Hyphy

Hyphy, a vibrant and energetic genre, emerged in the early 2000s in the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly in Oakland and Vallejo. Characterized by its fast-paced, frenetic rhythm, often between 100-110 BPM, hyphy music typically features heavy, syncopated beats, synthesizer-heavy instrumentation, and catchy, simplistic melodies. Vocal styles range from rapid-fire flows to melodic hooks, frequently incorporating Bay Area slang and colloquialisms. Hyphy's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the region's ecstatic, carefree attitude, often celebrating parties, cars, and street life. Rooted in hip-hop and drawing from funk, soul, and electronic music, hyphy's unique blend of styles and its emphasis on regional identity set it apart from other rap subgenres. At its peak in the mid-2000s, hyphy's infectious energy and local pride resonated with a wider audience, influencing West Coast hip-hop and leaving a lasting mark on the Bay Area's rich musical heritage.

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HUU!
Single - Released February 5, 2025

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11/5
3X Krazy
Ampichino
Andre Nickatina
B-Legit
Beeda Weeda
Berner & Ampichino
Big Hollis
Big Rich
Bullys Wit Fullys
C.M.L.
Cellski
Clyde Carson
Cold World Hustlers
Cougnut
Cousin Fik
Cutty Banks
D-Lo
Dem Hoodstarz
Dubb 20
Dubee
E-40
EastBayTae
Erk Tha Jerk
Federation
Fig Naytion
Get Low Playaz
Guce
Hollow Tip
Husalah
I-Rocc
I.M.P
Iamsu!
J-Diggs
J. Stalin
JT The Bigga Figga
JasonMartin
Jay Jonah
Joe Blow
Kafani
Keak Da Sneak
Killa Tay
Laroo T.H.H.
Lil Rue
Lil Sheik
Mac Dre
Mac Mall
Messy Marv
Mistah F.A.B.
Nef The Pharaoh
Philthy Rich
Priceless Da Roc
RBL's Hitman
Reek Daddy
Roach Gigz
Rydah J. Klyde
SLik d
Sage The Gemini
San Quinn
Shady Nate
ShooterGang Kony
Shootergang JoJo
Sleepy D
Stevie Joe
Stunna Blu
T-Nutty
Taj-He-Spitz
Team Knoc
The Apers
The Cataracs
The Click
The Frontline
The HoodStarz
The Jacka
The Jacka & Ampichino
The Mekanix
The Pack
Tic Toc
Tommy Grizzcetti
Too $hort
Totally Insane
Traxamillion
Trunk Boiz
Turf Talk
U.D.I.
Unda Dwella
Young Bari
Young Cellski
Young Curt
Young Doe
Young Droop
Yukmouth
E-40
Sage The Gemini
Too $hort
The Cataracs
Iamsu!
JasonMartin
ShooterGang Kony
Mac Dre
Philthy Rich
B-Legit
Andre Nickatina
Clyde Carson
The Click
Nef The Pharaoh
C.M.L.
Mistah F.A.B.
The Jacka
Keak Da Sneak
J. Stalin
Messy Marv
San Quinn
J-Diggs
Mac Mall
Ampichino
The Pack
The Mekanix
Yukmouth
Husalah
D-Lo
Turf Talk
Shady Nate
Dubee
Cutty Banks
T-Nutty
Kafani
Priceless Da Roc
Beeda Weeda
Cellski
3X Krazy
Stevie Joe
Lil Sheik
Cousin Fik
Lil Rue
Hollow Tip
Roach Gigz
Shootergang JoJo
11/5
JT The Bigga Figga
EastBayTae
Dubb 20
Guce
Bullys Wit Fullys
Rydah J. Klyde
Traxamillion
SLik d
Cougnut
Sleepy D
Totally Insane
Laroo T.H.H.
Young Droop
Young Curt
I.M.P
Killa Tay
Taj-He-Spitz
Cold World Hustlers
Federation
Trunk Boiz
Erk Tha Jerk
Big Rich
Young Cellski
Young Doe
Get Low Playaz
The HoodStarz
Dem Hoodstarz
I-Rocc
Reek Daddy
Unda Dwella
Young Bari
U.D.I.
Big Hollis
Jay Jonah
The Frontline
Berner & Ampichino
Stunna Blu
The Jacka & Ampichino
The Apers
RBL's Hitman
Tic Toc
Tommy Grizzcetti
Team Knoc
Joe Blow
Fig Naytion