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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 ...
1. “Gin and Juice” “Gin and Juice” isn’t just a party anthem—it’s a West Coast manifesto.Released during a time when gangsta rap was often characterized by aggression and hard-edged ...
Legendary Vancouver producer DJ Kemo reflects on 35 years of hip-hop, Rascalz milestones, and what’s next in this exclusive ...
Los Angeles has always been more than just palm trees and Hollywood glitz — it’s the heartbeat of West Coast Hip Hop. The city’s rap scene introduced the world to g-funk, gangsta rap and ...
The hip-hop community’s response has been polarized. Some supporters agree with Akademiks’ assessment, while others vehemently defend the West Coast’s rich musical heritage and continuing ...
VIP Records, the Long Beach, California, record shop that played a pivotal role in launching Snoop Dogg’s hip-hop career is taking steps to become a museum dedicated to West Coast hip-hop.
Kendrick Lamar set 2024 off with his "Like That" verse and since then, other West Coast Hip-Hop acts have stepped up their game tremendously. Written by D.L. Chandler Published on November 22, 2024 ...
The producer’s catalog includes hits with multiple West Coast artists. His production credits span works with YG, Tyga and Roddy Ricch, establishing him as a cornerstone of modern LA hip-hop sound.
A key figure in West Coast Hip-Hop, Nasty Nes Rodriguez, is navigating severe health challenges, sparking a GoFundMe call for support. Now, after suffering from a heart attack, kidney failure, and ...
Ice Cube returns to his West Coast roots with Man Down, his latest album released on November 22, capturing classic hip-hop vibes.
West Coast hip-hop is coming to Des Moines this summer as the Kings of the West tour makes a stop at what will then be known as the Casey's Center. Here's what to know and how to get tickets.