Alright, this is a great record (albeit a bit inconsistent), but it mainly got on the list because aside from Nirvana's In Utero and The Wu's Enter The Wu-Tang, there wasn't much else released this year. I've got to say that I dig this record more than I do Wu-Tang, mainly because I've listened to it a lot longer and, well, I'm representing West Coats. That said, this is one of the most influential records ever released, as it brought both West Coast hip-hop and G-Funk to the spotlight. This and The Chronic helped propel West Coast gangsta hip-hop to the forefront. The record's full of laid-back beats and chill samples, with a slower tempo and a focus on street life. Snoop and Dre's beats are some of the best you'll hear, and Snoops' signature flow shines. Of course, there's also guest appearances by vets Dre, Nate Dogg, and Warren G. Then you can't forget one of the best gangsta rap tracks out there-Gin and Juice. Even me, white as I can be, feel like I'm riding shotgun in an old DeVille down through South Central.
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