BG Knocc Out and Dresta "Real Brothas" (1995) -
06-12-2009, 02:10 PM
First and foremost...
FREE B.G. KNOCC OUT!!!!
Product Details:
Audio CD (August 15, 1995)
Original Release Date: August 15, 1995
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Polygram Records
ASIN: B000001EF8
Here's a review courtesy of Amazon.com that I completely agree with one hundred percent...
"In late 1995, Compton natives and half-brothers BG Knocc Out & Dresta released their debut album "Real Brothas" to little fanfare on Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. Recently I have been going through my collection and reviewing some of my favorite albums, trying to steer people towards some underrated hip hop releases. "Real Brothas" shines on multiple levels. While on the surface the duo may just look like another jeri-curled, Compton Crip rap group, Knocc Out and Dresta are two of the toughest, grittiest west coast rappers that I have heard, and despite their young age they come as hard as any, heavy with threats and stories. Musically the production is excellent, graced with the slow rolling, heavy bass, whiny synths, and hard beats of the best g-funk records of the 90s. Unfortunately, this album is long out of print and impossible to find, making its legend even greater. "Real Brothas" is one of my favorite west coast g-funk albums and I highly recommend it. The album begins with the banger "Everyday Allday," which is an upbeat cut with funky guitar line and bass, the MCs introduce themselves and their lifestyle. "Jealousy" explores the trials and tribulations of gang life, and the chorus is well sung by a female singer. "Who's the `G'?" is straight gangsta rap, with a nice woozy synth, another good song. "Compton Swingin'" is awesome, a funky, representing track with a great chorus, production, and verses from both parties. "Life's a Puzzle" drops a little philosophy, telling some stories too. Younger brother BG Knocc Out gets a chance to shine and explore his character on his self-titled solo cut. "Compton Hoe" is humorous and entertaining and boasts one of the best beats on the album. My favorite song is "Micc Checc," which is slow-rolling and will keep your head nodding. The chorus will have you chanting along after alisten or two. "Compton and Watts" is the first track where they diss Tha Dogg Pound, and they pledge to stay hard and true to their roots. On "50/50 Luv" they reminisce over their lost pal Eazy and look at their lifestyle from where they came from. After the title cut, a very upbeat, catchy track, comes "Do or Die," a deeper track exploring the pitfalls of urban life. "Take a Ride" and "Down Goes Another..." are two laidback but hard songs, just excellent g-funk cuts. The closer "DPG/K" is a definite highlight, a ruthless diss track aimed at DPG where they profess, "You'll never see Compton and Long Beach together." "Real Brothas" is consistent, very well produced, and entertaining. BG and Dresta are lyrically miles ahead of the rest of the g-funk crowd lyrically, and the production on this album makes it one of the best, perfect for riding to in the car or playing at anytime. I understand that fifty dollars is an outrageous price to pay for any album, but if it comes your way, definitely pick it up. I have heard that Knocc Out & Dresta have recently gone back to the studio to record new music for the first time since this album, and I can't wait for that. Until then, "Real Brothas" is gangsta rap at its finest."
Here's the tracklisting:
1. Everyday Allday
2. Jealousy
3. Whose The G
4. Compton Swangin'
5.Life's A Puzzle featuring LV
6. B.G. Knocc Out
7. Compton Hoe
8. Micc Checc
9. Compton & Watts
10. 50/50 Luv (My favorite and the first single)
11. Real Brothas
12. Do Or Die
13. Take A Ride
14. Down Goes Anotha Nigga
15. D.P.G./K (Dogg Pound Diss)
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