South Central Cartel

As one of the original early-'90s West Coast gangsta collectives to follow NWA's lead, South Central Cartel first appeared with their debut album South Central Madness in early 1992 before releasing a succession of albums throughout the remainder of the decade. After Selling Over 500,000 of thousand of their debut release. The group caught the attention of Russell Simmons and became the 1st West Coast Group signed to Def Jam Records. They went on to release the Gold Selling Album , 1994's N Gatz We Truss, They would go own to release Murder Squad Nation Wide and Arguably their best work, 1997's All Day Everyday. Before The group asked Def Jam to release them from their Contract Over Business Politics. During this same era, group leaders Havoc and Prodeje released a string of albums on Quality Records as well, helping garner a healthy cult audience. Despite their lack of cross over success, the group still stand alongside fellow early-'90s West Coast collectives such as NWA, Compton's Most Wanted, and Above the Law as gangsta rap legends and pioneers.

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