The G-Funk Junkies Podcast
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The G-Funk Junkies Podcast
A podcast dedicated to West Coast Hip-Hop & G Funk classics from a Chicano perspective =c/s=
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Mexicans and The N-Word In Hip Hop
For a while this has been a subject I wanted to address. I've heard all the excuses as to why Mexicans should say it, but none have been convincing. <...
G-Funk Junkies Interview w/ Knightmare
Last month on April 19, 2025 we got a chance to interview Imperial Valley's own Knightmare. You may have heard him on a few songs with the main man hi...
The Official Foesum Interview
First and foremost, I want to thank Foesum for taking the time to chop it up with me. We recorded this session on July 31st and now, as a treat we are...
![Slow Pain - "The Baby O.G." (1995) - [5 Minutes of G-Funk Review]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode/10301629/10301629-1694628006726-44c90cbf03b6a.jpg)
Slow Pain - "The Baby O.G." (1995) - [5 Minutes of G-Funk Review]
Rest In Peace to Larry "Slow Pain" Patino, Chicano rap legend. This episode of 5 Minutes of G-Funk I share a little something about this particular al...
![Brownside - "Eastside Drama" (1997) [5 Minutes of G-Funk Review]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode/10301629/10301629-1694627885146-7683566ad804a.jpg)
Brownside - "Eastside Drama" (1997) [5 Minutes of G-Funk Review]
Originally published for the 4th of July weekend, I dropped the long awaited review of "Eastside Drama" by the legendary and infamous Brownside.
Lil Rob - "Crazy Life" (1996) 5 Minutes of G-Funk Review
Happy 619 Day (June 19th), to celebrate this day I am dedicating this short segment of 5 Minutes of G-Funk to San Diego. Kick and listen to a few quic...
![Frost - "Smile Now Die Later (1995)" - [5 Minutes of G-Funk Review]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/10301629/10301629-1685468177231-572e24a8512c8.jpg)
Frost - "Smile Now Die Later (1995)" - [5 Minutes of G-Funk Review]
New segment of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast is "5 Minutes of G-Funk" where
we review albums in 5 minutes (or so) for the sake of getting more
Mack 10 & Familia Records
With Cinco De Mayo on the horizon, we said "screw it, why not" and did a short segment of Words From the Wyze to commemorate both Cinco-de-Drink'o and...
420 Selection (Top 20 Songs to smoke to)
With 420 upon us, Wyze put together a list for all the smokers in the house to groove to. Enjoy this Top 20 of some of the most overlooked West Coast...
What’s really the “Best of The Knightowl”? (G-Funk Junkies Tribute)
Last year we did a tribute video when San Diego's own Knightowl passed away so suddenly. In that video, Sixx mentioned an interesting fact, Owl has mu...
Is Chicano Rap Dead? Who's the King? What Hurt the Movement?
Today I want to share some thoughts with you all. For the last few weeks there's been a little buzz and controversy floating around on social media re...
Story of "Diego Town" by Aztec Tribe (Words from the Wyze #3)
It took about 30 years to hear the story of how "Diego Town" by San Diego's very own Aztec Tribe to be told. Allow us to share this retrospective look...
"Mexican Invasion" (1996) Review
We are taking it straight into the 805 with this long awaited and often requested review of this classic from the Mexican Avengers. Take a trip with u...
A G-Funk Junkies Dia De Los Muertos (Words from the Wyze #2)
To commemorate the coming of Dia De Los Muertos, your boy Wyze put together something special for the fallen rappers who are no longer here with us. B...
What is Chicano Rap? (Words from the Wyze)
We've all heard the question. But as of yet, we haven't heard a good answer. Well, for this subset of the G-Funk Junkies Podcast, Imma kick it off wit...
An Interview with West Grim (from the Harbor Area)
Ever wanted to know what happened to Westside Grim (aka West Grim)? Find out on this exclusive interview. From his beginnings, collaborations with Spa...
NMW - Norwalks Most Wanted (1993) Review
Taking a dive into an underappreciated and often overlooked group from Southeast LA who dropped a gem only to never be heard from again. Originally re...
Interview with DJ Tricks from Spanish Fly
It's the return of the G-Funk Junkies, and to commemorate this Friday the 13th before the stroke of midnight, we are dropping this incredible intervie...
A Tribute to Knightowl
Join us as we remember the career and accomplishments of the man, the myth and the legend: Knightowl. With over 30 years in the industry, We couldn’t...
What About Foesum? (1990-1999)
With the stereotypes and constant oversimplification of what has been dubbed Chicano Rap, The G-Funk Junkies want to spin this notion under a differen...
Lawless: "Here's To You" (1997) Review
West up to everybody listening. Today The Junkies are accompanied by a fellow music collector from CalifaRap.net to dissect an album from his neck of...
D Lyrical & The S.A. Mob - "Hoodlum Town" (1995 EP) Review
Welcome back, Junkies from across the land.
Today's episode is a short one, to make up for a lost file we had recorded.
To make up for th...
Part 2 - "Money, Power & Respect" Documentary Review
Tune in to part 2 of the review, we give our concluding commentary on the industry and the overall documentary.
“Money Power & Respect" (2003) Retrospective Review of the Documentary (Part 1)
Junkies from across the land, tune in to listen to a pair of Chicanos breaking it down with opinions, thoughts and criticisms about the industry's por...
Royal-T: "For the 619" (1993) Review
Join us as we discuss another short project from one of the most recognized faces in the underground: Royal T.
Check out the samples, his...
LSD: "Fully Strapped" (1995) Review
Today Wyze riding solo and treating you all to one of his favorite albums of all time: "Fully Strapped" (1995) by LSD! Join Wyze as he details the ori...
O.F.I.: "California Mack" EP (1998) Review
Today we tackle an underground gem by South Bay San Diego's very own: O.F.I.
First dropped on his independant label, Bad Habbit Muzik bac...
Mr. Shadow: “Til I Die” (1998) - Review - (Part 2)
Welcome back everyone. Today we will finish off this classic (“Til I Die”) by Mr. Shadow. You’ll get to hear our thoughts on the remainder of this cla...
Mr. Shadow: “Til I Die” (1998) - Review - Part 1
The G Funk Junkies Podcast is dedicated to breaking down, analyzing and giving you an in depth review of yours and our favorite ChicanoRap classics fr...