Blackjack was a gangsta rap group from East Palo Alto, California, made up of rappers Black Jack, DSP, and Young AKayser. Their second album, “Addicted To Drama” was released in 1996 by Penalty Recordings and produced by Gentry Reed (Black Jack).

Killafornia was a gangsta rap collective from Compton, California, made up of rappers Tha Chill and Boom Bam (from Comptons Most Wanted, MC Eiht, South Central Cartel, Wize Guyz, Hard Times, Bonaphyde, Tray Dee (from the LBC Crew), Killa and Dazzy D. Their debut album, “Organization” was released in 1996 by Killa Cali Records / Thug Records and produced by 3 Strikes Prod.

Poppa LQ (born Kenneth Green) is a gangsta rap artist from South Central Los Angeles, California. His debut album, “Your Entertainment, My Reality” was released in 1995 by Houston-based hip-hop label Rap-A-Lot Records in association with Noo Trybe Records. The album was produced by DJ Battlecat, Jason Lewis, Joseph Jonhson, Kenneth Green, Mike Dean, and Tony Dennis.

Newnan, Georgia - 1996