West Coast hip-hop
regional genre of hip-hop music that encompasses any artists or music that originated in the West Coast of the United States
142 artists in the catalog.
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MC Ren
G-funk, gangsta rap
Warren G
G-funk, gangsta rap
Hopsin
alternative hip-hop, comedy hip-hop
Kid Ink
pop rap
Schoolboy Q
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Blueface
hip-hop, trap music
Coolio
G-funk, gangsta rap
Eazy-E
G-funk, gangsta rap
Earl Sweatshirt
abstract hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
DJ Quik
G-funk, funk
The Pharcyde
Snoop Dogg
G-funk, contemporary R&B
N.W.A.
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Fashawn
Nate Dogg
G-funk, contemporary R&B
Nipsey Hussle
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
About West Coast hip-hop
What is West Coast hip-hop?
regional genre of hip-hop music that encompasses any artists or music that originated in the West Coast of the United States
Where should I start with West Coast hip-hop?
Start with "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar. It captures what makes West Coast hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best West Coast hip-hop albums?
The West Coast hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar, "DAMN." by Kendrick Lamar, "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar, "Section.80" by Kendrick Lamar and "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" by Kendrick Lamar.
How many West Coast hip-hop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 142 West Coast hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.