Kool G Rap is arguably the most influential rapper in the history of hip hop. Notable artists such as Eminem, Jay-Z, Nas, Notorious B.I.G., Bun B, PharoaheMonche and Big Pun have all cited Kool G Rap as being a major musical influence. G Rap was also a member of Marley Marl's legendary Juice Crew whose members include Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, . His career began with fellow Queens NY native, DJ and producer, DJ Polo Polo. Together they released their highly influential debut album "Road to the Riches" on the Cold Chillin' Records. Two subsequent and also influential Kool G Rap & DJ Polo albums were released namely "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Live and Let Die." G Rap's first solo release "4,5,6" was released via Cold Chillin' in 1994 to critical acclaim. His second solo album was also released via Cold Chillin', namely "Roots of Evil." His third solo album was recorded under the auspices of Rawkus Records but was actually released via Koch Records to critical acclaim.

A strong case could be made for Live and Let Die as Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's crowning achievement. Who can really say for sure if the controversy surrounding the cover artwork, which shows the duo feeding steaks to a pair of rottweilers, in front of two noose-necked white men, clouded a proper consensus? The artwork could have been even more graphic according to the liner notes by legendary Photography/Art Director George DuBose. With across-the-board stellar production help from Sir Jinx and Trakmasterz, G Rap (who also produces) continues his no-holds-barred narratives that peaked with Wanted: Dead or Alive's "Streets of New York", but most everything on this album comes close to eclipsing that song. "Ill Street Blues" is practically a sequel, and it manages to use more swanky piano vamps and horn blurts without making for a desperate attempt at capitalizing on a past glory. Few tales of growing up in a life of crime hit harder than the title track, in which G Rap displays the traits, unforced frankness, that unmistakable voice, and a flow that drags you involuntarily along, that made him a legend. The album is one story after another that draws you in without fail and they come at you from several angles. Whether pulling off a train heist, venting sexual frustration, analyzing his psychosis, or lording over the streets, G Rap is a pro at holding a captive audience. All die-hard East Coast Rap fans, especially followers of the Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac or any now school wanna-be gangsta/thug rapper owe it to themselves to get real familiar with this album and the two that predated it. Cold Chillin and Traffic proudly present Live And Let Die, available for the first time as a double disc set, including the original album, and a collection of substantial bonus material, from artwork to audio. With all the songs being digitally re-mastered, this project has been thought out, done right, and handled with care. We know you ll enjoy it.

People throw the word classic around lightly. Kool G Rap and DJ Polo’s 1989 debut album is a triumph in the Hip Hop world that has withstood the test of time, and will always be referred to as a cohesive project that demonstrates lyrical and production ability, as well as artistic chemistry. Cold Chillin’ Records and Traffic proudly present Kool G Rap and DJ Polo’s Road To The Riches, available for the first time as a 2-disc set, including the original album, and a plethora of substantial bonus material, from artwork to audio. With all songs being digitally re-mastered, and all additional photography being supplied by George DuBose, and a deluxe digipak with a 24 page booklet including all the lyrics and liner notes written by Fly Ty, Mr. Magic, George DuBose and The Kool Genius of Rap himself, this project has been thought out, done right and handled with care and we sincerely hope you enjoy it.

Dead Or Alive (Double-CD) by Kool G Rap - Includig A "Shady 45" Bonus CD with Eminem, 50 Cent And His G-Unit - CD 1: 1. Return Intro 2. Days Of Slum 3. Interlude 4. Champions 5. On The Block 6. Heavy Metal 7. Playas Play 8. Interlude 2 9. Gangsta Nigga 10. China White 11. Gun Ho 12. Real Og's 13. God 14. It's Not A Game 15. Whookid Outro - CD 2: 1. Shade 45 - Intro 2. 50 Cent - Maybe We Crazy 3. Mobb Deep Featuring 50 Cent & Nate Dogg - Have A Party 4. Charlie Murphy Featuring Havoc - Say What Ya Want 5. Balls Of Steel: The Movie - Shade 45 Skit 6. 50 Cent - Why They Lookin' Like That 7. 50 Cent - When It Rains It Pours 8. Lil' Scrappy (G-unit's Newest Member) - Ride Like Me 9. Jay-z Featuring Ll Cool J & Dmx - Live On Shade 45 10. 50 Cent - I'm A Rider 11. Young Buck - Shade 45 Interlude 12. Young Buck - Fuck The Police 13. Charlie Murphy - In Detroit 14. Obie Trice - I've Got A Feeling 15. Jay-z Featuring Ll Cool J & Dmx - Live On Shade 45 Pt. 2 16. 50 Cent Featuring Stat Quo & Lloyd Banks - Get That Money 17. Jay-z Featuring Ll Cool J & Dmx - Freestyle (Live On Shade 45) 18. Eminem - Freestyle 19. 50 Cent Featuring Dan Akroyd - I Be Pimpin' 20. 50 Cent - Live On Shade 45 21. 50 Cent - I Warned You 22. Stat Quo - Never Ran 23. Mobb Deep Featuring The Alchemist - That's That 24. Cent & Charlie Murphy - Live On Shade 45 25. Charlie Murphy - Trickle Down Pussy 26. 50 Cent & Charlie Murphy - Live On Shade 45 Outro - Producer: o Track 2: Twinz o Track 4: WIZ o Track 5: Sebb o Track 6-7, 14: Scram Jones o Track 9: Yogi o Track 10: Frequency o Track 11: Elite o Track 12: Dead Beat Brothers