Bloods & Crips – Bangin’ On Wax 2…The Saga Continues

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The Bloods and Crips debut Bangin on Wax (1993) which we reissued in 2023 to an incredible reception inspired us to dig even deeper into this iconic catalogue. The follow-up, The Saga Continues, originally dropped only on CD in 1994. Now, for the first time ever, were proud to bring it to wax pressed on special edition half/half Blue and Red vinyl, of course. This concept was a pivotal moment in West Coast gangsta rap, uniting members of L.A.s two most infamous sets. Crips from Compton, Watts, and Long Beach, and Bloods from Inglewood and Los Angeles auditioned for the project, with the sharpest MCs selected for the final lineup. All proceeds from the original Bangin on Wax album went toward improving local schools and parks for the communitys children. Over 30 years later, the lone CD pressing regularly fetches 50+ on the secondary market and now the album finally arrives on vinyl. Sleeker in production and delivery, this record carries that true G-Funk swagger, tipping its hat to Warren G, Snoop, DJ Quik, and even Dr. Dre.

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