Southwest Riders
Introduction '''''Southwest Riders''''' is a compilation album presented by American rappers E-40 and B-Legit. It was released August 26, 1997, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Bosko, DJ Paul, Juicy J, KLC, The Legendary Traxster, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and T-Mix. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' 200.The album features performances by Richie Rich, UGK, A-1, WC, 3X Krazy, Luniz, Celly Cel, Eightball & MJG, Twista and Brotha Lynch Hung.A music video was produced for the song, "Yay Deep", featuring E-40, B-Legit and Richie Rich.The song, "Represent" was also released as a music video to promote the compilation and later appeared on A-1's debut album, ''Mash Confusion''. The video features cameo appearances by E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel and Suga-T.The song, "N.S.R. ", was also released on The Mossie's 1997 debut album, ''Have Heart Have Money''.
Critical reception Allmusic – "''Southwest Riders'' is a fine collection of bass-driven Southern hip-hop. The individual artists aren't important -- the deep, rumbling bass grooves are, and they keep rolling throughout the entire collection, making it a worthwhile acquisition for bass-heads. "''Rap Pages'' – "...a 28-song rainbow of gangsterism lifestyles..."RapReviews – "...over 54 rappers combining for a near perfect double album. A few weaker tracks prevent this compilation from being flawless...Even 11 years later this compilation is still worth the price of admission. Perhaps mere coincidence or possibly a testament to the...scouting talent, you'll find that the bulk of the contributors are still dropping albums and still relevant in the game. "''The Source'' – "...a fitting introduction to some of the lesser known hustlers on the grind....''Southwest Riders'' is a double album that is sure to satisfy long-time reality rap fiends..."
Track listing === Disc one ===#TitlePerformersProducer 1 "Intro" Herm Race, Reg 2 "Represent" A-1 Sam Bostic 3 "Walk With Me" WC, CJ Mac Clint "Payback" Sands   4 "Get Cha Mind Right" Mystikal KLC 5 "Big Bank" Mr. Malik Sam Bostic 6 "Paystyle" 918 DJ Terraffying 7 "Call The Coroner" 3X Krazy Sam Bostic 8 "Cop Stories" Graveyard Shift Tombstone 9 "Capable" Luniz Bosko 10 "Flashin'" Cydal, Swoop G The Governor, Swoop G 11 "Ain't Fuckin' Around" Ska-Face Al Kapone Alkatraz Productions 12 "Respect It" Celly Cel K-Lou 13 "On Top of the World" The Comrads Gangsta 14 "Bad Bitches" Suga-T, The Conscious Daughters Levitti, Big Rick 15 "Playa Haters" San Quinn, Messy Marv K-Lou=== Disc two ===#TitlePerformersProducer 1 "Mean Green" Mean Green  2 "Dis Year" Tela Crazy C 3 "Yay Deep" E-40, B-Legit, Richie Rich Studio Ton 4 "N.S.R." The Mossie, Celly Cel Studio Ton   5 "Hiside" UGK Pimp C 6 "About My Money" Calvin-T Sam Bostic 7 "Evil Ways" Komacauszy, The Lost Mob Komacauszy 8 "Niggas Talk Shit" Eightball & MJG T-Mix 9 "After Dollars No Cents" Master P, Silkk the Shocker K-Lou 10 "Y'all My Nugz" Twista The Legendary Traxster 11 "Tremendous" Brotha Lynch Hung, Sicx, D-Dub, Tall Can Brotha Lynch Hung, Phonk Beta 12 "Who Do I Trust" D-Shot, The Mossie D-Shot 13 "Threesixafix" Three 6 Mafia DJ Paul, Juicy J 14 "Load Unload" Chilla Pertilla (Tha Chilla), Dope Spot  Lil Ant 15 "Getto Tales" Cougnut, Baldhead Rick Sam Bostic
Chart history Chart (1997)PeakpositionU.S. ''Billboard'' 20023U.S. ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums2
References
External links * '' Southwest Riders'' at Allmusic*'' Southwest Riders'' at Discogs* ''Southwest Riders'' (Disc 1) at MusicBrainz* ''Southwest Riders'' (Disc 2) at MusicBrainz*'' Southwest Riders'' at Tower Records