T-Boy - City Of Lights

T-Boy - City Of Lights
T-Boy is a rapper from the northside of Houston, TX. He is also affiliated with the Infamous Playa Family. This is his debut album and it was released in 2000 on Game Tite Records. The entire production is done by Mario Ayala. He gave the record an innovative feel and the sound can ultimately be described as some solid southern funk. The beats are a derived through multiple instruments and they certainly fit T-Boy's style of flow. The lyrics are filled with word play and they carry delectable rhyme schemes as well. He also conveys them at a sensible rate of speed. Guest appearances are made by Lil' Byrd and Bernstein of the Infamous Playa Family. The album is a bit on the short side with only eleven tracks but they are all top notch. Although the record contains commendable quality material, somehow it still went unnoticed.

Infamous Playa Family - Focused On Ambitions Vol. 1

Infamous Playa Family - Focused On Ambitions Vol. 1
Infamous Playa Family, also known as IPF, is a group from Houston, TX. It consists of Lil' Byrd, Tay-Day, Bino, B-Dub, Drew, Kickdou and Yung Hilton. This is their debut album and it was released in 1999 on Game Tite Records. The dope production is done by Lil' Byrd, Mr. Lee and Tommy Franklin. Beats are a constant display of straight Texas funk. They inflict thumping bass lines along with some head bopping samples. Lyrics are refreshing and complex. All members grace the mic extremely well and their flows are somewhat rapid. Featuring on the record is T-Boy, Klas' One and Droopy. Since the release of this album, IPF has gained large amounts of success with their original sound. The group is still going strong today and has collaborated with many known names from the south. Also, member Lil' Byrd has released a couple of solo records.

Deadly Verses
Never Feel Such Pain


Album Notes
* This is the re-issue, the original was released in 1998 with a different cover.