Yo, let’s talk about On Like Dat by Tygher. This 1997 gem from Infinite Groove Productions is one of those albums that just slides into your brain and stays there. It’s Hip Hop with a heavy dose of G-Funk vibes—smooth, laid-back, but still got that grit to it. You feel me?
First off, “Flyin High” hits different. Like, damn, this track feels like cruising down some sun-soaked highway in Cali with the windows down and not a care in the world. The beat? Perfectly syrupy, all low-end basslines and synth swirls. But what really sticks is how Tygher rides the rhythm—he don’t just rap; he glides over it. There’s this part where his flow switches up so effortlessly, man, I had to rewind it like three times just to catch how smooth he flipped it. Every time I hear this joint, I’m reminded why G-Funk was such a vibe back then—it wasn’t just music; it was an experience.
Then there’s the title track, “On Like Dat.” This one slaps hard for real. It’s got this funky-ass groove that makes you wanna nod your head even if you’re dead tired. The hook? Sticky as hell. I swear, days later, I’ll catch myself humming it while brushing my teeth or something random like that. And Tygher’s delivery? Dude sounds like he’s having the time of his life spittin’ bars. He ain’t tryna be nobody else—just straight-up him, and that authenticity leaks through every verse. When he says he’s "on like dat," you believe him.
Now, here’s the thing: listening to this album feels kinda bittersweet. In ‘97, everyone thought G-Funk would last forever, ya know? But styles change, trends shift, and stuff gets forgotten. Yet, tracks like these remind me that good music never fully dies—it just waits for someone to rediscover it.
You know what’s wild though? Listening to this now makes me think about how much we’ve lost in terms of raw creativity in mainstream Hip Hop. Not saying everything back then was golden, but albums like On Like Dat had soul. Like… actual soul. So yeah, next time you’re scrolling Spotify looking for something fresh yet familiar, throw this on. Let Tygher take you back to a time when Hip Hop felt infinite.
