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About THE REAL GANGSTA190… Raw Stories. Authentic Voice. 90s Nostalgia. A seasoned vet, who has dropped several different projects with the #1 Underground Rap Label in Northern Ca…that brought you the hit "Gangsta Lean" by the group D.R.S., which was produced by Black Market Records founder Chris Jackson.Black Market Records built its reputation in the 1990s as a primary home for West Coast underground hip-hop. ​Brotha Lynch Hung: One of the flagship artists for Black Market Records in the early 1990s. His landmark releases like 24 Deep (1993) and Season of da Siccness (1995) helped put the label on the national map. ​X-Raided: A central figure in the label’s history. His 1992 debut album, Psycho Active, was produced alongside Brotha Lynch Hung and stands as one of the defining releases of Sacramento's early underground scene. ​Mr. Doctor: A prominent Sacramento collaborator and label mate during the 1990s. He gained wide attention through featured appearances on Brotha Lynch Hung’s tracks and released his debut album, Setripn' Bloccstyle (1995), under Black Market Records. ​Jacavelli 190: Associated with the label' roster, releasing underground projects such as Look Mom No Cusswords (2013) and Coffin Kit. Also through Black Market Records. ​Daz Dillinger: Though primarily associated with Death Row Records and Tha Dogg Pound, Daz Dillinger collaborated on multiple tracks alongside Black Market artists during various West Coast compilation projects and crossover features. C-Bo (Shawn Thomas) is a hugely influential Sacramento rapper who played a crucial role in establishing Black Market Records' regional footprint in the early-to-mid 1990s. ​Early Releases: After releasing his debut album Gas Chamber (1993) on AWOL Records, C-Bo partnered closely with Black Market Records and its roster for key West Coast collaborations, features, and compilation projects. ​Impact & Style: Known for his gritty delivery and hardcore West Coast gangsta rap sound, C-Bo contributed significantly to the "Northern Cali" hip-hop movement alongside Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided, and Mr. Doctor. ​Notable Work: Tracks like "Gas Chamber," "Liquor Sicc," and his extensive collaborative work with artists across both Black Market Records and AWOL Records made him one of the defining voices of the 1990s Sacramento rap scene.

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