Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Livin' Like Hustlers | Ruthless / Epic |
| 1991 | Black Mafia Life | Ruthless / Epic |
| 1994 | Uncle Sam's Curse | Ruthless / Tommy Boy |
| 1996 | All Frum an I | Tommy Boy |
| 1998 | Legends | Tommy Boy |
| 1999 | Live the Life | Street Solid |
| 2002 | Sex, Money & Music | Hoo-Bangin' / West Coast Mafia |
Group Members
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cold 187um | Rapper / Producer |
| KMG the Illustrator | Rapper |
| Go Mack | Rapper |
| DJ Total K-Oss | DJ / Producer |
Selected Singles
- Flow On (1990)
- Freedom of Speech (1990)
- Black Superman (1994)
- Pimpology (1994)
- Time Will Reveal (1996)
- Never Missin' a Beat (1998)
- Call It What U Want (2002)
Influence and Style
Above the Law played a central role in developing the early West Coast G-funk sound, blending smooth synthesizer-driven production with gritty street narratives rooted in Los Angeles hip-hop culture.
Their early work helped establish the sonic foundation later popularized by major West Coast artists and producers, particularly through their association with Ruthless Records and the broader Dr. Dre production lineage.
Legacy
Above the Law are widely recognized as pioneers of G-funk and key contributors to the evolution of West Coast rap in the late 1980s and 1990s. Their production style and thematic focus influenced a generation of hip-hop artists across the United States.
Albums such as Livin' Like Hustlers and Black Mafia Life remain essential references in discussions of early gangsta rap and the formation of the G-funk sound.