Gangsta Funk is the second studio album by the 5th Ward Boyz, released on February 22, 1994 through Rap-a-Lot Records.Like the group's previous album, the album was produced mostly by famed southern hip hop producers Mike Dean and N.O. Joe. Gangsta Funk peaked at 105 on the Billboard 200 and 13 on the Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart, becoming the group's highest charting album."Ghetto Curse Words" and "Same Ol'" both appeared on the 5th Ward Boyz' previous album, Ghetto Dope.