Slow Pain
Slow Pain, born Larry Patino in 1973, was a pioneering figure in West Coast
Chicano rap, celebrated for blending G-funk grooves with heartfelt storytelling.
Emerging as a member of Street Mentality, he gained early recognition with the
group's 1992 album The Town I Live In, before joining the G’Fellas, whose 1999
release Crime Stories remains a Chicano rap classic. In 1994, Slow Pain launched
his solo career with The Baby O.G., featuring the standout single "Money Maid,"
solidifying his place in the rap scene. His subsequent albums, including Lil'
Don Juan (2001), Raider 4 Life (...
