The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One is a hip hop compilation album presented by American producer Larry "Laylaw" Goodman. The eighteen-track album features guest appearances from several notable West Coast hip hop recording artists, such as Above The Law, Coolio, Dru Down, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Kausion, K-Dee, Kokane, Luniz, L.V., Ras Kass, The Pharcyde, WC and Xzibit. Recording sessions for the album took place at Da Lawhouse Recording Studio Complex in Los Angeles, California. It was released on August 29, 1997, via Zomba Records. Audio production of the album was handled primarily by Laylaw and Derrick "D'Maq" McDowell. It peaked at number 169 on the US "Billboard" 200 and at number 43 on the US "Billboard" Top R&amp;B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Critical reception.
"Rap Pages" "..."The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One" showcases different styles of hip hop that are currently being perfected in the L.A. metro area, as well as adding a little Bay area flavor from the Luniz and Dru Down..."
"The Source" "...As with most compilations of this sort, it's not surprising that this album is laced with hit-and-miss material..."
Personnel.
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External links.
"The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One" at Discogs (list of releases) 