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<title>Snoop Dogg</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Since he stole the show on Dr. Dre's genre-defining masterpiece <I>The Chronic</I>, Snoop Dogg's laconic, rubbery flow and goofy gangsta persona has been a hip-hop institution. His <I>Doggystyle</I> (1993) became the first debut album to hit the charts at No. 1. After a rancorous split with Death Row Records, Snoop moved to Master P's No Limit label. In the late '90s, he began working with Dre again, resulting in standout tracks like "Bitch Please," "Still D.R.E." and "The Next Episode." Not content with simply rapping, Snoop has appeared in such feature films as <I>Training Day</I> and <I>The Wash</I> and put in work with companies as diverse as Nike and Hustler. Now 15 years into his career, Snoop Dogg is a high-powered mainstream celebrity, but still stays true to his music. His sixth solo record <I>Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$</I> dropped in late 2002, followed two years later by <I>R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta)</I>. In 2006, Snoop released the excellent <I>Tha Blue Carpet Treatment</I> and reunited the Dogg Pound for the summer single "Cali Iz Active." He scored another huge hit in late 2007 with the sleazy "Sensual Seduction" and subsequent 2008 album <I>Ego Trippin'</I>.
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<title>Dr. Dre</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Irrefutably one of the most important artists in the history of hip-hop, if not all popular music, Dr. Dre has amassed an astonishingly impressive body of work over his lengthy career. He got his start as a DJ in Los Angeles, was a member of the World Class Wreckin Crew, and in the late 1980s formed NWA. Dangerous though their lyrics were, Dre's production was equally important to the success of the group. His knack for unforgettable beats, funky basslines and cinematic depth proved the perfect accompaniment to their confrontational rhymes. Dre left the crew after their third record, and in 1992 released <I>The Chronic</I>, an untouchable masterpiece of California Gangsta Rap. Chock full of Parliament/Funkadelic basslines, high-pitched synths, and lolo-rockin' beats, track after track of G-Funk gems propelled the album to the top of the charts, made Snoop Dogg a household name, and changed the sound of hip-hop forever. In 1999 he produced Eminem's hugely successful <I>The Slim Shady LP</I>, followed several months later by Dre's long-awaited sophomore release, <I>2001</I>. The album proved that Dre's already incredible talents were getting even better, with elaborate, orchestrated production perfectly balancing funkiness and complexity. Trendsetter, talent spotter, mic-ripper, and producer extraordinaire -- after more than fifteen years blessing speakers around the world, Dr. Dre is still at the top of his game.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Ice Cube</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Longevity is rare in the temperamental world of hip-hop, and many artists blow up simply to fade away. Cube, however, is one of the chosen few whose career is still in full swing after more than 20 years in the game. Bursting on the scene with NWA's 1989 classic, <I>Straight Outta Compton</I>, 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 <i>Boyz N Da Hood</i>, <i>Friday</i>, <i>Are We There Yet?</i>, and <i>Barbershop</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Cypress Hill</title>
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<category>Latin Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:51 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Proud owners of one of rap music's most unique sounds, Cypress Hill first introduced themselves to the world with the 1991 neck-breaker "How I Could Just Kill a Man." A wide range of fans became instantly enamored with B-Real's freaky nasal raps, Sen Dog's psychotic back-up vocals, DJ Muggs' eclectic collection of acidic loops, and, of course, the group's frequent reference to their favorite hobby. Whereas most rappers fade into the sunset after a few albums, Cypress are still going strong well into the new millenium. In 2004, they released their ninth LP, appropriately titled <i>Till Death Do Us Part</i>.
