@cmplxty and @dandays, I'm loving the recommendations and have been listening to Nicky/Dre Dog a lot.
I spent two summers in LA back in 2000 and 2001, man, some of best ever memories, 8 Irish heads cramped into a 2 bed apartment living our best life!
Nickatina has been one of my favorite rappers since I first heard Bakin Soda in Minnesota maaany years ago. Always pop his songs on at least once a month or more if I am looking for some good stuff.
Glad you like it man!