The G-Funk Junkies Podcast

First and foremost, I want to thank Foesum for taking the time to chop it up with me. We recorded this session on July 31st and now, as a treat we are dropping this finished product on Mexican Independence Day ('cause why not?) Peep game as they discuss their history, their intersectionality with Chicano Rap and Death Row and their influences.

Rest In Peace to Larry "Slow Pain" Patino, Chicano rap legend. This episode of 5 Minutes of G-Funk I share a little something about this particular album. Kick back and enjoy the commentary, share your favorite song from this album with us in the comments below!

Originally published for the 4th of July weekend, I dropped the long awaited review of "Eastside Drama" by the legendary and infamous Brownside. I would like to dwell deeper into this album because there is sooooo damn munch to say about this project that both DJs Tony G and Julio G had a major hand in developing for the streets. This is a staple in every Chicano's library and now you get to hear the G-Funk Junkies take on it.

Happy 619 Day (June 19th), to celebrate this day I am dedicating this short segment of 5 Minutes of G-Funk to San Diego. Kick and listen to a few quick facts and my overall opinion on this underground classic from the 6-1-9. Crack a cold one open and enjoy!

New segment of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast is "5 Minutes of G-Funk" where we review albums in 5 minutes (or so) for the sake of getting more content out. Depending on how popular these get we will dwell deeper in the album do a full length & detailed review. For now, enjoy this Ruthless Records gem. Listen as we shoot you with some facts, some little known facts and our short opinion!

With Cinco De Mayo on the horizon, we said "screw it, why not" and did a short segment of Words From the Wyze to commemorate both Cinco-de-Drink'o and Inglewood's very own Mack 10's relationship to Murry Brumfield's label: Familia Records. Sit back and peep this 6 minute segment on a little known fact of West Coast Hip Hop History. Drink up!

With 420 upon us, Wyze put together a list for all the smokers in the house to groove to. Enjoy this Top 20 of some of the most overlooked West Coast & G-Funk tracks out there.

Last year we did a tribute video when San Diego's own Knightowl passed away so suddenly. In that video, Sixx mentioned an interesting fact, Owl has multiple "Best of / Greatest Hits" compilations. Well, my boy Sixx returns to join me for a 1st Anniversary tribute to the legendary Knightowl where we discuss what songs we would add if WE could make our own "Best Of" or "Greatest Hits" compilation. Join us as we share our favorite tracks. Let us know what yours are and which you'd choose for your own compilation.

Today I want to share some thoughts with you all. For the last few weeks there's been a little buzz and controversy floating around on social media regarding the status of Chicano rap. Conejo (the rapper) reached out to share his video about his homie Prime's comments about the current status of Chicano Rap prompting me to make this analysis. Here I address several points made in that video, the comments Prime made, and the publicity stunt by King Lil G tying it all together plus my own social commentary about it all!! You won't wanna miss it!!!

It took about 30 years to hear the story of how "Diego Town" by San Diego's very own Aztec Tribe to be told. Allow us to share this retrospective look at what this song means to the culture, San Diego and to Chicanos in general. Three decades ago Aztec Tribe dropped a bomb on wax and it gave the emerging San Diego rap scene a voice it only amplified with the passage of time. Kick and let us know what your thoughts are on this 1991 classic from the 619. Be sure to follow us on YouTube and Instagram if you haven't done so already! These excerpts and soundbites mostly came from The Boom Bap Meets The G Shit and recorded/uploaded on YouTube by The Madman himself.

We are taking it straight into the 805 with this long awaited and often requested review of this classic from the Mexican Avengers. Take a trip with us and dust this album off your shelf as Wyze from The G-Funk Junkies breaks down the album's samples, critiques and reviews all the while adding some social commentary on the rumors, lyrics and beats. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Youtube and Instagram as well!

To commemorate the coming of Dia De Los Muertos, your boy Wyze put together something special for the fallen rappers who are no longer here with us. Because the mainstream will not even acknowledge our contributions, you know the G-Funk Junkies are here to pay homage. Hopefully you appreciate this short episode. And who knows, maybe you find some new material you weren't aware of. Que en paz descanzen todos, peace!

We've all heard the question. But as of yet, we haven't heard a good answer. Well, for this subset of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast, Imma kick it off with a segment I will call "Words from the Wyze". Peep the short episode. Let us know what you think!

Ever wanted to know what happened to Westside Grim (aka West Grim)? Find out on this exclusive interview. From his beginnings, collaborations with Spanish Fly, the Lawless clique, his time on Familia Records and involvement with Murry Brumfield's Westpresentin' compilation. Tune in and give it a listen!

Taking a dive into an underappreciated and often overlooked group from Southeast LA who dropped a gem only to never be heard from again. Originally released on AW Records, Murry Brumfield acquired the rights to their album and put it on Familia Records. There's a special track only available on tape, take a listen as we discuss this album in its entirety.

It's the return of the G-Funk Junkies, and to commemorate this Friday the 13th before the stroke of midnight, we are dropping this incredible interview with the Harbor Area's very own: Frank Contreras aka DJ Tricks from the legendary group Spanish Fly. Join us as DJ Tricks takes us through his involvement with music at an early age, to the recording of their first hit singles, their eventual debut album and much more. It's not every day that we get to hear some Hip Hop history, especially from the underground. Please sit back, grab a six pack and chill to this episode!

Join us as we remember the career and accomplishments of the man, the myth and the legend: Knightowl. With over 30 years in the industry, We couldn’t fit them all in but listen as we piece together the time line from interviews and our own commentary and more. Rest In Peace Ramon “Knightowl” Corona.

With the stereotypes and constant oversimplification of what has been dubbed Chicano Rap, The G-Funk Junkies want to spin this notion under a different light. We put together a short playlist of some underground & mainstream West Coast Rap songs all throughout the 90's that are either from or feature members of the Long Beach group Foesum. We start off with an original version of what eventually became a Death Row Classic and work our way down to the end of a 1990s: Foesum3 DeepFoesumSlow PainFoesumDeuce MobLitefootG-Fellas

West up to everybody listening. Today The Junkies are accompanied by a fellow music collector from CalifaRap.net to dissect an album from his neck of the woods. Join us as we explore a Harbor Area favorite, follow along as we drop some facts, talk some shit and dwell deep into the music!

Welcome back, Junkies from across the land. Today's episode is a short one, to make up for a lost file we had recorded. To make up for the loss, Wyze slapped this together to bring you some thoughts, opinions and insight on a long forgotten treasure. Dwell with the G-Funk Junkies as we take on this EP from 1995 that was released by Thump Records. Tune in to hear about the genius production from one of Chicano Rap's dopest producers and a rapper who had a promising start.