Playing around with funk samples, drum beats and flows in Williams’ studio soon became The World Class Wreckin' Cru — the first West Coast hip-hop group to be signed by a major label in 1983.

Playing around with funk samples, drum beats and flows in Williams’ studio soon became The World Class Wreckin' Cru — the first West Coast hip-hop group to be signed by a major label in 1983.

From the first time I heard his silky drawl slide across a Dr. Dre beat, ... the drum patterns are tightly programmed, ... 8 Snoop Dogg Songs That Define West Coast Hip-Hop Cool. ...

Hip-hop may have been born in New York City, but many regions across the U.S. and around the globe have since put their own stamp on it. Perhaps the first to do it successfully was the West Coast ...

Ice Cube returns to his West Coast roots with Man Down, his latest album released on November 22, ... “I’m still hungry. I still love hip-hop, creating songs, getting beats, and writing rhymes.

As PIVE continues to rise, there’s no doubt he’s cementing his legacy in hip-hop, one bar at a time. So, turn up the volume, let the beat ride, and experience PIVE’s flow for yourself. Press ...

West Coast Latin hip-hop suffers a similar flattening. With their multi-platinum success and multicultural breakthrough, Cypress Hill became bong-hitting avatars for an entire mode of LA Chicano life.

In the sun-drenched landscape of West Coast hip-hop, a new star is rising. Twenty-two-year-old Lil Mosey, the self-described “chill guy” with a penchant for “wavy” beats, sat down for an ...

1. If you spent any time here at P&P recently, you may have noticed our little “30 Best Underground Hip-Hop albums” list. In choosing our top 30, we caught our share of flak. As commenter +00 ...