OBI wrapped. Includes 12-page oversized booklet with liner notes by Torii MacAdams and rare photos that details the historical precedent, genesis and arc of this important American musical scene. Original, artist approved cover design for this album’s first vinyl issue by Errol Richardson.
The sole offering by Lil Ced and Big Syl, hazy Southern horror meets hardcore rap from 1993.
R.A.N., which stands for Ruthless Ass Niggas, were a gangsta rap duo from the neighborhood of Orange Mound in Memphis, TN, formed in 1992 and made up of upcoming rappers Lil Ced & Big Syl. They were close with Kingpin Skinny Pimp & The Gimisum Family.
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by DJ Flash
Executive produced by Lil Ced and Sylvester Patterson
This reissue produced by Eothen Alapatt and Torii MacAdams
Licensed by Lil Ced
Original photography and design by DJ Flash
Recorded at Studio 1, Atlanta
All raps by Lil Ced and Big Syl
All songs published by Lil’ Ced Publishing
Originally issued on Get Busy Records & Pay Roll Records in 1993
℗ and © 2024 Now-Again Records
Reissue art direction by Errol Richardson
Restoration and remastering by Jason Bitner
Special thanks to Skinny Pimp.
