Gangsta Pat – All About Comin’ Up (1992)

Gangsta Pat – All About Comin’ Up (1992)

Gangsta Pat’s second full-length release, All About Comin’ Up, arrived in 1992 and solidified his reputation as one of Memphis rap’s most unapologetic voices. Following the success and street impact of #1 Suspect, this album pushed his gangsta persona even further, pairing raw neighborhood storytelling with heavy Southern production. The album is especially notable for its defiant tone, made explicit by the cover art, which famously features Gangsta Pat giving the middle finger toward his record company — a visual statement reflecting tensions artists often faced during the early ’90s underground era. Although his direct reasoning for doing this gesture on the cover is apparently due to the label’s demand for Pat to look and sound like DJ Quik. Which according to Pat made him create music for other people instead of being truthful.  Lyrically, Pat balances street realism, bravado, and moments of vulnerability, showing growth while staying true to the sound that made him stand out. All About Comin’ Up remains a key early ’90s Memphis release, capturing the transition period when local artists were sharpening their identities while gaining wider regional attention.

Tracklist:

1. All About Comin’ Up

2. Stay Away From Cali

3. I’m Still The Gangsta

4. Gangsta Groove

5. Jamie Mac – Spend The Night

6. My Neighborhood

7. Gangsta Boogie

8. Watookmesolong

9. Fatal Attraction

10. Gangstas Need Love Too

11. My Name Ain’t Rover

12. Dedications

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