Hard D – Gangsta Hard (1995)

Hard D – Gangsta Hard (1995)

Released in December of 1995, Gangsta Hard is the debut solo tape from North Memphis affiliate Hard D, closely connected to DJ Flex, Black Market Empire, Dirty D, and DJ Big Tim’s circle. Production is primarily handled by G-Loc who is known for his work with the Trauma Center Killaz and gives the project a dark, stripped-down underground sound that reflects the raw energy of late-’95 Memphis street rap. Dirty D also contributes production on Side B, adding a slightly different texture while keeping the gritty aesthetic consistent throughout. The tape captures a transitional moment in the underground scene, where smaller neighborhood crews were pushing out independent releases with minimal promotion but heavy street presence. Hard D’s delivery leans into aggressive realism, balancing gangsta themes with hazy, lo-fi production that aligns with other North Memphis recordings from the era.

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Hard Like A Criminal

3. Gangsta Hard

4. High Off This Shit

5. Pimp Shit of A Gangsta

6. Dirty D – Come Harder

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