http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1016&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rssTop West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody OnlineWest Coast Lyricistsen720Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:32:33 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1016&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.215&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:57 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.215 art.215 2Pac art.215 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.215&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.215&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss 2Pacalypse Now in 1991, followed by starring roles in the films Juice and Poetic Justice. His second album contained the player anthem "I Get Around" and the ode to struggling sisters "Keep Your Head Up." In addition to his rising celebrity status, Tupac also saw numerous run-ins with both sides of the law. In 1994 he released Thug Life, was shot several times in NYC, and was convicted of sexual assault. Me Against The World (1995) debuted at No. 1, while Pac was sitting in jail. Bailed out by Suge Knight, his Death Row premiere All Eyez On Me -- the first hip-hop double album -- featured the hit "California Love" and easily went multiplatinum. On September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot repeatedly in Las Vegas and died six days later. Numerous theories continue to surround his murder; some blame Bad Boy, others think Suge set him up, while legions of believers think he is still alive. Many new albums and compilations have continued his career posthumously, with "Changes" getting massive airplay in 1999. Tupac's murder remains unsolved. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.175&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:55 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.175 art.175 Ice Cube art.175 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.175&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.175&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Straight Outta Compton, he helped develop Gangsta Rap, a style which would become both highly controversial and immensely popular throughout the following decade. He soon split from the group and began his solo career, releasing legendary and influential records at a prolific rate. His hardcore, no-holds-barred rhymes about life in the ghetto fascinated listeners worldwide. Over the years, his style and content has evolved from criminal to militant and political, from rap star to club rockin' celebrity. Backed with stellar production from Dr. Dre, Sir Jinx, the Bomb Squad, and many others, Cube is certain to command a lofty place in hip-hop history, due in no small part to his astonishing versatility and sheer volume of quality work. And while his legendary status in hip-hop is cemented, one of his most important contributions is opening the door for rappers to have careers in Hollywood. He has acted in and/or produced a diverse array of movies, such as Boyz N Da Hood, Friday, Are We There Yet?, and Barbershop. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464831&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:50 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6464831 art.6464831 The Game art.6464831 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464831&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464831&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss The Documentary. His success is practically guaranteed, thanks to a strong allegiance with Dr. Dre (who signed him to Aftermath and produced several tracks), and profitable partnerships with Eminem, 50 Cent and G Unit. A self-proclaimed member of the Bloods, his rap career started in 2003 after getting shot and left for dead in a drug-related robbery at his home. Recovering from his wounds, he listened to dozens of classic hip-hop albums and decided to become a rapper. The studying paid off, as Game's 2005 debut, The Documentary, is widely considered among the best West Coast hip-hop album of this decade. A much-publicized split with Fiddy (complete with random gunplay) helped both parties sell more records, but unfortunately it also forced a split with Game's mentor, legendary producer Dr. Dre, who was financially entangled with 50. The Game spent the next year professing his undying love and respect for the good Doc, but it was all for naught and Dre didn't contribute one beat to 2006's oddly named The Doctor's Advocate. Still, the final joke may have been on Dre, as the album received widespread critical praise. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4634&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:22 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4634 art.4634 E-40 art.4634 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4634&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4634&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Dictionary Book of Slang. All you need to do is listen to the lyrics of rap albums that follow his releases to know his tremendous influence among his peers. - Alex Henning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5801&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:10 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5801 art.5801 Mac Dre art.5801 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5801&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5801&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Young Black Brotha EP, were competent, if generic gangsta rap. He ran into a roadblock, both literally and figuratively, when he was arrested in 1991 for conspiracy to commit bank robbery. Dre continued to record while in prison and much of his work during that time dealt with various figures in the law enforcement community. He became somewhat of a martyr to the Bay Area community, and upon his release in 1996 he was one of the area's most celebrated rappers. Dre quickly capitalized on this notoriety, releasing multiple albums a year -- in 2001 alone, he released four albums -- and starting his own label, Thizz Entertainment. He was also evolving as a rapper. Whereas his earlier material was comprised of monotone flows that borrowed Too $hort's ghetto narratives and unapologetic misogyny, his later work found the emcee blending Shock G's nasally sonic smirk with E-40's love of language and odd vocal inflections. And while his rhymes were still filled with gangsta tropes, he was increasingly playful, making him more mischievous than menacing. This new approach was perhaps a side effect of his obsession with MDMA (the word "thizz" has its origins in Ecstasy usage). His 2001 track, "Thizzelle Dance," perhaps best exemplified this new approach. Taking a cue from the awkwardly ecstatic dances of E users, Dre introduced a new dance step that equally mocked and celebrated its participants. It caught on, and the word "thizz" instantly entered hip-hop lexicon, spawning an entire subgenre of imitators. When Dre was gunned down in Kansas in 2004, he was at the forefront of a suddenly resurgent Bay movement. And though he will be missed, his presence remains and is ubiquitous. Like most rappers who are gunned down, his murder remains unsolved. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1059&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:20 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1059 art.1059 The Pharcyde art.1059 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1059&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1059&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde (1993). Fuelled by the hits "Passin' Me By," "Ya Mama," and "Otha Fish," the album was a hodgepodge of styles and influences, reflected by the crazy rollercoaster cover art. The group's often humorous rhymes and charismatic deliveries were the antithesis of Gangsta Rap, with vividly colorful and musically diverse production, and an uncanny knack for exceptional party jams. Their 1996 follow-up, Labcabincalifornia, featured a slightly more serious vibe, but continued their legacy of high-quality tracks, maintaining sonic and lyrical accessibility without selling out. They have since taken time to regroup and reorganize, with some members embarking on solo careers. An abbreviated line-up returned in 2000 with Plain Rap, while a greatest hits collection called Cydeways surfaced the following year. Although the full crew only released two LPs, the Pharcyde are without a doubt one of the most important acts of the 1990s; their originality and experimentation has influenced countless artists, who strive to keep hip-hop innovative and fresh. