Black Mafia Life

Black Mafia Life is the second studio album by American hip hop group Above the Law. This album is what would be considered the blueprint of the G-Funk sound similar to Dr Dre's The Chronic. The album was recorded in 1991 into 1992 but was held back due to legal issues with Epic And Dr. Dre's Departure from Ruthless Records. It was released on February 2, 1993, via Ruthless Records. The album peaked at number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 37 on the US Billboard 200. Rolling Stone gave the album 4.5 stars of 5.

Black Mafia Life
Studio album by
Above the Law
ReleasedFebruary 2, 1993
Recorded1991–1992
Studio
  • The Edge Recording Studios (Torrance, CA)
  • Audio Achievement (Torrance, CA)
GenreWest Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, G-funk
Length71:23
Label
Producer
Above the Law chronology
Vocally Pimpin'
(1991)		 Black Mafia Life
(1993)		 Uncle Sam's Curse
(1994)
Singles from Black Mafia Life
  1. "Call It What U Want"
    Released: April 23, 1992
  2. "V.S.O.P."
    Released: November 29, 1992
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
Rolling Stone

As on the group's previous works, Livin' Like Hustlers and Vocally Pimpin', this album's audio production was mostly handled by A.T.L. themselves, but this one excluded any contributions from Lay Law. It featured guest appearances from Kokane, Eazy-E, 2Pac, MC Ren, and Money-B. Its lead single "V.S.O.P." peaked at number 9 on the Hot Rap Singles and number 97 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.

Above the Law member Go Mack left the group after release of this album.

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