The Chronic
Everything published on Music Adviser UK under The Chronic — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gangsta Rap for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need a history degree to start listening. Just somewhere sensible to begin, and permission to feel a bit unsettled sometimes.
Essential Rap Music Albums Explained
Twelve albums, four decades, almost no shared sound — here's what to listen for on each essential rap music record, from arena rock crossover to concept album.
Essential G Funk Albums Explained
The genre had a concentrated peak and a handful of defining records. Here's what you need to know about each one before you listen.
The History of G Funk
G funk arrived in a single album in 1992 and transformed West Coast hip-hop overnight. Here's how the style emerged, peaked and left a lasting mark on music.
Essential Gangsta Rap Albums Explained
Six albums. Skip the greatest-hits playlists. Start here, in order, and the whole genre clicks into place.
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G Funk
Smooth, funk-influenced hip-hop gear and inspiration for bass-heavy grooves, synth textures and melodic production.
Gangsta Rap
Hard-edged hip-hop gear for gangsta rap, focused on strong vocals, deep bass and punchy street-level production.
Rap Music
Rap music centres on lyrical flow, rhythm and beat-led production. Find tools for recording, beat-making and vocal clari...
