The national recognition for the gritty reality raps began with Ice-T‘s “Colors” and N.W.A.‘s Straight Outta Compton. A student of that second camp, and protege of both Eazy E and Above The Law, Kokane helped affirm the musical diversity and lasting-power of the west coast. Signed to both Ruthless and Doggystyle Records at different career points, Kokane’s made memorable cameos on N.W.A.’s critically-acclaimed EFILFORZAGGIN and Deep Cover soundtrack and as making a name for himself as a solo artist with 1991’s Addictive Hip Hop Muzick.
Almost 20 years have passed and a lot has changed in the musical landscape, with both the west coast and G-Funk taking a backseat in the mainstream. Not to be forgotten as a footnote in Hip Hop culture, this Triple-O.G. who’s lived in The Bronx, Pomona, Los Angeles and Seattle has been committed to resurrecting the west and in keeping his mentor’s memory alive on wax. On his sixth studio album, Gimme All Mine, Mr. Kane makes it known that he’s as real as it comes and staunchly opposed to the seemingly biased treatment that TV networks and radio stations have towards anything remotely resembling gangsta rap. For example, “Twilight Zone” 
is a triumphant track that bumps while the veteran emcee addresses the aforementioned injustice with aplomb. “Travel the World” and “Gettin’ Ova” (featuring Eternal) are other standout cuts, letting those controlling the media know that, even without their support, the left coast is still getting by just fine and still moving to the beat of melodic rapping accompanied by early ’80s boogie. Last but not least, “Rollin’ on Hoez” is a nice cut that shows naysayers the adaptability of this style of Hip Hop, successfully mixing old-school rhymes about pimpin’ and hustlin’ with the fresh minimalism of new-school jerk beats.
There are, at times, a philosophical conflict of interest on Kokane’s latest offering that hints at why this L.A.-centric movement might not get further than it already has without imploding. Take, for instance, the title track, “Gimmie All Mine” and the blistering “Lay You Down” (featuring Above The Law). Both songs espouse the righteousness of the gangster lifestyle in a very entertaining manner, including the thrill of taking the block from your sworn enemies and getting respect from the cats in your hood. This is all well and good if the album would have kept that singular message throughout its entirety. Instead, the listener is faced with the stark reality of gang culture on the ruminative “Can a Thug Get to Heaven” and the importance of changing self-limiting beliefs that plague the black community on “Made a Difference.” This opposition of ideals is one major reason why gangsta rap might be seen by many as being too one-dimensional of a sub-genre, unconvincing in giving the audience a cohesive musical message that can transcend beyond it’s dark and violent past into a much more bright and peaceful future.
On Gimme All Mine, Kokane takes listeners on a delightful musical journey to the land that gave birth to two musical visionaries, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E. In his attempt to keep Wright’s spirit alive, the Ruthless disciple sheds light on the great west coast boycott by various media outlets with crafty rapping and hella amounts of “untouchable” Funk, both old and new. At the same time, the contradiction between gangsta rap’s wholehearted allegiance to destruction and violence and Kane’s earnest desire to reveal the dire consequences of L.A. street life make it harder to take any of the emcee’s messages that seriously. Will this album convince casual rap fans to give west coast rider music another listen? quite possibly. Has he successfully made a full-length release that echoes Eazy-E’s heralded contributions to the world of Hip Hop? Most definitely. When it’s all said and done, the latter might actually be more meaningful than the things mainstream appeal could possibly bring to this veteran rapper from Killa Kali.
PURE CHEESE CURDS
you need to listen again with a system in the whip.
C-arson the album may just suck
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He said :
“If paper was a vegetable, I’d be all about my cabbage man”
WOW
coppin dis this is just straight forward west coast. Not re-inventing the wheel here. 6-7 bangin joints on here.
any rapper called kokane=instant 1/5
Co signe 1,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000-> it gose on forever %
Thats because he’s DOPE you ignorant little shit-kid.
God damn this nigga needs to get a better album cover! Why do these fucking coons pick the same hard bullshit for covers damn that’s the one thing rock music has over rap is good album covers! And befor you mufukas flame for giveing it one x I want you to be real! Don’t tell me that you’ve never thought about getting an album just for the cover! This cover = fail passsssssssss!!!!
Yea I’m cool I go to all the reviews and talk shit about album covers because I like rock….get the fuck out of here Kokane is a legend and your a lame with too much freetime You=Fail…”Eat a gaggle a dicks” ~ Kurupt
Nigga rock is my least favorite genre next to country so what you just said is bullshit!! And also nigga you did not just take my mother fucken user name and put a 2 by it!!!! That is some low down bullshit!!! I’m the only twinblades on the site and it should stay that way!! Now get yo bitch ass off dx imposter oh and fuck kokane!!!!
p.s twinblades II take waynes cock and slurp on it intill you gag blood nigggggaaaaa!!
Haha WFT is wrong with you nigga?R U fu**** real???U and ur type of people (probably some fuckin drunk suburban kids) are the reason why everything is so fucked up in the music industry nowdayz.U support (read SUCK) lil wayne (‘z cock) and talk trash bout Koka (and rate his CD 1/5) cuz he does’t have (in your opinion) good, shiny or whateva fuck is that you like – kinda cover??That’s some fucked up BULLSHIT!YOU NEED TO CHECK YA SELF!!ALL YA!!!
You guys are far too young and apathetic to know this man’s legacy. Kane, stay doin’ it. I’ll support.
FUR SHURE. no fairy tale shit. Just real g funk. no fake crippin, fake bloodin, fake drug lord, fake pimp shit. Salute for being authentic.
Look at all the haters….
hating for no reason…why don’t yalll get those nuts out Yall mouths, you fagets!!!
Kokane did his thing for sure! hooks could of been better, I heard the same little sound in each hook.
lyrics = The truth! everything he said was fucken Real! respect for that! my nucca Kokane holding it down for the wild wild west!
5 *****
YAYAYYAY KOKANE FIEND
YAYAYYAY KOKANE FIEND
Tis is real hiphop!!
this album isnt that good , maybe a couple cool songs and thats it
this sounds like something ive heard before .
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Decent album….Nothing spectacular.
GARBAGE
GARBAGE
Sorry for double post.
Kokane is a legend!!!!!!!!!FUCK ALL YA HATERS!!!
Kokane ain’t a real G,I know him and he’s just a bum with a lil cash ,u can’t believe everything u hear from these so called rap legends,he’s anlegendary succa