Name That Group/Album [early 1990s LA gangster rap edition]

August 22, 2013 8:00 AM

Looking for the name of a group and their album from Compton (I think). Google-fu has failed.

I vividly remember having a CD in 93-95 of a "gangster rap" group out of Compton (or somewhere in LA). I thought they had Compton in the name of the group, but I've struck out on Google.

Things I remember: the CD's artwork was a closeup of a map of Compton (I think), along with the cliche pictures of guns, etc. I don't think the artists appeared on the CD cover. It was very much a copy of N.W.A.'s sound and delivery.

I know it isn't Compton's Most Wanted (MC Eiht, etc.).

Any help?

posted by kuanes to Media & Arts (5 answers total)

Above the Law?
posted by chrchr at 8:06 AM on August 22, 2013

What about other NWA related acts? Like MC Ren or The D.O.C.?
posted by mathowie at 8:38 AM on August 22, 2013

Rate Your Music doesn't have many bands with "Compton" in the name that sound like the ones you're looking for, beyond Compton's Most Wanted.
posted by filthy light thief at 11:06 AM on August 22, 2013

Best answer: Maybe South Central Cartel? But I don't think they have cover art that matches your description
posted by Hoopo at 12:38 PM on August 22, 2013 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Nice one, Hoopo!

South Central Cartel is it.

By the way, in the background of the "'N Gatz We Truss" album is a map of (I'm guessing) LA.
posted by kuanes at 1:15 PM on August 22, 2013