Southwest Riders is a compilation album presented by American rappers E-40 and B-Legit. It was released on August 26, 1997, by Sick Wid It Records and Jive 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.
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| Released | August 26, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996–97 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 127:28 | |||
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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
edit| Review scores | |
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| 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
editDisc one
edit| # | 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
edit| # | 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
edit| Chart (1997)[1] | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 2 |
References
edit- ^ a b Southwest Riders: Charts & Awards. 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.
- ^ a b Stanley, Leo. Review: Southwest Riders. AllMusic. Retrieved on 2010-01-01.
- ^ a b Columnist. "Review: Southwest Riders". Rap Pages: 178. October, 1997.
- ^ a b Hernandez, Pedro 'DJ Complejo'. Review: Southwest Riders. RapReviews.com. Retrieved on 2010-02-14.
- ^ a b Columnist. "Review: Southwest Riders". The Source: 178. October, 1997.