West Coast Bad Boyz II
| West Coast Bad Boyz II | ||||
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| Compilation album by various artists | ||||
| Released | January 28, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
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| Length | 1:12:19 | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| RapReviews | 5/10 |
West Coast Bad Boyz II is the fourth compilation album by American hip-hop record label No Limit Records and the third compilation in its West Coast Bad Boyz series. It was released on January 28, 1997 via Priority Records, serving as the sequel to 1994's West Coast Bad Boyz, Vol. 1: Anotha Level of the Game.
Production was handled by Craig B, K-Lou, Premiere Music, Binky Mack, Brotha Lynch Hung, CMT, Cellski, Chess, DJ Daryl, E-A-Ski, Gangsta, Homicide, JT the Bigga Figga, KLC, Khayree, MC Eiht, Mo B. Dick, Stro and Black C. It features contributions from Master P, 11/5, AllFrumThaI, Baldhead Rick, Brotha Lynch Hung, C-Bo, Cellski, C-Murder, D-Dubb, E-A-Ski, Get Low Playaz, Homicide, Loki, Lunasicc, Mac Dre, Marvaless, MC Eiht, Mr. Serv-On, Phonk Beta, Rappin' 4-Tay, RBL Posse, S.B., Silkk the Shocker, Tha Gamblaz, The Comrads, The Delinquents, Tru and Westside Connection.
It was a success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200 and number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Both the album and its opening song were dedicated to the memory of Tupac Shakur. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 8, 1997 for the sales of 500,000 units in the US alone.