- Alex Henning]]></description>
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<title>Too Short</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:08 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A hip-hop pioneer and living legend, Too Short (aka Todd Shaw) practically invented West Coast rap. He began his career slinging tapes out of his car in the early 1980s in Oakland, Calif. Merging pimp game philosophies, thick funk, and hardcore tales of freaky sexcapades, his music was made for players, macks, and gangsters -- of which Oaktown had no shortage. His following grew quickly: at one point he reportedly sold 15,000 tapes in a week. After cutting three records on a small label, Too Short released <I>Born To Mack</I> in 1986, which featured one of his biggest hits, "Freaky Tales," and expanded his already sizable fan base. His success continued throughout the '90s, and in 1996, after more than a dozen years in the game, he announced his retirement. Three years later, to the delight of his devoted following, he returned with <I>Can't Stay Away</I>. Too Short remains a hugely successful and influential figure in the industry, with frequent cameos on records by everyone from Biggie and Jay-Z to E-40 and Scarface. Very few artists approach his longevity; fewer have done so without compromising their style. After nearly twenty years and over ten albums (seven platinum), Too Short is still the Mack.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>N.W.A.</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Though not the first rappers to incorporate unabashedly violent themes into their work (Los Angeles' Ice-T and Philly's Schoolly D were already established), N.W.A. paved the way for countless other groups with their 1988 classic, <I>Straight Outta Compton</I>. Backed by Dr. Dre's layered, cinematic, but funky production, N*gg*s With Attitude practically invented the term "Gangsta Rap," leading to extensive controversy, angry cops, shocked parents, and multiplatinum status. Their deadly serious subject matter came straight from the streets of South Central Los Angeles, where rampant gang banging and crack slinging had turned the neighborhood into a virtual war zone. Financially backed by profits from Eazy-E's days as a real life dopeman, the group's no-holds-barred rhymes struck a chord with both ghetto kids who lived it and bored suburbanites who longed to be hardcore. With the classic joints including the title track (which was banned from MTV), "Gangsta, Gangsta," and "Dopeman," N.W.A. exposed America to a very real mentality that had yet to be acknowledged or exploited. Undoubtedly their most infamous track was the inflammatory "F*ck The Police," which gained the FBI's attention. Ice Cube left the group after the first record to pursue a wildly successful solo career. The group dropped two more excellent albums -- <I>100 Miles and Runnin'</I> in 1990 and <I>N*gg*z4life</I> the following year. They disbanded in '91 while feuding over earnings. Ren and Eazy continued to record marginal solo albums, while Dr. Dre blew up on the strength of his 1992 classic, <I>The Chronic</I>. Some ten years later they reunited (with Snoop Dogg filling in for the deceased Eazy-E), but nothing could match their original intensity. While literally thousands of emcees and acts have attempted to reproduce their street soldier sound and style, N.W.A. remain the epitome of gangsta.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>MC Hammer</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:04:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[From rags to riches to bankruptcy to life as a preacher, Hammer's life plays like a movie (see: VH1's <i>Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story</i>). His 1990 crossover classic <I>Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em</I> made him an international megastar. Fueled by the high-energy party jam "U Can't Touch This," Hammer took the world by storm with his trademark genie pants and simple raps over the bassline from Rick James' "Superfreak." The single was an enormous hit, and the album became one of the biggest selling rap records in history. Other hits followed, namely "Pray." Hot on its heels, <i>Too Legit To Quit</i> (1991) found similar success. Hammer won Grammys, appeared in commercials and even had a cartoon show; but the fickle public soon grew bored with his positive and poppy style -- Gangsta Rap was on the rise. Three subsequent albums were met with little fanfare. In 1997, he declared bankruptcy and focused his efforts on God and family, two themes heavily addressed on his Gospel/R&B album <I>Family Affair</I> (1998). Despite his lyrical shortcomings, Hammer paved the way for other Crossover Rap superstars. He will always be remembered for his flamboyant style, crazy moves and chart-topping hits.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Eazy-E</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As a Compton rapper and a founder of Ruthless Records, Eazy-E went from neighborhood rock-slinger to international celebrity with Gangsta Rap pioneers NWA. His distinct, high-pitch vocal style and over-the-top misogynistic and violent lyrics helped sell millions of albums for the group. In 1991 NWA disbanded, with Eazy and Dr. Dre bitterly divided over past royalties. The two engaged in a brutal dis war on wax, Dre being the obvious victor on the strength of "Dre Day." Eazy continued to make records, but never reached the status of his former partners -- Cube and Dre. In 1994 he helped launch the careers of Cleveland's Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Eazy-E died of AIDS in March of 1995.