Southwest Riders
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| Compilation album by B-Legit & E-40 | ||||
| Released | July 29, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | West Coast Hip Hop, Southern Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap | |||
| Length | 127:28 | |||
| Label | Jive, Sick Wid It | |||
| Producer | Alkatraz Productions, Big Rick, B-Legit (exec.), Bosko, Brotha Lynch Hung, Clint "Payback" Sands, Crazy C, DJ Paul, DJ Terraffying, D-Shot, E-40 (exec.), Gangsta, The Governor, Juicy J, KLC, K-Lou, Komacauszy, The Legendary Traxster, Levitti, Lil Ant, Phonk Beta, Pimp C, Race, Reg, Sam Bostic, Swoop G, Studio Ton, T-Mix, Tombstone | |||
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Southwest Riders is a compilation presented by American rappers B-Legit and E-40. It was released July 29, 1997 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Bosko, DJ Paul, Juicy J, KLC, The Legendary Traxster, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and T-Mix. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the Billboard 200.[1] The album features performances by Richie Rich, UGK, A-1, WC, 3X Krazy, Luniz, Celly Cel, Eightball & MJG, Twista and Brotha Lynch Hung.
A music video was produced for the song, "Yay Deep",[2] featuring E-40, B-Legit and Richie Rich.
The song, "Represent" was also released as a music video[3] to promote the compilation and later appeared on A-1's debut album, Mash Confusion. The video features cameo appearances by E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel and Suga-T.
The song, "N.S.R.", was also released on The Mossie's 1997 debut album, Have Heart Have Money.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| Rap Pages | (positive)[5] |
| RapReviews | [6] |
| The Source |  [7] |
Allmusic – "Southwest Riders is a fine collection of bass-driven Southern hip-hop. The individual artists aren't important -- the deep, rumbling bass grooves are, and they keep rolling throughout the entire collection, making it a worthwhile acquisition for bass-heads."[4]
Rap Pages – "...a 28-song rainbow of gangsterism lifestyles..."[5]
RapReviews – "...over 54 rappers combining for a near perfect double album. A few weaker tracks prevent this compilation from being flawless...Even 11 years later this compilation is still worth the price of admission. Perhaps mere coincidence or possibly a testament to the...scouting talent, you'll find that the bulk of the contributors are still dropping albums and still relevant in the game."[6]
The Source – "...a fitting introduction to some of the lesser known hustlers on the grind....Southwest Riders is a double album that is sure to satisfy long-time reality rap fiends..."[7]
Track listing
Disc one
| # | Title | Performers | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | Herm | Race, Reg |
| 2 | "Represent" | A-1 | Sam Bostic |
| 3 | "Walk With Me" | WC, CJ Mac | Clint "Payback" Sands |
| 4 | "Get Cha Mind Right" | Mystikal | KLC |
| 5 | "Big Bank" | Mr. Malik | Sam Bostic |
| 6 | "Paystyle" | 918 | DJ Terraffying |
| 7 | "Call The Coroner" | 3X Krazy | Sam Bostic |
| 8 | "Cop Stories" | Graveyard Shift | Tombstone |
| 9 | "Capable" | Luniz | Bosko |
| 10 | "Flashin'" | Cydal, Swoop G | The Governor, Swoop G |
| 11 | "Ain't Fuckin' Around" | Ska-Face Al Kapone | Alkatraz Productions |
| 12 | "Respect It" | Celly Cel | K-Lou |
| 13 | "On Top of the World" | The Comrads | Gangsta |
| 14 | "Bad Bitches" | Suga-T, The Conscious Daughters | Levitti, Big Rick |
| 15 | "Playa Haters" | San Quinn, Messy Marv | K-Lou |
Disc two
| # | Title | Performers | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mean Green" | Mean Green | |
| 2 | "Dis Year" | Tela | Crazy C |
| 3 | "Yay Deep" | E-40, B-Legit, Richie Rich | Studio Ton |
| 4 | "N.S.R." | The Mossie, Celly Cel | Studio Ton |
| 5 | "Hiside" | UGK | Pimp C |
| 6 | "About My Money" | Calvin-T | Sam Bostic |
| 7 | "Evil Ways" | Komacauszy, The Lost Mob | Komacauszy |
| 8 | "Niggas Talk Shit" | Eightball & MJG | T-Mix |
| 9 | "After Dollars No Cents" | Master P, Silkk the Shocker | K-Lou |
| 10 | "Y'all My Nugz" | Twista | The Legendary Traxster |
| 11 | "Tremendous" | Brotha Lynch Hung, Sicx, D-Dub, Tall Can | Brotha Lynch Hung, Phonk Beta |
| 12 | "Who Do I Trust" | D-Shot, The Mossie | D-Shot |
| 13 | "Threesixafix" | Three 6 Mafia | DJ Paul, Juicy J |
| 14 | "Load Unload" | Chilla Pertilla (Tha Chilla), Dope Spot | Lil Ant |
| 15 | "Getto Tales" | Cougnut, Baldhead Rick | Sam Bostic |
Chart history
| Chart (1997)[1] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 2 |
References
- 1 2 ((( Southwest Riders > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-01.
- ↑ E-40, B-Legit and Richie Rich - "Yay Deep" (official video). YouTube. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ↑ A-1 - "Represent" (official video). YouTube. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- 1 2 Stanley, Leo. Review: Southwest Riders. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-01-01.
- 1 2 Columnist. "Review: Southwest Riders". Rap Pages: 110. November, 1997.
- 1 2 Hernandez, Pedro 'DJ Complejo'. Review: Southwest Riders. RapReviews.com. Retrieved on 2010-02-14.
- 1 2 Columnist. "Review: Southwest Riders". The Source: 162. November, 1997.
External links
- Southwest Riders at Allmusic
- Southwest Riders at Discogs
- Southwest Riders (Disc 1) at MusicBrainz
- Southwest Riders (Disc 2) at MusicBrainz
- Southwest Riders at Tower Records