Gangsta Rap is the eighth studio album by American rapper Ice-T. It was released on October 31, 2006 via Melee Entertainment.
Contents
Background
Production was handled by several record producers, including Alonzo "Justice" Williams, Ariel Caban, DJ Ace, Grand Daddy I.U., Mad Rome, Marc Live, Mayor, and LaVaba Mallison as executive producer. It also features guest appearances from Smoothe da Hustler, DV Alias Kryst, Fedie Demarco, Marc Live, Trigga tha Gambler, Corte, and Coco. Before its release, shopping for a deal, several record companies wanted to censor the album cover, depicting Ice-T and his wife Nicole "Coco" Austin naked in bed.
Personnel
Tracy Lauren Marrow – main artist, model
Kenneth Scranton – featured artist (tracks: 4, 9, 12)
Damon Smith – featured artist (tracks: 5, 11, 14)
Marc Giveand – featured artist & producer (tracks: 6, 8, 11)
Feddi De Marco – featured artist (tracks: 2, 17, 18)
Tawan Smith – featured artist (track 11)
Nicole Natalie Marrow Austin – featured artist (track 7), model
Corte – featured artist (track 5)
Alonzo "Justice" Williams – producer (tracks: 3, 4, 12, 13, 15)
Romy Geroso Jr. – producer (tracks: 2, 10, 14)
Ariel "The Cartel" Caban – producer (tracks: 7, 8)
Richard Ascencio – producer (tracks: 9, 16)
Grand Daddy I.U. – producer (track 1)
The Mayor from Presidential Beats – producer (track 5)
LaVaba Mallison – executive producer
Hernan Santiago – engineering
Taurez – engineering
Tony Dawsey – mastering
Steve Vaccariello – photography
Jorge Hinojosa – management
Mike Regen – marketing