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Mac Dre</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Before his untimely death in 2004, Mac Dre had been a pillar of Bay Area hip-hop for over a decade. Whereas most rappers in the gangsta rap arena bank upon humorless braggadocio and empty threats, Mac Dre took a looser, more humorous approach to the genre. By exposing his lighter side, Mac Dre presented a more realistic and three-dimensional persona that endeared him to at least two generations of Bay Area hip-hop fans. Born Andre Hicks in 1970, the Vallejo-based emcee began recording in the late 1980s. His first few albums, beginning with his 1989 debut, the <i>Young Black Brotha</I> 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]]></description>
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<title>Digital Underground</title>
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<category>Indie Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:29 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Founded in Oakland during the late 1980s, Digital Underground are among the most innovative and original forces in hip-hop. Their 1990 debut LP <I>Sex Packets</I> put them on the map with two major singles, "Doowhutchyalike" and "The Humpty Dance" -- the latter introducing the world to Shock G's eccentric alter-ego Humpty Hump. Armed with charismatic flows and contagious grooves merging samples and live instrumentation, they brought forth fresh new takes on the classic foundations of George Clinton and P-Funk. With playful lyrics and experimental concepts, they crafted a funkdified, party-rocking style never resorting to gangsterisms, though sometimes sounding off on social and political issues. The group's follow-up EP was the first release featuring Tupac, whom they would later produce when he went solo. DU's multitalented lineup, including Shock G, Money B, Chopmaster J, DJ Fuze, Kenny K and others, would periodically change throughout the decade; and while mostly remembered for their early hits, they continue to put out high quality work. DU have released six full albums and continue to bring the funk with their over-the-top recordings and flamboyant live shows.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>DJ Quik</title>
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<category>Producers Corner</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:16 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Since he first grabbed the spotlight with his hit "Born and Raised in Compton," DJ Quik has become legendary, producing tight and funky tracks both for himself and other artists. While he never reached the mega-star status enjoyed by fellow G-funkster Dr. Dre, Quik was also very instrumental in pioneering the Parliament/Funkadelic inspired movement. His tracks have all the key ingredients; full-bodied bass grooves, wheezing high-end synths, and beats custom-made for the ride. Quik has released five albums between '91 and 2000, in addition to lending his skills to a variety of artists from both coasts. His dance inducing "Pitch In On A Party" single rocked the airwaves during the summer of 2000, and 2002 saw him return with <i>Under The Influence</i>. A hits compilation entitled <i>Best of DJ Quik</i> was released that same year, <i>Platinum & Gold Collection</i> followed in 2004.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Ice-T</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:29 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Original Gangster furthers his involvement in the genre he pioneered. Before the silver screen appearances and metal crossovers, Ice-T was a gangster rapper. On his latest foray into the land of microphones, he returns to the sex and violence that launched his career. The growling guitars are gone, replaced by grim piano melodies, deadly ambiance and Ice's darkly shadowed tales of players, prostitutes, pigs and paper.
- Rosemary Pepper]]></description>
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<title>Brotha Lynch Hung</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An ultra-hardcore emcee and producer out of Sacramento, Ca., Brotha Lynch Hung's brutal beats and blood-thirsty rhymes have won him a dedicated fan base and plenty of controversy. He first hit the scene in 1986, collaborating with Triple Sicx Bounty for the album <i>N*gg* Deep</i>. In '92 he produced X-Raided's debut <i>Psycho Active</i>, following it up with his own solo EP <i>24 Deep</i> in 1993. He has since released several full-lengths, and worked extensively with assorted Westside emcees. Lynch's no-holds-barred, murderous lyrics aren't for everyone, but his grizzly style is impossible to ignore. A major player in the Cali underground, Lynch has since left Black Market Records and started his own label, Siccmade Muzik.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>MC Eiht</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:18:10 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Long-standing Cali gangsta MC Eiht has been bustin' caps on wax since 1990. Along with CMW, he delivers graphic tales of dealers, dimes and drive-bys, all set to funked-out West Coast production. He released <i>Section 8</i> on Mack 10's Hoo Bangin' Records/Priority in 1999.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>The D.O.C.</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A highly skilled emcee originally out of Texas, the D.O.C. was discovered by Dr. Dre, who produced an incredible '89 debut which was appropriately titled <i>No One Can Do It Better</i>. 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 <i>The Chronic</i> and appeared in the skit "$20 Sack Pyramid." The D.O.C. released a little-heard album in '96 called <i>Heltah Skeltah</i>, but came back strong with the compilation-style <i>Deuce</i> in 2002.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>The Coup</title>
