Born Gangstaz

About Born Gangstaz

Born Gangstaz is the debut album released by gangsta emcee Boss, released on May 25, 1993, on Def Jam Recordings' West Coast-based sub-label DJ West and featured production from some of hip hop's top producers at the time, including Def Jef, Erick Sermon, Chyskillz, Jam Master Jay and MC Serch. The album features guest appearances from rappers Erick Sermon, AMG and group Onyx, as well as dancehall performers Papa Juggy and Admiral D. Born Gangstaz was a success, peaking at #22 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features two the Billboard singles: "Deeper" and "Recipe of a Hoe". Both singles topping the Hot Rap Singles chart. "I Don't Give A Fuck" / "Mai Sista Izza Bitch" and "Progress of Elimination" also were released as singles. Despite the success of this album, Boss has yet to release another album. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Born Gangstaz has sold 378,000 copies to date. The working title of the album was They Don't Have the Body Count. more »