop scene. Tracks like “I’m Black Tone” by Black Tone featuring Big Hollis and “Pumkin Pie Or Peach Cobbler?” by Soul Clap add unique flavors to the mix, each with its own tale of life in Sacramento.

Songs like “We Kingz” by Paul Mussan, Kasper, and Young Fierce, and “Sac Town” by Black Bean reflect a sense of regional pride, while “FED Time” by Prime Minister featuring Big Hollis touches on the darker aspects of life in the streets. The compilation doesn’t shy away from showcasing the underground circuits with “We Run This Underground” by Jaded MC’s, offering a pulse to the subterranean realms of hip-hop.

On the second disc, tracks such as “4 Life” by Big Hollis and “City To City” by O-E and Redrum featuring Big Hollis emphasize the album’s broader scope. “Let Me Clear My Throat” by E-Moe and Big Hollis adds a classic touch, while “Total Control” by Taydatay and “Strapped With My Heat” by Marvaless featuring Big Hollis demonstrate the hard-hitting, no-nonsense attitudes that dominate the compilation.

“SK2 – Year of the Pit” serves as a vital platform for Sacramento’s artists, spotlighting a blend of raw talent, lyrical skills, and production finesse. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Gangsta hip-hop or a newcomer interested in the authentic voices of the underground, this album is a must-listen. It’s not just a collection of tracks; it’s a narrative, a community, and a declaration that Sacramento’s hip-hop scene is not to be overlooked.