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<category>West Coast Lyricists</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:03:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[What if Iceberg Slim read Karl Marx? The answer is the Coup. Rapper Boots uses a refined, pimp-style flow to deliver calculated social commentary on a broad spectrum of subjects, from the realities of the ghetto to the corruption of the White House. The Coup drop political game and mack poetry for your mind, all with the goal of overthrowing capitalist society one street corner at a time. The music of this revolution is pure Oakland funk, but the band uses unorthodox instrumentation, including violin and harmonica, and the production is richly orchestrated and complex. In fact, if other rappers ever sampled Coup beats, they would probably find three or four tight hooks in each one. Completing the package is DJ Pam the Funktress, world-renowned for her turntable wizardry. The revolution may not be televised, but you can check it out online.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Compton's Most Wanted</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:55 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Comprising MC Eiht, Mike T, and the Chill MC (as well as DJs Slip and Unknown behind the boards), CMW were amongst the first wave of post-NWA gangsta rappers. Their classic debut <I>It's A Compton Thang</I> dropped in 1990 and showcased high-energy production and fierce rhymes. <I>Straight Checkn'em</I> and <I>Music To Driveby</I> followed, and they also had a hit with "Growin' Up In the Hood" from the <I>Boyz N The Hood</I> soundtrack. Shortly after their third album, MC Eiht split the crew to pursue a successful solo career. They regrouped in 2000 for <I>Represent</I>, and later released a greatest hits collection called <I>When We Wuz Bangin'</I>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Above The Law</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:18 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from south central Los Angeles, Above The Law have been turning out funk-driven Gangsta Rap for over 10 years. The graphic storytelling flows of Cold 187um, KM.G The Illustrator, Total K-oss, and Go Mack describe the colorful and dangerous lifestyle of thugged-out Cali pimps. Their blend of hardcore street scenarios, catchy beats, and smooth instrumentation has provided them with a lengthy career as G-Funk luminaries.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>The Egyptian Lover</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:58:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Celly Cel</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A murder-minded emcee representing The Bay, Celly Cel has been gunning down punks and spitting mad game on wax since the early 1990s. His albums include <i>Heat 4 Yo Azz</i> (his 1994 debut), <i>Killa Kali</i>, <i>The G-Filez</i>, and <i>Deep Conversation</i>. He's also worked extensively with other Bay Area vets like E-40, San Quinn, B-Legit, and others. ]]></description>
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<title>Rappin' 4-Tay</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:32:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A long-standing emcee from the Bay Area, Rappin' 4-Tay debuted on Too Short's <i>Life Is...Too Short</i> back in 1989. He's since released five solo albums, appeared on countless compilations, and worked with old school heroes like Roger Troutman and Bobby Womack. 4-Tay's rhymes stay true to the traditional player-rap formula, with saucy pimp game fundamentals set to Funk-infused tracks.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Kurupt</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:40:13 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Originally from Philadelphia, super emcee Kurupt found stardom in California with appearances on Dr. Dre's <i>The Chronic</i> and Snoop Dogg's <i>Doggystyle</i>, where his prolific East Coast lyricism added depth and flavor to the laid-back G-Funk sound. He and fellow Dogg Pound alumnus Daz followed up with their multiplatinum album <i>Dogg Food</i>. Now a solo act, Kurupt is further developing the bicoastal sound that has made him one of the most unique rappers in the business. His double album <i>Kuruption</i> features songs aimed at rap fans to the East, to the West, and everywhere in between. In fact, everything about his music -- lyrics, delivery and production -- reflects influences from all over the country. While the combination of style elements increases his appeal, Kurupt has earned his success with the skill to rock the mic, proving that true lyrical ability transcends all coasts and genres.
