Rez E-Rekt'ed 2 Rein (Resurrected 2 Rein)

Rez E-Rekt'ed 2 Rein, released in 1995 under the Bust It Records label, serves as a significant compilation from the mid-nineties West Coast hip-hop landscape. The album was produced as a vehicle to showcase the roster associated with M.C. Hammer’s Bust It label during a transitional period for the artist and his imprint. It reflects the broader effort by Hammer to pivot toward a grittier, street-oriented sound that aligned with the prevailing gangsta rap aesthetic of the era, moving away from his mainstream pop-rap origins.

The design and curation of the project aimed to revitalize the label's relevance by highlighting internal talent and collaborations that favored hard-hitting production. While the compilation received mixed critical reception at the time of its release, it remains a notable artifact of the creative restlessness experienced by artists who achieved massive commercial success and subsequently sought to redefine their artistic identity within a shifting musical climate.