Wallo has taken a trip down memory lane by unearthing an early rap song he made with his cousin Gillie Da Kid from back in the mid-’90s.
Heading to the vault over the weekend, Wallo found the second song he ever recorded alongside his Million Dollaz Worth of Game running mate when they were just launching their Major Figgas group.
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“This was the second song I recorded with cuz @gilliedaking when we first started Major Figgas. I’m second verse & our other partner El Deniro was last,” he explained.
“We recorded this song the end of June 1996 & I got locked up October 29, 1996 I picked that sample out to create that song, I was like a producer in my mind also. I would share ideas with my bro P-Nut 20/20.”
Gillie revealed that this was the third rap he ever made while Wallo touched on how the dusty ’90s track samples Nas’ verse on Kool G Rap’s “Fast Life.”
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“Kool G Rap ‘Fast Life’ Nas part ‘My bankrolls got the cops coming in plane clothes,'” Wallo responded to a curious fan.
A fan lent their stamp of approval: “Wallo sounds like Mic Geronimo flows like Hov n a little Big !”
Listen to the song below:
The 1996 track was recorded just months before Wallo 267 was arrested on armed robbery charges and the Philly native was sentenced to 20 years behind bars while Gillie went on to advance his rap career. Wallo was eventually released to regain his freedom in 2017.
As for Major Figgas, the group released their debut album Figgas 4 Life independently which helped propel them to net a deal with RuffNation Records/Warner Brothers.
Birdman eventually brought the crew into the fold for his Cash Money Records empire but Major Figgas’ stay was short-lived on the label.
Back in October, Wallo delivered an emotional diatribe about the state of rap which the podcaster dubbed “Dear Hip Hop” where he pleaded with today’s rhymers to drop the outdated gimmicks and deliver “high-quality” and “authentic” output for listeners to connect with.
“The landscape of the rap industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and it’s becoming increasingly evident that today’s fans have become more discerning and sophisticated in their tastes. Yet, it’s intriguing to observe that many artist teams have yet to catch up with this evolving dynamic,” he wrote.
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“The era of relying solely on flashy jewelry, ostentatious fashion choices, references to drugs, and flaunting firearms to capture attention is fading into obscurity. What truly resonates with audiences now is not the gimmicks but rather the power of authentic, high-quality music.
“For a significant period, it seemed like attention-grabbing antics and manufactured controversies were the driving force behind the rap game’s success. However, this era is gradually drawing to a close. The numbers, particularly those on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, Apple charts, are painting a starkly different picture. They reveal that it’s not the manufactured motion or shock value that propels artists to the forefront but the quality of their music and the genuine connection they establish with their listeners.”
