Smoothe Da Hustler & Trigger Tha Gambler - Inferno

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Review by Cheryl Arvidson

Inferno by Smoothe Da Hustler & Trigger Tha Gambler: A Raw Slice of Hip-Hop Heat If you’re into that gritty, unfiltered hip-hop sound, Inferno by Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigger Tha Gambler is one of those albums that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Released in 2001 under SMG Entertainment, this project feels like a time capsule from an era when rap was still raw, unapologetic, and straight fire. It’s not perfect—far from it—but damn if it ain’t memorable. The album kicks off with “Inferno (Street Mix),” and man, this track hits different. You can tell Smoothe and Trigger weren’t here for no games; they came to spit bars so sharp they could cut glass. The beat? Grimy as hell, with these haunting keys looping in the background while the bassline just pounds your chest. What sticks out most is how hungry they sound—like two dudes who’ve been grinding on the block their whole lives and finally got the mic. When Smoothe drops lines about survival and struggle, you feel it. Like, deep down in your gut. This isn’t some polished pop-rap nonsense—it’s real talk for people who know what it means to hustle. Then there’s “Inferno (Instrumental).” Now, I’ll admit, instrumentals don’t always grab me right away, but this one? Chef’s kiss. Stripping away the vocals lets you really soak in the production, which has this eerie vibe that creeps up on you. The drums knock hard, but it’s the little details—the way the synths swirl around like smoke—that make it stick. Honestly, I found myself zoning out to this track late at night, thinking about life and all the chaos we deal with daily. It’s kinda wild how something so simple can hit emotional chords without saying a word. Randy Battiste deserves props for engineering this beast too. Every snare crackles, every hi-hat snaps, and the mix keeps everything tight. And hats off to Rafiq, the executive producer, for letting the artists run wild instead of trying to water them down. That kind of trust shows in the final product. Looking back, Inferno might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Some folks probably wanted more variety or cleaner hooks, but that’s missing the point. This album wasn’t made for playlists or radio play—it was made for the streets. For anyone who’s ever felt overlooked or had to fight tooth and nail to get where they are, this record speaks directly to you. Funny thing though—listening to it now makes me wonder: would Smoothe and Trigger even stand a chance in today’s music scene? With TikTok trends and cookie-cutter beats ruling the charts, maybe not. But honestly? That only makes Inferno feel even more special. It’s a reminder of a time when hip-hop still had its rough edges—and wore ‘em proudly.

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Filename: smoothe-da-hustler-trigger-tha-gambler-inferno.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Inferno (Instrumental)
Inferno (Street Mix)
Inferno (Radio Mix)
Inferno (TV Track)

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Catalog Numbers

7300101

Labels

SMG Entertainment

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerRandy Battiste
Executive ProducerRafiq

About Smoothe Da Hustler & Trigger Tha Gambler

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Smoothe Da Hustler is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is an entrepreneur through his own entertainment company, SMG Entertainment, which includes the record label SMG Records. His debut single Broken Language changed the precedent of song structure in rap music as the first-ever Hip Hop track completely devoid of a hook and bridge to chart on the Billboard 100. As a songwriter, his magic touch has yielded nominations by the American Music Awards and gold certifications from the Recording Institute Association of America, writing for, and recording with, Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Ice T, Public Enemy, and Busta Rhymes, to name a few. Soundtrack credits include The Nutty Professor, He Got Game, The Corner, Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap, as well as Dem Brooklyn Boys, which Smoothe Da Hustler also starred in and produced.

Real Name

    • Damon Smith

Name Vars

  • Da Hustler
  • S. Da Hustler
  • Smooth
  • Smooth \
  • Smooth Da ...
  • Smooth Da Huslter
  • Smooth Da Hustla
  • Smooth Da Hustle
  • Smooth Da Hustler
  • Smooth Hustla
  • Smooth Tha Hustla
  • Smooth Tha Hustler
  • Smooth The Hustla
  • Smooth The Hustler
  • Smoothe
  • Smoothe \
  • Smoothe Da Huslter
  • Smoothe Da Hustla
  • Smoothe Tha Hustla
  • Smoothe Tha Hustler
  • Smoothe The Hustla
  • Smoothe The Hustler
  • Smoother
  • Smoove The Hustler
  • Smooyhe

Aliases

  • Damon Smith

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Inferno* by Smoothe Da Hustler & Trigger Tha Gambler is essentially a one-track wonder with multiple versions. It features different mixes of the same song—"Inferno"—including a Street Mix, Instrumental, TV Track, and Radio Mix. All these variations give listeners unique ways to experience the same track. Not many albums take that approach! Plus, it came out in 2001 under SMG Entertainment, with Rafiq as the executive producer. Pretty unique, right?