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| Black Mafia Life | ||
|---|---|---|
| Album by Above the Law | ||
| Released | 1993 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | West Coast gangsta rap | |
| Length | 71 min 23 s | |
| Record label | Warner | |
| Producer | Above the Law | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| The Source review | Favorable | December, 1992, p.72 |
| Above the Law Chronology | ||
| Livin' Like Hustlers ( 1989) | Black Mafia Life ( 1993) | Uncle Sam's Curse ( 1994) |
Black Mafia Life was the second album by gangsta rap crew Above the Law, released on February 2February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 332 days remaining (333 in leap years). Events 962 Pope John XII crowns Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor. 1032 Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes King of Burgundy. 1119 Callixtus II, 1993; being released some time after their popular debut, Black Mafia Life proved a surprising success. Especially without Dr. DreAndre Young (born February 18, 1965 in Los Angeles, California), better known as Dr. Dre became a pioneer in today's hip-hop culture and gangsta rap. Dre started his producing career as a member of The World Class Wreckin' Cru during the first half of the (who had produced their debut), the album was not widely expected to live up to expectations. Rolling Stone magazine gave the album 4.5 stars.
Billboard Music Charts - singles
1993 "V.S.O.P." Hot Rap Singles No. 9 1993 "V.S.O.P." Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks No. 97