Customer Reviews

Gangsta Lean

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Undoubtedly, D.R.S. (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) released the most interesting urban album of 1993. Combining the waning R&B format, new jack swing, with the surging "g-funk" sound, D.R.S. became a surprise hit act in 1993. In fact, the mere success of the lead single was unprecedented for a "rap" group at the time. But who wouldn't be moved by a sentimental dedication to all the brothas lost in the war-torn streets? It moved the whole country, as it topped the R&B charts and was all the rage throughout the fall of '93.

D.R.S. also managed another hit in "Scoundrels Get Lonely". While not as successful as "Gangsta", the single proved that this group was not a one-hit wonder. Both singles favored the R&B flavor of the album, as they crooned effortlessly and incorporated synchronized harmonies. A number of album tracks are worth mentioning as well. "Strip" and "44 Ways" are G-Funk-ness at its best, while "Trust Me" and "Bonnie & Clyde" invokes new jack swing-ness at its best. All tracks mentioned should be on repeat play.

New Jack Swing and G-Funk were two separate genres before this release. This album was the first and only to collaborate both genres successfully and gain commerical attention. Unfortunately, D.R.S. never issued a follow-up, making this rare collaboration a gem worth searching for. In other words, cop this novel release. Not only for nostalgia, but for a piece of very short musical history.

DRS (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) realesed the CD Gangsta Lean, everyone called it Ganksta R&B, Cuz these guys are sick! The big hit single "Gangsta Lean" was a big hit and its a soft tune about the struggles of losing a homie in Los Angeles. Then the song "Strip," that has the BBD (Bell Biv Devoe) new jack swing dance feel to it is a great song with some intense lyrics. But nothin' compared to the sick "Sickness," this song is as sick as it gets, DRS basically saying I got a problem with killing women, they say "I'll put my nine in between your legs and Pull the Muthaphuccing trigga." "Scoundrels Get Lonely," is a great song and it was a hit as well. My Favorite song has to be "Mama Didn't Raise No Punk," which has a sample of Dr. Dre's "Deep Cover." If you don't like R&B and your a str8 up gangsta rap fan, you'll love this cd. DRS is everythang but R&B.

This is cd is one of the best I've heard. Number two and number five are two of the greatest songs. Number five really got to me since I've had friends die. I put it in my car and drive and think about friends who are gone. And number two gives me energy, it really gets me going.

I first heard this cd back in the mid-90's when DRS had their big hit, "Gangsta Lean." That is a great song, but believe it or not, the rest of the DRS cd is even better! For several years, I could not find this cd anywhere! I actually had to special order it from Best Buy. It was worth it though. "Strip," "Mama Didn't Raise no Punk," "I've Got that Sickness" and the very best of all, "Make it Rough," are all great tracks. I am disapointed that DRS never had a second album. These guys could rap and sing, but with a west-coast flavor unlike Bone Thugs. As a matter of fact, I have often wondered if one of the members of DRS is none other than the rapper T.Q???

Gangsta Lean and Make It Rough are of da chain. Get this CD for those 2 songs and you will be lovin the CD.

I have been searching for this CD for several years. The whole CD is tight. I love Bonnie and Clyde, Gangsta Lean, and Scoundrels Get Lonely the most. This album brings back memories of the early 90's music.

This CD is str8 up ganksta RnB, and datz foe real cuzz. DRS puttin it down foe Los Angeles, and makin ah new sound foe RnB and lyrics. Best song off tha cd is "Gangsta Lean," but "Mamma Didnt Raise No Punk," is also pretty ... good also. Then There is "Strip" kinda sounds like somethin' Bell Biv Devoe would do. There isnt one bad song off dis CD cuzz. So if youz aint down foe Rnb and don't like tha way Rnb artist dress DRS changes all that. DRS are lookin' ganksta and puttin down ganksta lyrics cuzz. If u aint got dis go get it

In my opion this was one of the albums released in the early 90's. The song Gangsta Lean was the a song that touched or in better words related to alot of kids then and now. When I heard this song a few weeks before my friend's death I related to it alot. This has got to be one of the classic rap songs of the 90's. Thanks for listening to me.

I got the cd for mainly that one song. It is the bomb! Gangsta Lean touched so many people over the world because it hit home, for real! I love that song!

If you like the old school music, then definitely check this album out! I am happy to own this album again, it has some great songs that I guarantee you will never hear anywhere else! Its absolutely not like anything else I have ever heard!