Imagine curating a dream lineup of MCs and producers from every corner of the rap world—sounds impossible, right? Not for artist and illustrator Gangster Doodles, who has been bringing this vision to life for the past decade. Now, with “Gangster Music Vol.3”, the trilogy reaches its grand finale, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable than ever before. Gangster Doodles himself puts it best: "It’s hard to believe that I’ve been actively working on this Gangster Music series for the past 10 years. The most gangster music trilogy of ALL TIME is almost complete!! And in my humble opinion Vol.3 is the most exciting out of the 3, both from a music standpoint (special shout-out to all my music heroes on Vol.3) and artistically speaking this is the most fun I’ve had in years” Since launching Volume 1 in 2019 and following up with the second volume in 2022, Gangster Doodles has been shaping the Gangster Music series into a one-of-a-kind sonic universe—an unfiltered mix of underground titans, unsung legends, and rising stars. Volume 3 is the biggest installment yet, boasting a staggering 30 tracks that traverse the entire spectrum of rap and beat culture. This time around, the lineup is as eclectic as ever. From legendary pioneers like Lee Perry and Tommy Wright III, to veteran producers such as Mr. Scruff and Peanut Butter Wolf, the album pays homage to hip-hop’s roots while pushing forward into fresh territory. The roster also includes established up-and-comers like Devin Morrison, Low Leaf, DJ Harrison, Quelle Chris, Homeboy Sandman, and Suzi Analogue, ensuring a mix of classic flavors and new-school innovation. The bubbling underground is well represented too, with artists like Raz Fresco, Atlanta’s 645AR, and Pro Era’s Chuck Strangers bringing their own distinct heat. From pioneering SoundCloud rappers like Pouya to genre-bending composer John Carroll Kirby, from Birmingham’s Romderful to Chile’s RVYO, the album encapsulates a truly global soundscape, proving once again that Gangster Doodles’ ear for cutting-edge talent is second to none.

Tracklist:

Raz Fresco – Who Mapped the Earth
ROMderful – Maybe With You
Dowker – Call Me
Speak – Sakuraba
Cookin Soul (feat. Ovrkast) – Flying
Demahjiae (feat. Monster Rally) – Clooney
Mr. Scruff – Flute Boom
645AR – Shooting Star
Peanut Butter Wolf (feat. Myka 9 & WarAgainstGod?) – Organic AI
Chuck Strangers (feat. Graymatter) – Marigold
L.A. Jay (feat. Pigeon John) – Thank You
DJ Harrison – AppleChopChutney
Homeboy Sandman (feat. Monster Rally) – I Love You
Low Leaf – Faerie Function
Pouya (feat. Boobie Lootaveli) – Bitch, Park Backwards
Eddie Chacon (feat. John Carroll Kirby) – Comes and Goes (Live at ISC)
Devin Morrison – Givin' Up
Suzi Analogue – King
Lee "Scratch" Perry – Morning Star
Dayytona Fox – WoOoAaah
RVYO (feat. Bombay) – KFLEX
Crimeapple (feat. Don Leisure) – Vic Damone
Huey Briss – Don't Clap When I Win
NCY Milky Band (feat. Quelle Chris) – High Speed Clouds
Mr. Mumblz (feat. Daniel Son) – Snake Eyes
Girl Talk (feat. Freeway & Waka Flocka Flame) – Tolerated (Remixed by Mikey the Magician)
Swum (feat. Big Lordy) – Shinto
Xavier Wulf – 2 Can Wulf
Tommy Wright III – Chrome Thang
YVAIN – Metta