West Coast Mafia Gang - Gang Affiliated (Compact Disc)

1	Crash of Da Ridaz	Intro (Warning)	00:25
2	151, C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Gotti	Gangsta Pimpin’	04:59
3	C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Killa Tay	Fuck Wit Us!	03:46
4	C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Dru Down, Phatts Bossi	Let Him Do It	04:41
5	Crash	Priceless (Skit)	00:32
6	Big Swing, Domination	Let The Hammers Pop	04:41
7	Big Swing, C-Bo, Domination	Ain’t Built For This War	04:30
8	151, C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Gotti	Armed & Dangerous	03:33
9	Crash	Set Trippin’, Pt. 1 (Skit)	00:41
10	151, C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Gotti	Gangsta	03:20
11	Crash	Set Trippin’, Pt. 2 (Skit)	00:34
12	151, C-Bo, Cryciz, Lil’ Cyco, Gotti	Cali Love, Pt. 3	04:31
13	151, C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Gotti	Realeast Niggas Around	05:58
14	Crash	G’s Vs B’s (Skit)	00:46
15	C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Gotti	I Ain’t For The Games	03:17
16	Ampichino, C-Bo, Chino Nino, Fetti	I’m From The Hood	05:35
17	Crash	WCM Radio	01:36
18	C-Bo, Cryciz, Richie Rich, Yukmouth	My Roller’s	05:18
19	C-Bo, Fed-X, Killa Tay	Say Bout Me	06:17
20	Crash	WCM Radio, Pt. 2	00:56

Album info

Released on August 24, 2004, “Gang Affiliated” by West Coast Mafia Gang takes listeners on a tour through the gritty streets and complex social landscapes of West Coast life. Published under West Coast Mafia Records with catalog number WCF 2018, this full-length album is a seamless blend of Gangsta and Thug Rap styles. Featuring a star-studded roster including C-Bo, Lil’ Cyco, Killa Tay, and many others, the album serves as an anthology of voices that define the West Coast rap scene.

Kicking off with an “Intro (Warning)” featuring Crash of Da Ridaz, the album immediately establishes a confrontational tone that grips the listener’s attention. Tracks like “Gangsta Pimpin'” and “Fuck Wit Us!” set the thematic elements of street-life, power, and raw ambition. “Let Him Do It,” featuring an ensemble cast including Dru Down and Phatts Bossi, serves as an early climax, boasting a robust and menacing beat that encapsulates the core ethos of the album.

Interspersed with skits such as “Priceless” and “Set Trippin’,” the album balances narrative segments with high-energy anthems. These skits serve as both thematic breaks and storytelling elements, enriching the album’s multi-dimensional tapestry. Songs like “Ain’t Built For This War” and “Armed & Dangerous” reveal the darker elements of gang life, touching on the incessant conflicts and the readiness for violence that often come with it.

“Cali Love, Pt. 3” is a love letter to California, presenting the state as a backdrop where dreams and nightmares coexist. The track “Realeast Niggas Around” acts as an ode to loyalty, a recurring theme that’s explored throughout the album. As the album progresses towards its conclusion, tracks like “I’m From The Hood” and “My Roller’s” reinforce the idea of rootedness in one’s community, even when the environment is fraught with danger and hardship.

With C-Bo as the presenter and executive producer, along with Senior Producer Terrance (T-Po) Powe, “Gang Affiliated” showcases meticulous art direction and mastering by Shemp and “Big Bottom” Bob Lanzner respectively. The album remains a classic, capturing the zeitgeist of West Coast rap in the early 2000s and serving as a historical document for the genre. It’s a no-holds-barred portrayal of life on the streets, making it an indispensable listen for any fan of hardcore hip-hop.