| Bangin' on Wax: Greatest Hits | ||||
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| Released | August 27, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–1994 | |||
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| Label | Dangerous | |||
| Producer | Ron "Ronnie Ron" Phillips | |||
| Bloods & Crips chronology | ||||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
Bangin' on Wax: Greatest Hits is a compilation album by American rap group, Bloods & Crips. The album was released on August 27, 1996, by Dangerous Records. The album was produced by Ron "Ronnie Ron" Phillips and written by Bloods & Crips members.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Slob B.K.O." | 5:55 |
| 2. | "Going to Crip Nick" | 1:16 |
| 3. | "C-Alright" | 4:53 |
| 4. | "Break a Slob Down" | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Steady Dippin'" | 4:55 |
| 6. | "Nationwide Rip Ridaz" | 5:47 |
| 7. | "Wish You Were Here" | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Crip, Crip, Crip" | 4:50 |
| 9. | "Don't Stress Me" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "Shit Ain't Over" | 3:59 |
| 11. | "Shuda Beena B-Dog" | 4:38 |
| 12. | "Mafia Lane" | 4:12 |
| 13. | "Damu Ride" | 4:46 |
| 14. | "Piru Love" | 4:30 |
| 15. | "Bangin' on Wax" | 4:17 |
| 16. | "Time Is Gone, Nigga" | 4:47 |
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