Chilee Powdah - Way Too Real

Review by Mark Warren

Way Too Real by Chilee Powdah: A Gritty Time Capsule of ‘90s Hip-Hop Released in 1996, Way Too Real by Chilee Powdah is one of those albums that feels like it crawled straight outta the streets and into your stereo. With its raw energy, gangsta vibes, and hardcore rap backbone, this project stands as a gritty testament to the era’s unfiltered storytelling. Backed by Infinity Records (yes, they mentioned it three times—must’ve been important), the album delivers a mix of braggadocio, street tales, and introspective moments that still hit hard today. The production team, led by Ken Franklin, Parker, and D.J., crafted beats that blend boom-bap simplicity with dark undertones—a perfect match for Chilee Powdah's lyrical grit. Executive producer Joe "6 ' Fo" Hernandez clearly had a vision here, and artist Alfonso Amey's artwork seals the deal with visuals that scream late-night hustle. Now let’s talk tracks. If there’s one song I can’t shake off, it’s “Can’t Be Tied…”. The track opens with a hypnotic bassline and drums so sharp you’d think they were sampled from a heart monitor. Chilee Powdah spits bars about loyalty and survival, painting vivid pictures of life on the block without ever sounding preachy. What sticks with me most is how effortlessly he switches flows—it’s like watching someone weave through traffic without breaking a sweat. This ain’t just music; it’s a vibe, man. Another standout is “Dirty Ride (feat. Young Gee)”, which flips the script with a smoother groove but keeps that edgy street mentality intact. Young Gee adds some fire to the mix, making this collab feel less like a feature and more like a tag-team takeover. The hook? Sticky enough to stay stuck in your head for days. It’s the kind of track you’d blast cruising down the highway at night, windows down, feeling untouchable. Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning the instrumentals sprinkled throughout the album. Tracks like “Get Yo Perk On (Instrumental)” show off the producers’ skills, letting the beats breathe while leaving space for listeners to imagine their own verses. And honestly, sometimes that’s all you need—a little room to dream. Looking back, Way Too Real isn’t perfect. Some songs lean heavily into tropes we’ve heard before, and yeah, a few tracks could’ve been left on the cutting room floor. But what makes it memorable is its authenticity. There’s no glossing over reality here—just pure, uncut hip-hop. Funny thing is, after listening to this album, I found myself reflecting on how much has changed since ‘96—and yet, how some things stay the same. Street stories might have evolved, but the hunger behind them remains timeless. Oh, and props to whoever decided to include multiple versions of certain tracks—it’s kinda wild, but hey, it works. So if you’re hunting for an underrated gem from the golden age of rap, give Way Too Real a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start flexing your nonexistent '90s swagger afterward.

Artist: Chilee Powdah
Album: Way Too Real

1996

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Will You Be	4:0
Rukus	4:16
Can't Be Tied	4:3
Same Page	3:52
Dirty Ride	3:40
Get Ya' Perk On	3:39
Get YA' Perk On	3:39
Way Too Real (Radio)	4:12
Will You Be My "G" (Instrumental)	3:58
Will You Be My "G"	3:58
Talez From The Rich	4:21
Rukus (feat. Ammbush)	4:16
Can't Be Tyd Down	4:05
Same Page (feat. Young Gee)	3:54
Way Too Real	4:18
Nuthin' But Game	3:59
Get Yo Perk On (Instrumental)	3:38
Skankez N Da Grazz	5:32
Way Too Real (Instrumental)	4:18
Pimp Game	4:3
Dirty Ride (feat. Young Gee)	3:41
Will You Be...	4:00
Talez From The Rich (feat. Lil Ric & Mafiosos)	4:20
Get Yo Perk On	3:38
Snakez N Da Grazz (feat. C.I.N., Shady 8 & Young Gee)	5:31
Can't Be Tyd Down (Instrumental)	4:05
Nuthin' But Game	3:59
Freak Scenario	0:52
Sidewayz	4:24
Can't Be Tied...	4:03

Video

Chilee Powdah Ft Ammbush - Rukus

Chilee Powdah - Sidewayz

Chilee Powdah - Way Too Real - Way Too Real - 1996

Chilee Powdah - Get Ya' Perk On

Chilee Powdah - Can't Be Tied...

Chilee Powdah Way Too Real original full version video (1996, Infinity)

Chilee Powdah Ft Lil' Ric & Mafiosos - Talez From The Rich

Chilee Powdah - Way Too Real

Chilee Powdah - Will You Be...

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Catalog Numbers

IR 6666
IR 6666, IR 6666-2
IR 6666, IR 6666-4

Labels

Infinity Records
Infinity Records , Infinity Records

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escuchar en línea
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ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
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online anhören
ouvir online

Formats

Vinyl
12"
CD
Album
Cassette

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Infinity Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Infinity Records
Edited At	K-Lou Studios
Published By	"6-Fo" Publishing

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Joe "6 ' Fo" Hernandez
Artwork By	Alfonso Amey
Engineer	Ken Franklin, Parker
Executive Producer	Joe "6 ' Fo" Hernandez
Written-By	Chilee Powdah
Mixed By	Ken Franklin
Executive-Producer	Joe "6 ' Fo" Hernandez

Notes

Printed In Canada
Mastering SID in the matrix/runout.
Printed In Canada.

Barcodes

Barcode (Printed): 7 94844-6666-2 0
Barcode (Scanned): 794844666620
Matrix / Runout: IFPI L792 144965-2W1-6157-A TAPESPEC *IR666*
Mould SID Code: none
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Barcode (Printed): 7 94844-6666-4 4
Barcode (Scanned): 794844666644

About Chilee Powdah

Chilee Powdah from Richmond, CA was in Tru around the years 1989-1991

Name Vars

Chile Powdah
Chile Powder
Chilee' Powdah
Chili Powdah
Chillee Powdah

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Way Too Real* by Chilee Powdah is a hidden gem from 1996 that showcases the raw energy of hardcore rap and gangsta hip-hop. What makes it stand out? It was crafted with contributions from multiple producers, but Ken Franklin played a huge role, engineering, mixing, and producing most of the tracks. Another fun detail—there are multiple versions of some songs, like instrumentals and radio edits, giving listeners different ways to experience the same track. Oh, and let’s not forget the track *"Will You Be My G"*; it’s got that gritty vibe that feels straight outta the '90s streets. Old-school fans still dig it today!