South Central Cartel

In the early to mid-80s, South Central LA was a Warzone as the Crack Epidemic ravaged the city. Amidst this chaos, a group of soldiers who were rapping and trapping emerged, blending funk and rhythm to create a new sound that reflected the harsh realities of life on the streets.  They were South Central Cartel, pioneers of the gangsta rap genre, and they shook the music scene to its core with their debut album, "South Central Madness." Their gritty lyrics and hard-hitting beats stood shoulder to shoulder with the likes of NWA, Above the Law and Snoop Dogg.  Headed up by Prodeje and Havoc, the original SCC lineup included Havikk The Rhimeson, LV, DJ Kaos1, DJ Gripp, and Luva G. Young Prodeje/Cali Pitts made his first appearance on "N Gatz We Truss" and became an official Cartel member on "All Day Everyday." Their collaboration and contribution to the culture fearlessly embraced their perspective on gang affiliation, automatic weapons, and violent crime. "South Central Madness" paved the way for a new era of hip-hop, bridging the gap between East Coast dominance and the G-Funk sound of the West. SCC's influence on not only West Coast hip-hop but the entire scene, in general, cannot be overstated. Their music was heavily influenced by their experiences growing up in South Central LA, and their lyrics often addressed topics such as gang violence and police brutality.....