Above the Law is tagged as: gangsta rap, g-funk, hip-hop, west coast rap, rap Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, DJ Total K-Oss. Their first record deal was on Eric “Eazy-E” Wright’s Ruthless Records, the independent label owned by Wright that featured major acts like N.W.A., The D.O.C., and Eazy-E himself. In 1990 they released their debut album Livin’ Like Hustlers. Critically acclaimed on release, the album was produced by the group alongside casual member Laylaw and Dr. Dre, and featured a guest appearance by N.W.A… Despite the strong material, the album was a commercial flop. However, in their 1998 “100th issue,” The Source magazine listed Above The Law’s debut as one of the 100 Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time. A 1991 EP was released to promote the groups sophomore album. However, by the time Vocally Pimpin was released, it had received mixed reviews. With only a scant few new songs and mostly remixes, the EP did not perform well. It was during this time Dr, Dre was involved in a messy break up with Eazy E and Ruthless Records, and was (according to Ronin Ro’s Have Gun Will Travel) contractually obliged to produce two more songs for the group. Although these songs were recorded, they wer... Read More About Above the Law Biography...  Send Above the Law ringtones to your cell
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