West Coast Rap

West coast rap, a genre that emerged in the late 1980s, is characterized by its laid-back, funky sound, often featuring G-Funk-inspired instrumentation, with Parliament-Funkadelic samples and heavy use of synthesizers. Born out of the Compton and Los Angeles hip-hop scenes, this style evolved from the early days of gangsta rap, with artists incorporating elements of jazz, soul, and rock to create a distinct sound. Reaching peak popularity in the mid-1990s, west coast rap was marked by its lyrical focus on the harsh realities of urban life, social commentary, and storytelling, often delivered in a relaxed, drawling flow. The genre played a significant role in shaping hip-hop as a whole, influencing subsequent styles like G-Funk and hyphy. Its signature blend of groovy beats, catchy hooks, and vivid lyrics has made it a staple of hip-hop culture, setting it apart from other rap styles with its unique blend of funk, soul, and California swagger.

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Shank Point
Single - Released June 20, 2025

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2nd II None
333 Mob
8 Ball
ALLBLACK
Above The Law
Azjah
Baby Grizzley
Bad Azz
Big Game - Game Player
Blazt
Buda Nigromante
Butch Cassidy
CaliCash
Chong
Clyde Carson
Coke
Connor Price
Coolio
Cozz
Cypress Hill
D-Loc the Gill God
Dave Blunts
Daz Dillinger
Dr. Dre
Drakeo the Ruler
EBK Jaaybo
EBK Leebo
EBK Pig
Earl
GANG!
Guap Sosa
Gwalla Cartel
Havoc musiq
Hemporizer Hi Power
Hollywood Ty
Hot Boy Turk
Hunnid G
ICE-T
J. Stone
Jali$co
Jayo Felony
K-Dee
Kam
Karma Rivera
Keak Da Sneak
Khaaro Bu$t Aard
King Kunta
King Lil G
King Tee
Kokane
Kold AF
Kryme
Kuks rapper
Lil Dallas
LilBoy Bruce
Loomy
MC Eiht
Mac Mall
Menacin Johnson
Milano Mobster
Mo Litty X Gucci God
Money Making Wize
MoneySign Suede
Mr. Capone-E
Nate Dogg
O.G. Explosion
OMB Bloodbath
OTM
Ohmz The Don
Omar Cruz
Oral Bee
Osbe Chill
Peysoh
Pries
RAW VIBE
RBX
Randy Savvy
Riv Locc
Roscoe
SCOOP DOGG
SO7ACE
Salma Slims
Seffelinie
Skee-Lo
South Central Cartel
Spice 1
Stunnaman02
Styles Of Beyond
Suga Free
TG Kommas
Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Eastsidaz
The Pharcyde
Warren G
Wasahhbii
Yatta Bandz
Young Blacc
Young Kay
Young Noble
Yukmouth
Dr. Dre
Nate Dogg
Connor Price
Coolio
Cypress Hill
EBK Jaaybo
Warren G
N.W.A.
House Of Pain
MC Eiht
Big Syke
MoneySign Suede
Drakeo the Ruler
Luniz
The Pharcyde
Knoc-Turn'al
Styles Of Beyond
Yatta Bandz
Westside Connection
Digital Underground
RBX
ALLBLACK
SOB X RBE
King Lil G
Skee-Lo
Tha Dogg Pound
Peysoh
MC Ren
Cozz
OTM
Mr. Capone-E
ICE-T
Compton's Most Wanted
Dilated Peoples
Clyde Carson
Dave Blunts
Butch Cassidy
Tha Eastsidaz
Daz Dillinger
Suga Free
EBK Leebo
Spice 1
J. Stone
Jali$co
Kokane
Keak Da Sneak
SO7ACE
King Tee
Jayo Felony
EBK Pig
Celly Cel
8 Ball
Young Noble
RBL Posse
Mac Mall
Above The Law
Kryme
2nd II None
Seffelinie
Kold AF
Oral Bee
Dove Shack
OMB Bloodbath
Yukmouth
TG Kommas
Stunnaman02
Ant Banks
Hi-C
SCOOP DOGG
South Central Cartel
Da Lench Mob
LilBoy Bruce
AMG
Goldie Loc
Mafi
RAW VIBE
Azjah
Kausion
Baby Grizzley
Blazt
333 Mob
Wc And The Maad Circle
3X Krazy
Soopafly
Bad Azz
Thug
Milano Mobster
Kam
Loomy
GANG!
Osbe Chill
Roscoe
Mausberg
Yo-Yo
Lil Dallas
Menacin Johnson
K-Dee
Happy Singh
Coke
Hollywood Ty