Moment of Truth is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo Gang Starr, released on March 31, 1998, by Noo Trybe Records and Virgin Records. Gang Starr recorded Moment of Truth in sessions at D&D Studios. It is widely regarded as Gang Starr's magnum opus, and one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.
Joseph Thompson, better known by his stage name JT the Bigga Figga, is an American rapper, record producer, and record executive from the Fillmore, San Francisco, California. He has produced music on over one hundred albums, for artists including Daz Dillinger, Master P, The Game, San Quinn, and Messy Marv.
Dillinger & Young Gotti is the second studio album by American hip hop group Tha Dogg Pound. It was released independently on May 1, 2001, through D.P.G. Recordz. Production was handled by member Daz Dillinger, who also served as executive producer, Mike Dean and Blaqthoven. It features guest appearances from Beanie Sigel, RBX, Roscoe, Slip Capone and Xzibit.
"Boss' Life" is the fourth and final single from Snoop Dogg's 8th studio album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. The song originally featured Akon, but due to label issues the original vocals were replaced by Nate Dogg's for the single version. The lyrics of Snoop Dogg were co-written by The D.O.C. It samples "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by The Controllers. This is the last single that Nate Dogg was featured on before his death in 2011.
One Life 2 Live is the third solo studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on February 4, 1997 via AWOL Records. Production was handled by DJ Daryl, Mike Mosley and Big Will, with Freddie "T" Smith serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Lunasicc, Maniac Lok, Marvaless, Mississippi, Big Lurch, B-Legit, Da Misses and Mac Mall.
The Final Chapter is the fifth studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on March 9, 1999 via AWOL Records. Production was handled by D-Wiz, Troy-B, T-Roy and Kirk Crumpler, with Freddie "T" Smith serving as executive producer. The album peaked at number 81 on the Billboard 200 and at number 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States.
Blocc Movement is a collaborative album by American rappers Brotha Lynch Hung and C-Bo. It was released August 28, 2001 via JCOR Entertainment. Production was handled by Bosko, Evil, Floss P, Kreep, Lokei, Mike Mosley, Phonk Beta, Pierce and Shysti. It features guest appearances from C.O.S., Art B., Zigg Zagg, Kam, Killa Tay, Phats Bossi, Spice 1, Spider Loc, Tall Can, Tech N9ne and Yukmouth. The album peaked at number 79 on the Billboard 200 and number 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
Noo Trybe Records was an American hip hop record label established in 1994 by Eric L. Brooks and operated as a sublabel of Virgin Records. It worked with several independent hip hop labels including Rap-A-Lot Records and AWOL.
Playaz N the Game is the second solo full-length album by American rapper and producer JT the Bigga Figga from San Francisco. It was released on July 13, 1993 through Get Low Recordz, making it the debut for both JT and the indie label. The album features guest appearances from D-Moe, Gigolo G, Mac Mall, Rappin' 4-Tay and San Quinn.
Dwellin' in tha Labb is the third solo full-length album by American rapper and producer JT the Bigga Figga from San Francisco. It was released on October 10, 1995 through Get Low Recordz and Straight Out Tha Labb Entertainment with distribution by Priority Records. The album features guest appearances from 11/5, Andre "Herm" Lewis, Black C, Celly Cel, Cougnut, E-40, Get Low Playaz, Mac Mall, Master P, Pizzo, San Quinn, Seff tha Gaffla, The Delinquents, The Link Crew and Trev-G.
Don't Stop 'Til We Major is the debut solo full-length album by American rapper and producer JT the Bigga Figga from San Francisco. It was released on September 10, 1992, through Lil Daddy Records, re-released three years later via Get Low Recordz with distribution by Priority Records, and reissued in 2000 via Get Low Records with distribution by ILG/Bayside Ent. Distribution and on July 20, 2006, via SMC Recordings with distribution by Fontana Distribution.
Bay Area Bosses is a hip hop compilation album presented by JT the Bigga Figga. It was released on July 10, 2002 by Get Low Recordz.
