South Central Cartel

South Central Cartel
South Central Cartel performing at Petit Bain in Paris in 2014.
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres West Coast Rap, Gangsta Rap, G-funk
Years active 1991–present
Labels G.W.K., Pump, Quality, DJ West
Associated acts Havoc & Prodeje, Young Murder Squad, Ice T, Spice 1, Ant Banks, Dresta
Members Havoc & Prodeje
Havoc (Havoc Da Mouthpiece)
Prodeje (or Big Prodeje)
Havikk the Rhime Son
L.V.
DJ Kaos
DJ Gripp
Young Prodeje (1993-present)

South Central Cartel is a hip hop group based in Los Angeles. Some of its popular songs include "U Gotta Deal Wit Dis", "Pops Was a Rolla", "Ya Getz Clowned", "Gang Stories", "Servin 'Em Heat", "Knocc on Wood" (Remix), and "All Day Everyday" & "Eastside-Westside" & "It's an S.C.C Thang".

Biography

As one of the original early-'90s West Coast gangsta collectives to follow N.W.A's lead, South Central Cartel first appeared with their debut album South Central Madness in 1991, before releasing a succession of albums throughout the remainder of the decade. After their follow-up, 1994s 'N Gatz We Truss, generated a sizable amount of attention in the gangsta rap underground. Def Jam Recordings signed the group, eventually resulting in their most commercially successful album, 1997s All Day Everyday.

During this same era, group leaders Havoc & Prodeje together released a string of albums on Pump Records as well, helping garner a small yet healthy cult audience. Despite their lack of mainstream success, the group does stand alongside fellow early-'90s West Coast colleagues such as N.W.A, Compton's Most Wanted, and Above the Law as gangsta rap pioneers.

Havoc is the son of Robert Squirell, member of The Chi-Lites music group.

Members

  • Prodeje (or Big Prodeje) (Austin Patterson)
  • Havoc (or Havoc Da Mouthpiece) (Cary Calvin)
  • Havoc & Prodeje (as a duo)
  • L.V. (Larry Sanders)
  • Havikk the Rhime Son (Brian West)
  • Young Prodeje (Patrick Pitts)
  • DJ Kaos (Gregory Scott)
  • DJ Gripp (Perry Rayson)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Release Peak chart
positions[1]
US US
R&B
South Central Madness 1991 — 51
'N Gatz We Truss 1994 32 4
Murder Squad Nationwide 1995 106 12
All Day Everyday 1997 178 35
Concrete Jungle Vol. 1 1999 — —
Gangsta Conversation 2001 — —
We Have the Right to Remain Violent 2002 — —
South Central Hella 2003 — —
Westurrection 2005 — —
Random Violence 2006 — —
Tha Hoodz in Us — —
ChucC N It Up 2009 — —

Compilation albums

  • Greatest Hits (2003)
  • The Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (2006)
  • Cartel or Die: SCC's Most Gangsta (2007)
  • SC Cartel Camp Presents Hood Favorites (2010)

Singles

Title Release Peak chart positions[2] Album
US
Rap		 US
R&B
"U Gotta Deal Wit Dis (Gangsta Luv)" 1992 30 — South Central Madness
"Ya Getz Clowned" — —
"Pops Was a Rolla" 1993 19 —
"Servin' Em Heat" — — 'N Gatz We Truss
"Gang Stories" (featuring Mr. 3-2 & Big Mike) 1994 12 63
"Seventeen Switches" — —
"It's a S.C.C. Thang" (featuring The Chi-Lites) 1995 — — Murder Squad Nationwide
"All Day Everyday" 1997 — — All Day Everyday
"S.C.G.'z" — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
  • 1993 : Havoc & Prodeje - Livin' in a Crime Wave
  • 1993 : Rhyme Poetic Mafia - Reign of Terror
  • 1994 : Havoc & Prodeje - Kickin' Game
  • 1995 : Mel-Low - It's a B.G. Thang
  • 1996 : Killafornia Organization (SCC, CMW, Bonaphyde, Dazzie Dee, Killa, Tray Dee, Hard Times & Wize Guyz) - Killafornia Organization
  • 1996 : Young Murder Squad - How We Livin'
  • 1996 : Sh'Killa - Gangstrez from da Bay
  • 1996 : L.V. - I Am L.V.
  • 1996 : Havoc & Prodeje, South Central Cartel & L.V. - The Gangstas In South Central
  • 1997 : Havoc & Prodeje - Prelude to the Peace (UK only)
  • 1997 : Young Rome & Evil Skeem - The War is On
  • 1997 : Havoc & Prodeje - Truez Neva Stop
  • 1998 : Young Prodeje - Diablo Flame On - Movie On Wax
  • 1998 : Rhyme Poetic Mafia - The Root of All Evil
  • 2000 : Hava Rochie (aka Havoc) - Self Made Legend: It's My Time to Shine
  • 2000 : L.V. - How Long
  • 2002 : L.V. & Prodeje - The Playground
  • 2002 : Gangsta Reese (YMS) - Full Metal Jacket
  • 2003 : Young Murder Squad - Don't B Scared
  • 2004 : Big Prodeje - Hood Music
  • 2004 : Big Prodeje - Random Violence (released in Japan)
  • 2005 : Big Prodeje - If the Chucc Fits, Wear It!
  • 2007 : Big Prodeje - Hood 2 Da Good
  • 2007 : Hot Dolla (Murder Squad) - Streetz on Lock (EP)
  • 2008 : Havikk the Rhime Son - The Rhime Son
  • 2008 : Havikk the Rhime Son & Hirntot Posse - Worldwide Cartel
  • 2008 : L.V. & Prodeje - Hood Affiliated
  • 2008 : Young Prodeje - Gangsta Life
  • 2010 : L.V. - Hustla 4 Life
  • 2010 : Big Prodeje & DJ AK - What Side U On ?
  • 2012 : Big Willie & Big Prodeje - Everythang Hood (EP)
  • 2013 : Big Prodeje AKA Mr. Hood Good - The Realest Shit Ya Never Heard
  • 2016 : D.CrazE the Destroyer ft. Insane LOC, South Central Cartel - The Reaper Project

References

  1. ↑ "Albums chart history". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
  2. ↑ "Singles charts history". Billboard. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
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