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68859&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:23 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.68859 art.68859 Lyrics Born art.68859 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68859&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68859&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Quannum Spectrum) for more gems from a truly unique talent. In 2003, Lyrics Born released his long-awaited solo debut Later That Day .... The album was greeted with critical praise as well as commercial success, largely thanks to the regional hit "Callin' Out." After spending the next few years concentrating on touring, Lyrics Born returned in 2008 with Everywhere at Once, which was his first album released on Epitaph. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.250&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:57 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.250 art.250 Ice-T art.250 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.250&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.250&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5972&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:47 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5972 art.5972 Xzibit art.5972 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5972&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5972&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss At the Speed of Light in 1996, followed by 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz in 1998. Backed with consistently tight production from the likes of E-Swift, Sir Jinx, Diamond and others, his intimidating lyrical beatdowns send lesser mic-wranglers running for dear life. His major singles to date include "What You See Is What You Get," "Bitch Please" with Snoop, and "3 Card Molly" with Saafir and Ras Kass (with whom Xzibit shares the Golden State Warriors moniker). Xzibit has also been working extensively with the legendary D-R-E, executive producer of his third album. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1016&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:05 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1016 art.1016 Zion I art.1016 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1016&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1016&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Mind Over Matter in 2000. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5549&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:13:29 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5549 art.5549 Blackalicious art.5549 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5549&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5549&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38425&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:28 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.38425 art.38425 Murs art.38425 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38425&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38425&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss The End of the Beginning in early 2003, Murs teamed up with North Carolina super-producer 9th Wonder (Little Brother) for 2004's excellent Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition and its 2006 follow-up Murray's Revenge. In 2007, Murs signed to Warner Brothers. Though some feared that the major label would dilute Murs' message, his 2008 album Murs for President was in the same vein as his earlier material. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1378&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:28 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1378 art.1378 Spearhead art.1378 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1378&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1378&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43744&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:03:31 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.43744 art.43744 The Coup art.43744 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43744&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43744&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5251265&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:28 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5251265 art.5251265 The Grouch art.5251265 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5251265&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5251265&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29401&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:59 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.29401 art.29401 San Quinn art.29401 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29401&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29401&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss From a Boy to a Man, continues in this fine tradition. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54389&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:08:54 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.54389 art.54389 Pep Love art.54389 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54389&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54389&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Third Eye Vision), Pep steps out on the solo tip, releasing his excellent, long-awaited LP Ascension in 2001. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1384&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:59 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1384 art.1384 The D.O.C. art.1384 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1384&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1384&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss No One Can Do It Better. Armed with a vicious vocabulary and seriously hot Dre beats, the D.O.C. came with a slew of classic tracks including "The Formula," "Let The Bass Go," and "The Grand Finale," a sizzling posse cut with N.W.A. Unfortunately, shortly after the record came out, he was involved in a near-fatal car crash that severely damaged his vocal chords. He penned many of Dre's rhymes on The Chronic and appeared in the skit "$20 Sack Pyramid." The D.O.C. released a little-heard album in '96 called Heltah Skeltah, but came back strong with the compilation-style Deuce in 2002. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6988703&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:40:20 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6988703 art.6988703 Busdriver art.6988703 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6988703&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6988703&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1496&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:22 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1496 art.1496 Souls of Mischief art.1496 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1496&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1496&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36220&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:18:10 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.36220 art.36220 MC Eiht art.36220 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36220&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36220&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Section 8 on Mack 10's Hoo Bangin' Records/Priority in 1999. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.60405&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:24 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.60405 art.60405 Pigeon John art.60405 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.60405&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.60405&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5581&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:36:39 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5581 art.5581 Latyrx art.5581 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5581&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5581&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10268505&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:37 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10268505 art.10268505 Haiku D'Etat art.10268505 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10268505&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10268505&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40064&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:04:01 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40064 art.40064 Abstract Rude art.40064 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40064&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40064&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Process Of Elimination, Cater To The DJ, The Funky Precident, and Battleaxe Warriors.]