How to get into West Coast hip-hop
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 northsound.fm covers 142 West Coast hip-hop artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into West Coast hip-hop?
Start with Tupac Shakur's "Don't Go 2 Sleep". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into West Coast hip-hop.
Who are the best West Coast hip-hop artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for West Coast hip-hop include Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
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
