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Black Mafia Life is the second studio album by American hip hop group Above the Law. This album is what would be considered the blueprint of the G-Funk sound similar to Dr Dre's The Chronic. The album was recorded in 1991 into 1992 but was held back due to legal issues with Epic And Dr. Dre's Departure from Ruthless Records. It was released on February 2, 1993, via Ruthless Records. The album peaked at number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 37 on the US Billboard 200. Rolling Stone gave the album 4.5 stars of 5.

Black Mafia Life
Studio album by
Above the Law
ReleasedFebruary 2, 1993
Recorded1991–92
Studio
  • The Edge Recording Studios (Torrance, CA)
  • Audio Achievement (Torrance, CA)
GenreWest Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, G-funk
Length71:23
Label
  • Ruthless
  • Giant
  • Reprise
Producer
  • Eazy-E (exec.)
  • Above the Law
Above the Law chronology
Vocally Pimpin'
(1991)
Black Mafia Life
(1993)
Uncle Sam's Curse
(1994)
Singles from Black Mafia Life
  1. "Call It What You Want"
    Released: April 23, 1992[1]
  2. "V.S.O.P"
    Released: November 29, 1992[2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
Rolling Stone

As on the group's previous works, Livin' Like Hustlers and Vocally Pimpin', this album's audio production was mostly handled by A.T.L. themselves, but this one excluded any contributions from Lay Law. It featured guest appearances from Kokane, Eazy-E, 2Pac, MC Ren, and Money-B. Its lead single "V.S.O.P." peaked at number 9 on the Hot Rap Singles and number 97 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.

Above the Law member Go Mack left the group after release of this album.


Track listing


All tracks produced by Above The Law

No.TitleLength
1."Black Triangle"1:50
2."Never Missin' A Beat"6:58
3."Why Must I Feel Like That?"4:08
4."Commin' Up"5:21
5."Pimpology 101"4:04
6."Call It What You Want" (featuring 2Pac & Money-B)4:33
7."Harda U R Tha Doppa U Faal"4:49
8."Game Wreck-Oniz-Iz Game" (featuring Eazy-E & Kokane)5:12
9."Pimp Clinic"6:20
10."V.S.O.P."4:49
11."Process Of Elimination (Untouchakickamurdaqtion)" (featuring M.C. Ren)5:56
12."G's & Macaronies"4:04
13."G-rupies Best Friend" (featuring Kokane)5:30
14."Mee Vs. My Ego"5:20
15."Outro"2:21
Total length:1:11:23

Notes[4]


Personnel



Chart positions


Billboard Music Charts album
Billboard Music Charts singles

References



На других языках


- [en] Black Mafia Life

[es] Black Mafia Life

Black Mafia Life es el tercer álbum del grupo de gangsta rap Above the Law, lanzado el 2 de febrero de 1993. Black Mafia Life fue un éxito, recibiendo 4.5 estrellas de la revista Rolling Stone y alcanzando el 37º lugar en la lista Billboard 200.

[ru] Black Mafia Life

Black Mafia Life — третий студийный альбом группы Above the Law, вышедший в 1992 году.



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