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.375&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:37 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.375 art.375 Aceyalone art.375 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.375&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.375&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.67379&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:14:27 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.67379 art.67379 Crown City Rockers art.67379 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.67379&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.67379&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66625&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:25 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.66625 art.66625 Lifesavas art.66625 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66625&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66625&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Gutterfly, found the group going in a far different direction. For that record, Lifesavas paid homage to Blacksploitation of the '70s with a set of characters in a fictional Portland full of murderers, pimps and pushers. Surprisingly, the album was more playfully respectful than it was morally heavy-handed. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69075&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:28 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69075 art.69075 Rasco art.69075 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69075&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69075&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Time Waits For No Man in 1998 and The Birth EP in 1999, and in 2000 teamed up with Fresno's Planet Asia as Cali Agents, releasing How The West Was One. Rasco seems to be everywhere these days, a high-caliber rapper at the forefront of the Bay Area's ever-growing and internationally respected hip-hop community. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12200&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:14:42 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.12200 art.12200 AWOL One art.12200 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12200&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12200&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56853&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:30:23 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.56853 art.56853 Ras Kass art.56853 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56853&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56853&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Soul On Ice in 1996. Hailed by critics for his intricate and intelligent verses, he returned two years later with Rasassination, which included the single "Ghetto Fabulous" featuring Dre and Mack 10.]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5196355&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:14:05 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5196355 art.5196355 The Gift Of Gab art.5196355 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5196355&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5196355&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Quannum Spectrum and Solesides Greatest Bumps. In early 2004, Gab released his first solo album, Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9321&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:51 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9321 art.9321 Planet Asia art.9321 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9321&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9321&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Life As It Is will be dropping shortly. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58140&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:01:30 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.58140 art.58140 2Mex art.58140 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58140&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58140&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss The Mind Clouders and B-Boys In Occupied Mexico. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.53454&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:25:09 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.53454 art.53454 Cali Agents art.53454 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.53454&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.53454&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss How The West Was Won features production by Mad Lib, Paul Nice, 427, M-Boogie, His-Panik and other West Coast beatmakers. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.822&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:52 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.822 art.822 Wildchild art.822 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.822&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.822&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15637415&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:43:18 -0800 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15637415 art.15637415 Luckyiam art.15637415 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15637415&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15637415&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7304&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:25:15 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7304 art.7304 Supernatural art.7304 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7304&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7304&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Freestyle. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4937066&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:25:56 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4937066 art.4937066 Charizma/Peanut Butter Wolf art.4937066 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4937066&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4937066&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7320&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:32:48 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7320 art.7320 Lateef the Truth Speaker art.7320 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7320&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7320&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7540436&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 7 Jul 2009 03:52:28 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7540436 art.7540436 MED art.7540436 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7540436&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7540436&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5503&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:30:34 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5503 art.5503 Saafir art.5503 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5503&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5503&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Boxcar Sessions in 1994. The Bay Area lyricist is well-known for his razor-sharp rhymes and on-point delivery, as well as for a notorious radio battle pitting his Hobo Junction crew against Hieroglyphics. A skilled beatmaker, Saafir has also produced tracks for some of Cali's finest underground artists. In addition to his solo work and production duties, he's collaborated with Xzibit and Ras Kass as the Golden State Warriors. He released his second album Trigonometry in 1998, and followed up one year later with The Hit List. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63801&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Lyrical Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:18:41 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.63801 art.63801 Motion Man art.63801 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63801&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63801&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Laid In Full, Droppen The Bomb, etc.), and collaborated on several records with Kool Keith. In 2000, Motion, Keith, and KutMaster Kurt joined forces on the exceptional Masters Of Illusion album, where Motion's alter ego Clifton Santiago arguably stole the show from his better-known counterparts. Motion continued to work with a variety of artists, popping up on two editions of Playstation's "Knock Out Kings" video game, and making a cameo on Linkin Park's remix album Reanimation. In 2002, he released his long-awaited debut solo album Clearing The Field, which also featured the likes of Biz Markie, Planet Asia, and E-40. Known for his hyper-unique, ultra-charismatic rhyme schemes and diverse flow, Motion is one of the most original emcees in hip-hop today. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7282056&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:31:41 -0700 Top West Coast Lyricists Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7282056 art.7282056 The Frontline art.7282056 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7282056&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7282056&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Flyrical%2Fwest-coast-lyricists%2Fartist-chart.rss Now U Know in the Summer of 2005, hoping to bring national attention back to the Bay. - Brolin Winning]]>