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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Spice 1
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
The Jacka
gangsta rap
Lil B
alternative hip-hop, ambient music
Jay Rock
Aminé
alternative hip-hop, contemporary R&B
MC Eiht
G-funk, gangsta rap
Digital Underground
alternative hip-hop, funk
Lil Xan
SoundCloud rap, cloud rap
WC
G-funk, gangsta rap
Mack 10
G-funk, gangsta rap
Kyle
pop rap
New Boyz
B-Real
hardcore hip-hop, nu metal
Mustard
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Ab-Soul
Tha Alkaholiks
underground 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.