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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Above the Law
Daz Dillinger
G-funk, gangsta rap
Crooked I
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Iamsu!
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Casey Veggies
Compton's Most Wanted
G-funk, gangsta rap
TeeFlii
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Brotha Lynch Hung
G-funk, gangsta rap
Arabian Prince
G-funk, electro
Sage the Gemini
hip-hop, hyphy
Kurupt
G-funk, gangsta rap
RBX
G-funk, gangsta rap
DJ Yella
gangsta rap, hip-hop
3X Krazy
G-funk, gangsta rap
Mac Dre
gangsta rap, hyphy
Lefty Gunplay
gangsta rap, 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.