Wax N'Stacks Vinyl & CDs

Review: Live My Life is a great compilation of songs by the late great rapper 2Pac. It's prime West Coast hip hop that first arrived back on CD in 2005 and now thanks to the Wax N' Stacks (Cult Legends) label gets pressed up to a limited 180 gram gold vinyl. It features some of his lesser-known gems and plenty of big-name peers from his 90s heyday such as his great pal Notorious BIG, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg, Ed Bone, Mil & Young Sly and many more. It's a great reminder of one of hip hop's many great but sadly lost talents.

Review: Nate Dogg's G-Funk Classics is a landmark double album that showcases his smooth vocals and signature G-funk sound across a series of cult classics and much loved hit favourites. Released in two volumes, the album blends laid-back beats, soulful melodies, and West Coast rap influences that all serve to underline the Dogg's role as a pioneer of the genre. With features from artists like Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Tupac, the album includes standout tracks like 'Never Leave Me Alone' and "These Days,' which explore Nate's unique ability to mix r&b with gangster rap, which is what made this album such a defining moment in G-funk and cemented his legacy as the "King of Hooks" in hip-hop.

Review: This newly assembled compilation is a great example of Snoop Dogg's enduring influence in hip-hop. The record features collaborations with fellow legends such as Nate Dogg and Warren G who deliver classic tracks such as 'Never Leave Me Alone' and 'Friends.' While it doesn't introduce new material, the collection serves as a testament to Snoop's vast bay of worth and is a nostalgic journey through his extensive career. The inclusion of both well-known hits and deeper cuts provides a comprehensive look at his collaborations and brings out different sides to his sounds and styles to his bars. It's a fun, essential slab of wax.

Review: Warren G's 2005 album In The Mid-Nite Hour delivered more of his already by then well-established signature West Coast sound with smooth G-funk beats and laid-back flows. He will always be known for his classic track 'Regulate' but Warren G continued to fuse hip-hop with funk, soul and r&b influences throughout the following years, not least with this record. Standout tracks like 'In Case Some Sh*t Go Down' and 'I Need a Light' feature collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg and they perfectly capture that timeless West Coast vibe. The album blends some witty, pithy storytelling with his signature infectious grooves and stands tall as a testament to Warren G's talent as both a rapper and producer while keeping the G-funk legacy alive.