Stackin Chips is the debut studio album by American rap group 3X Krazy. It was released on April 8, 1997 through Noo Trybe Records. Production was handled by Tone Capone, One Drop Scott, Ali Malek, Ant Banks, Bosko, Lev Berlak, Mike Dean, N.O. Joe, and Spenc. It features guest appearances from Luniz, Harm, Mr. Spence, Christión, Cydal, E-40, Dru Down, Mike Marshall, Pleasure and Seagram. The album made it to No. 136 on the Billboard 200, No. 28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 6 on the Top Heatseekers. One single, "Keep It on the Real," peaked at No. 19 on the Hot Rap Tracks, which was based on the 52nd Steet's 1985 song, "Tell Me How It Feels."
Mr. Lunasicc is the debut solo album by American rapper Lunasicc. It was released July 8, 1997, via AWOL Records. Recording sessions took place at AWOL Studios and at TML Studios in California. Production was handled by D-Wiz, DJ Daryl, Dr. Bumpinstein, Pizzo, Skills, The Boogie Man, Troy-B and WCM, with Freddie "T" Smith serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 151, Blacc, C-Bo, JT the Bigga Figga, Killa Tay, Laroo T.H.H., Levitti, Lil Ric, Marvaless, Pizzo, Probable Cauze, Thug Misses and Ephriam Galloway. The album debuted at number 92 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Its only single, "Hard Times", which peaked at No. 8 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
West Coast Bad Boyz II is the third West Coast Bad Boyz compilation released by No Limit Records. It was released on January 28, 1997, and was produced by some of the West Coast's top acts, including Brotha Lynch Hung, C-Bo and JT the Bigga Figga. West Coast Bad Boyz was a success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200 and number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Both the album and its opening song were dedicated to the memory of Tupac Shakur. It is certified Gold by the RIAA.
Ritchie Fontaine, also known as Lil Ric is an American rapper from Richmond, California, United States, formerly of No Limit and Noo Trybe Records. Lil Ric has worked with numerous other Californian rappers including Laroo, JT the Bigga Figga, Keak da Sneak, San Quinn and The Jacka.
Enemy of the State is the sixth solo studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released July 25, 2000 through West Coast Mafia/Warlock Records, making it his first album for his own indie label, West Coast Mafia Records, after leaving AWOL Records, which he did after the release of Til My Casket Drops. Recording sessions took place at Studio Prime in Seattle, Cosmic Slop Shop in Sacramento, Def Low Studio and GLP Studios in San Francisco, Nod Factor Studios in Missouri, and Hard Tyme Records. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mike Mosley, DJ Squeeky, Rick Rock, Wino, Beezie, JT the Bigga Figga, Meko, Mr. Lee and One Drop Scott, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Killa Tay, Mob Figaz, Yukmouth, CJ Mac, Daz Dillinger, Dotty, JT the Bigga Figga, Lil' Keke, Too Short and WC.
The Mobfather is the ninth studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on July 22, 2003 via West Coast Mafia Records. Recording sessions took place at Panic Room in Hollywood. Production was handled by Mark Sparks, Blaqthoven, Spade & Crash, Bosko, Rhythm D, Jelly Roll, Mobetta and Nan Dogg, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 151, Gotti, Crunch, Vitnomb, 40 Glocc, Bosko, Cyco, Eastwood, Erica Fox, Fed-X, Jobi, Killa Tay, KJ, Lil' Bo Peep, Mad Max, Nicole, Phats Bossi, Tha Realest, Thug Misses, Truck Turner, Young Meek and Yukmouth. The album debuted at number 199 on the Billboard 200, number 37 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 13 on the Independent Albums in the United States.
C-Bo's Mob Figaz is the debut studio album by American West Coast hip hop supergroup Mob Figaz. It was released on May 18, 1999 via West Coast Mafia Records/Git Paid Entertainment. Production was handled by Kezo, Lev Berlak, One Drop Scott, DJ Daryl, RobLo, SupaFlexXx, JT the Bigga Figga and Mo Stewart, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from C-Bo, Huccabucc, Young Kyoz, Spice 1, B.A., LaToya London, Marvaless, N4SA, Steady Mobb'n, Unda P, Young Meek and Yukmouth. It peaked at number 63 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US.
G.A.M.E. is a compilation album by American West Coast hip hop recording artist the Game. It was released independently on March 21, 2006, via Fast Life Music. JT the Bigga Figga and Bob Perry served as executive producers. Released without the Game's permission by JT the Bigga Figga causing a lawsuit and the Game encouraging fans not to buy it, but instead download it. The album peaked at #151 on the Billboard 200, #31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #14 on Independent Albums in the United States.
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