Real Brothas - B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta

"Real Brothas" came as the debut release from the real-life brothers B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta, a Compton, LA pair associated with Eazy-E and his Ruthless Records label. This was their one and only album and finds them laying down some hardcore West Coast rap material. They brought this one in 1995, a few months after Eazy's passing and so there is a dedication to him on here, in addition to the general Gangsta Rap work from out of South Central, which the LA Rap acts from the early to mid nineties are known to do, as the two Crips come to do damage. 1. "Everyday Allday" They kick the thing off in a dramatic fashion by ...  Read the complete review

First off, you're probably thinking "who on earth are B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta", as well as "look at that price!" B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta are rarely known among Hip-Hop fans, so for music lovers of other genres to have heard of the Compton California natives would be a miracle. They're best known for their collaberation with Eazy-E in 1993 on the single "Real Compton City G's", which happened to be a record aimed in the direction of Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg post NWA split. Knocc Out & Dresta were hopeful of being signed onto Eazy-E's Ruthless Records label, unfortunately though this wasn't to be due to the passing ...  Read the complete review