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RRV2028 Gospel Gangstas - Gang Affiliated 200 Vinyl 732131698084
In an interview Mr. Solo said of the Gospel Gangstaz:
The Gospel Gangstaz stand in a position to help, because we have seen how the gospel of Christ is real. Our lives were changed from selling crack, drive-by shootings, car-jacking and illicit sex, to a life of peace, joy and happiness because of Christ. We want to go back to the hood and let our light shine.
KEY SELLING POINTS
- Featured as No. 1 on the Top 20 Christian Hip-Hop Albums of All Time in the July/August 2010 issue of HM Magazine
- Originally released in 1994 on Myx Records, a dance/hip-hop imprint of Frontline Records
- First time ever pressed on vinyl
- Very limited 200 unit pressing of double blue vinyl gatefold
- Remastered by Rob Colwell for superior sound quality
- Part of the Retroactive Records elite Legends Remastered series
- Produced by DJ Dove (SFC)
- West Coast Christian hip-hop group from Los Angeles, California
- Group name reflects that the original members were former members of the notorious Crips and Bloods gangs
- Founder Mr. Solo became a Christian after nearly dying in a gang-related shooting
- Ranked No. 37 on the Greatest Christian Albums of All Time list
- Peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart
- Praised by mainstream artists such as Coolio, Snoop Dogg, Salt ’n Pepa, and Run-D.M.C.
- Features a no-holds-barred presentation of the gospel tailored to ghetto audiences
- Some 90s Christian music retailers refused to carry the album due to its heavy use of gang slang, particularly the word "nigga"
- Tackled controversial and real-life issues, including police brutality, welfare struggles, gang warfare, sexual promiscuity, murder, rape, and drug dealing, making it both an equal-opportunity offender and a best-seller
- A revered Christian classic that, if released in the mainstream, would be honored alongside West Coast hip-hop legends like The Chronic, Doggystyle, Straight Outta Compton, and Life Is...Too Short
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A must-have for fans of Ice Cube, MC Eiht, N.W.A, Eazy-E, early Snoop Dogg, and Above The Law
ABOUT THE ALBUM
In 1994, at the height of the gangsta rap era, Gospel Gangstaz emerged with Gang Affiliated, a game-changing debut that redefined the possibilities of Christian hip-hop. As former members of the notorious Crips and Bloods, the group brought an authenticity to the genre that was unparalleled. Founder Mr. Solo turned to Christ after surviving a gang-related shooting, and with DJ Dove (of SFC) handling production, they crafted an album that was both a raw reflection of street life and a bold declaration of faith.
The album didn't shy away from the realities of the hood. Police brutality, gang violence, drug dealing, and systemic struggles were all addressed with an unfiltered honesty that made Gang Affiliated a controversial yet undeniably powerful statement. Its fearless approach led to resistance from some Christian retailers, who balked at the group's use of gang slang, particularly the word "nigga." Yet, the album’s refusal to conform only made it more impactful. The streets recognized its truth, and even mainstream artists like Coolio, Snoop Dogg, Salt ’n Pepa, and Run-D.M.C. gave it their respect.
Despite the Christian market’s hesitancy, Gang Affiliated became a landmark release. It peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and was later ranked No. 1 in HM Magazine’s July/August 2010 list of the Top 20 Christian Hip-Hop Albums of All Time. It also secured a spot at No. 37 on the list of Greatest Christian Albums of All Time. More than just an album, Gang Affiliated was a cultural statement, proving that Christian rap could stand toe-to-toe with its secular counterparts without sacrificing authenticity.
Musically, the production was a step ahead of most Christian rap of the era. Gospel Gangstaz delivered a polished sound that held its own against the biggest West Coast releases. Sampling mainstream rap tracks—something almost unheard of in Christian music at the time—gave it an edge that made it all the more groundbreaking. The album’s messages, though deeply rooted in the issues of the ’90s, remain strikingly relevant.
To curb controversy, two interview segments with a pastor were included in the album, acknowledging the pushback Gang Affiliated would inevitably face. Yet, its impact was undeniable. In a world where Christian hip-hop often struggled to be taken seriously, Gospel Gangstaz brought credibility, truth, and hard-hitting beats to the table. If Gang Affiliated had been released in the mainstream, it would be mentioned in the same breath as The Chronic, Doggystyle, Straight Outta Compton, and Life Is…Too Short.
The album remains a landmark in Christian hip-hop—a fearless, boundary-pushing release that still stands the test of time. Now, remastered by Rob Colwell and reissued as part of Retroactive Records' Legends Remastered series, Gang Affiliated returns in a stunning 200-copy double blue vinyl gatefold edition. This limited pressing is a must-have for fans of Ice Cube, MC Eiht, N.W.A, Eazy-E, Above The Law, and early Snoop Dogg. If you’ve never heard it before, now is the time to experience one of the most important and uncompromising Christian rap albums ever made.
TRACKS
Death For Life (Intro) 1:57
Before Redemption 5:25
O.G.G. Intro 1:29
Mobbin' (Gang Affiliated) 4:17
Testimony 6:06
Ain't Nuthin' Changed 0:40
Vengeance Is Mine 4:47
Interrogation 1 2:32
Y Cain't Da Homiez Hear Me 5:53
The Holy Terra 4:52
Interrogation 2 3:00
One Time 3:55
Trial By Error 0:49
Tears Of A Black Man 5:00
Da Gangsta Prayer 0:23
Gospel Gangsta Voyage 4:20
A Gruuv Fo Sum Preachin' 2:20
Death For Life (Intro) / Before Redemption / O.G.G. Intro / Mobbin' (Gang Affiliated) / Testimony / Ain't Nuthin' Changed / Vengeance Is Mine / Interrogation 1 / Y Cain't Da Homiez Hear Me / The Holy Terra / Interrogation 2 / One Time / Trial By Error / Tears Of A Black Man / Da Gangsta Prayer / Gospel Gangsta Voyage / A Gruuv Fo Sum Preachin'
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