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As one of the original early-'90s West Coast gangsta collectives to follow NWA's lead, South Central Cartel first appeared with their debut album South Central Madness in early 1992 before releasing a succession of albums throughout the remainder of the decade. After their follow-up, 1994's N Gatz We Truss, generated a sizable amount of attention in the gangsta rap underground, Def Jam signed the group, eventually resulting in their most realized album, 1997's All Day Everyday. During this same era, group leaders Havoc and Prodeje released a string of albums on Quality Records as well, helping garner a small yet healthy cult audience. Unfortunately, Def Jam dropped the group in the late '90s, and they ended up releasing the relatively disappointing Concrete Jungle, Vol. 1 on an indie label, which signaled their plummet into oblivion. Despite their lack of commercial success, the group does stand alongside fellow early-'90s West Coast collectives such as NWA, Compton's Most Wanted, and Above the Law as gangsta rap pioneers.

Christy

HI, MY NAME IS CHRISTY PITTS AND I LIVE IN MODESTO CALIFORNIA. I'M DIVORCED AND I HAVE 3 BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AGES: 8,5 AND 4. FROM THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO HOLD A MICROPHONE MY MOM AND STEP-FATHER WOULD MAKE ME SING BUT I WAS TO SHY, SO MYSELF AND MY OTHER SISTER SHALETHA {WHICH IS THE SECOND OLDEST}WOULD STAY IN THE BACK WHEN WE PPERFORMED. BUT ONE DAY MY STEP-FATHER DECIDED TO SPLIT THE SONGS IN PARTS. MAN! I WAS NERVOUS, BUT I CLOSED MY EYES AND SANG. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DAY {SILVER AND GOLD}THAT WAS THE SONG BY KIRK FRANKLIN. THATS WHEN THE DESIRE TO SING TOOK OFF. WE FORMED OUR FIRST GROUP, THE SANDER SISTERS. WE PERFORMED LOCALLY IN REVIVALS, AS A CHOIR AND AS A GROUP. AT SOME POINT OUR ADULT LIVES HEADED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AND NOW I'M VENTURING OUT ON MY ON IN SEARCH OF MY SOLO INSPIRATION. LET ME TAKE THE TIME TO SAY THANK YOU JESUS THE SON OF GOD AND I THANK YOU FATHER FOR LEADING THE WAY.

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