Released July 29, 1997 Length 127:28 Release date 29 July 1997 | Recorded 1995 Artists E-40, B-Legit Label Sick Wid It Records | |
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Producer Alkatraz Productions, Big Rick, B-Legit (exec.), Bosko, Brotha Lynch Hung, Clint "Payback" Sands, Crazy C, DJ Paul, DJ Terraffying, D-Shot, E-40 (exec.), Gangsta, The Governor, Juicy J, KLC, K-Lou, Komacauszy, The Legendary Traxster, Levitti, Lil Ant, Phonk Beta, Pimp C, Race, Reg, Sam Bostic, Swoop G, Studio Ton, T-Mix, Tombstone Southwest Riders
(1997) Sick Wid It's Greatest Hits
(1999) Genres Hip hop music, Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, Southern hip hop Similar E-40 albums, West Coast hip hop albums | ||
A 1 represent full cd version explicit lyrics g funk
Southwest Riders is a compilation presented by American rappers B-Legit and E-40. It was released July 29, 1997 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Bosko, DJ Paul, Juicy J, KLC, The Legendary Traxster, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and T-Mix. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the Billboard 200. The album features performances by Richie Rich, UGK, A-1, WC, 3X Krazy, Luniz, Celly Cel, Eightball & MJG, Twista and Brotha Lynch Hung.
Contents
- A 1 represent full cd version explicit lyrics g funk
- Mystikal get cha mind right
- Critical reception
- Songs
- References
A music video was produced for the song, "Yay Deep", featuring E-40, B-Legit and Richie Rich.
The song, "Represent", also appeared on A-1's debut album, Mash Confusion and was released as a music video to promote the compilation. The video features cameo appearances by E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel and Suga-T.
The song, "N.S.R.", was also released on The Mossie's 1997 debut album, Have Heart Have Money.
Mystikal get cha mind right
Critical reception
Allmusic – "Southwest Riders is a fine collection of bass-driven Southern hip-hop. The individual artists aren't important -- the deep, rumbling bass grooves are, and they keep rolling throughout the entire collection, making it a worthwhile acquisition for bass-heads."
Rap Pages – "...a 28-song rainbow of gangsterism lifestyles..."
RapReviews – "...over 54 rappers combining for a near perfect double album. A few weaker tracks prevent this compilation from being flawless...Even 11 years later this compilation is still worth the price of admission. Perhaps mere coincidence or possibly a testament to the...scouting talent, you'll find that the bulk of the contributors are still dropping albums and still relevant in the game."
The Source – "...a fitting introduction to some of the lesser known hustlers on the grind....Southwest Riders is a double album that is sure to satisfy long-time reality rap fiends..."
Songs
IntroJan-Paul Herm1:43
RepresentHyeon-a Seong - A-15:02
Walk With MeWC4:15