Classic album of the day: Dirty “The Pimp & Da Gangsta”. The Pimp & Da Gangsta had already released an underground album locally in 1999 in their native Montgomery, Alabama before they were signed to Universal Records the following year. Their debut album was released in 2001 and help introduce the hip hop world to the sound of Alabama. The album was both pimp and gangsta in beats and lyrics, plus it provided us with some southern classics such as “Hit Da Floe”, “6 Deep Creepin”, “Rollin’ Vogues”, and “Candyman”. The album added another dimension to the southern sound, as we were able to get some authentic Alabama flavor. This album represented the culture and vibe of Alabama perfectly and set a standard for other acts from the area.