The Govenor Floss Mode LP

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The Govenor's Floss Mode is now available for pre-order. Shipping will begin on June 22, 2026.                              

The album is limited to 200 copies. 

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Floss Mode is the only album by The Govenor, released in 1995 on Handle Bar Records. Hailing from Oakland, California, he emerged from the 1990s Bay Area underground scene alongside the House Reps collective, delivering a raw and authentic West Coast sound deeply rooted in street reality.

During a time when the Bay Area rap scene was being shaped by artists like Too Short, E-40, and Richie Rich, The Govenor offered a darker and more introspective perspective on everyday life. The album blends elements of mobb music, heavy basslines, G-funk influences, and street-centered storytelling focused on survival, loyalty, and ambition, capturing the atmosphere of mid-90s Oakland.

Produced by members of the House Reps collective as well as D.J.D., Go Twice, and Lev Jay Soul, the project moves between laid-back California grooves and more emotional, melancholic soundscapes. Tracks such as “Still On Parole,” “Hustlin’ Is The Final,” and the title track “Floss Mode” showcase a calm yet commanding delivery, shaped by street narratives and lived experience.

The album is also notable for its strong connections to major West Coast artists of the era, featuring contributions and affiliations with 2Pac, Richie Rich, and The Luniz, further anchoring the project within the California rap ecosystem of the 1990s.

With Floss Mode, The Govenor delivers a raw and authentic snapshot of Oakland rap at its peak. The album remains a respected underground West Coast classic, often regarded as a hidden gem of the gangsta rap era.

FLOSS MODE TRACKLIST

 1 - Born and Raised (ft. Richie Rich)
 2 - Hustlin' is the Final (ft. Luniz)
 3 - Possie Skit
 4 - Floss Mode (ft. Cydal)
 5 - Po' Nigga Bluez (ft. 2Pac)
 6 - 2 25 Life Skit
 7 - Still On Parole
 8 - Haters Rest In Peace 
 9 - Unfaithful (ft. Cydal)
10 - Always and Peace 
11 - Days Grow Longer