Suga Free Street Gospel 2xLP

Suga Free Street Gospel 2xLP vinyl with a gatefold sleeve is now available.

Limited edition of 500 copies.
Shipping will begin on Monday, May 19.

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Street Gospel is Suga Free’s debut studio album, released in 1997. Originally from Pomona, California, Suga Free’s stage name and unique image reflect his deep connection to West Coast street culture, with his music heavily influenced by his real-life experiences as a pimp and street poet.

Suga Free began making a name for himself in the mid-1990s, catching the attention of influential producer DJ Quik. Their collaboration led to the creation of Street Gospel, an album that introduced Suga Free’s distinctive style: off-beat flows, sharp, often humorous storytelling, and brutally honest lyrics about street life, relationships, and survival.

Street Gospel combines raw, unfiltered narratives reminiscent of West Coast icons like Too $hort, DJ Quik, and E-40, with funky, melodic G-funk productions entirely crafted by DJ Quik and his production team. The result is a project that captures the essence of Southern California’s street culture while standing out for its originality and lyrical audacity.

Throughout the album, Suga Free delivers an unconventional but captivating flow, often rapping slightly ahead or behind the beat, creating a unique rhythm that became his signature. His lyrics reflect both the harsh realities and the street wit of life in Pomona and the greater Los Angeles area.

The project features appearances by DJ Quik, Playa Hamm, and Hi-C, among others, further establishing Suga Free’s place within the West Coast hip-hop scene.

With Street Gospel, Suga Free delivered a bold, authentic, and musically rich debut that has since become a cult classic in West Coast rap, praised for its originality, honesty, and undeniable funk influence.

SUGA FREE STREET GOSPEL TRACKLIST

  1 - Intro
  2 - Why U Bullshittin'?
  3 - I'd Rather Give You My Bitch
  4 - Doe Doe and a Skunk
  5 - Don't No Suckaz Live Here
  6 - Tip Toe
  7 - I Wanna Go Home (The County Jail Song)
  8 - If U Stay Ready
  9 - Fly Fo Life
10 - On My Way
10 - Secrets
12 - Table Interlude
13 - Dip Da
14 - Tip Toe (Reprise)

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