As far as gangsta rap’s origins goes, Ice-T’s 1986 classic single “6 in the Mornin’” remains one of the few tracks with claims to the genre’s origin.
Which is why Los Angeles rap stalwart Glasses Malone is aiming to restore the OG feeling by recruiting the OG’s Ice-T and Snoop Dogg alongside himself and Ty Dolla $ign for a “GMX” on Final Level’s “6 in the Mornin’.” Glasses Malone spoke to HipHopDX about the song as he preps a reimagined version of his 2012 project, Glasshouse.
“Now that the opportunity is prevalent and these legends are open to work, shit, I still see their value; I don’t need anyone else to see it,” Glasses Malone explained on working with the musicians that directly impacted his artistry.
“To share studio time with Snoop and Ice-T, obviously if you’re in Hip Hop, it doesn’t get no royal than that. Especially when it comes to West Coast Hip Hop. There’s no higher royalty than having Ice-T and Snoop Dogg on the track. It’s God and Jesus of Gangsta Rap!”
In Netflix’s acclaimed documentary Hip Hop Evolution, Ice-T explained the song’s creation as being the viewpoint for living in the Los Angeles streets and got co-signs from the likes of Ice Cube, Kurupt and MC Eiht.
The current single won’t put the cap on Glasses Malone’s vintage visage of Hip Hop, either. The Game, E-40, Too $hort, Coolio, Warren G and Cypress Hill are all slated to make appearances — just to name a few.
Stream Glasse Malone’s “6 In The Morning” in the meantime below.
Buyin that MF when it come out. Back to baggy jeans with a rag hanging backside. I feel 1995 is back
Two thumbs up to this
Fuck glasses Malone my bro paid that dude fo a verse and the mother ain’t come thru
Yoh already know…Ice-T and snoop…thats all i gotta say
Glasses Malone is solid. He Put my son on game. And they got a song coming out In July Fuck What You Heard Also Features Compton Av. If ya’ll have time go Follow @1mo_keef on Instagram. Its my son he’s only 17. Trying to live out his dreams. Thank you
I’m sorry,I’m not stupid. I have listened to some of Ice T music,LL and Cypress Hill also. But is it possible that you could tell me if I am correct. All of these artists made a new album. If I am correct they are no longer rapping. They have different careers. Please explain what I’d going on? Thankyou.