- Alex Henning]]></description>
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<title>Ant Banks</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 08:39:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A multi-talented, highly influential rap veteran from Oakland, Ant Banks first came up in the late eighties, producing choice tracks and rhyming alongside gangsta rapper-turned-bank robber Pooh Man. Shortly after, he hooked up with the king of pimp rhymes Too Short, and collaborated with him for numerous classic albums. In '93 he signed to Jive Records and released <i>Sittin' On Something Phat</i>, the first of several solo records. Production-wise, Ant Banks' funk-steeped beats helped define the Bay Area sound. He's contributed that sound to landmark LPs by local luminaries E-40 and Spice 1. After four solo albums, <i>The Best Of Ant Banks</i> appeared in 1998. The following year he assembled the group T.W.D.Y. and scored a big hit with "Player's Holiday."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>MC Ren</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:49:19 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A founding member of the notorious Gangsta pioneers N.W.A., MC Ren is arguably the crew's most overlooked and under-appreciated mic wrecker. His deep voice and furious flow is in full effect on all of the N.W.A. records, and he's dropped four high-quality solo albums since the group's demise. Ren can also be heard on LPs from the D.O.C., Above The Law, Ms. Toi, and others.]]></description>
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<title>X-Raided</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:56:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A master of no-holds-barred murder rap, Sacramento's X-Raided has been stirring up controversy with his hardcore death rhymes since '92. His first album, <I>Psychoactive</I>, was actually used as evidence in his murder trial, where he received a thirty-one year sentence for his role in the home invasion/killing of an innocent woman. He recorded his second album, <I>Xorcist</I> (1995) over the phone from prison, and his devoted fan base continued to grow. Still incarcerated, X has released several more records from behind bars, and is considered by many to be an originator of the ultraviolent Sac-town rap style that's still popular with C-Bo and Brotha Lynch Hung. In 2001, X-Raided released <I>Madman Records The Initiation</I>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Kid Frost</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:18:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Mac Mall</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:49:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Westside mic toucher delivers funkified jams about the dope trade, pimping, and repping for Vallejo. Colorful keyboards, rotund basslines, and neck-bending beats support his swift, game-filled flows.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>R.B.L. Posse</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:27:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[San Francisco duo R.B.L. (Ruthless By Law) Posse began crafting their hardcore and sometimes humorous Gangsta raps in the early 1990s. Armed with thumping beats, thick basslines, and a collection of classic samples, Black-C and Mr. Cee (not the New York DJ) provided listeners with a no-holds-barred view of life in their 'hood. They dropped three albums between 1992-95 before Mr. Cee's murder. Black-C rounded up other Cali producers and continued recording, and the Posse's last album <i>H2O Vol.1</i> was released in 1999.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Richie Rich</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:58:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>JT the Bigga Figga</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:59:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Lady of Rage</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:32:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Although raised in Virginia, Rage found success in L.A. when she hooked up with Dr. Dre and laced several tracks on <I>The Chronic</I>. With a rugged flow and a fat sack of skills, she held her own while trading verses with Snoop, Daz, Kurupt, and RBX. In 1994 she dropped her first solo single "Afro Puffs," which left many fans fiending for a full-length showcase of her talent. Due to ongoing drama at Death Row, her album was repeatedly pushed back and finally released as <I>Necessary Roughness</I> in 1997. With production from Daz, Easy Mo Bee, and Primo, Rage is proving her staying power and dedication to the game.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Casual</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:18:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A member of the mighty Hieroglyphics crew, and well-known associate of Del and the Souls of Mischief, Oakland emcee Casual has been scorching mics and thrashing wack rappers for much of the nineties. His debut LP, 1994's <i>Fear Itself</i> was commercially slept-on, but established him as a top-shelf lyricist lightyears ahead of most of his peers. His intricate and witty rhymes run circles around the industry's self-absorbed, ice-infatuated rappers, with skilled wordplay, off-beat humor, and a unique vocal presence. He's laid down an assortment of highly quotable verses on records from his Hiero accomplices, and also released a self-produced cassette-only follow-up in '97 entitled <i>Meanwhile</i>. In 1999 Casual dropped a single called "V.I.P.," followed by his long-awaited new album <i>He Think He Raw</i> in 2001.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>World Class Wreckin' Cru</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 22:16:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from LA, the World Class Wreckin Cru merged vicious Electro grooves with straight-forward but nice rhymes. Comprised of Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, Lonzo, and Cli-N-Tel, their early singles like "Surgery" and "Housecalls" found love on the streets and in clubs, while "The Cabbage Patch" and "The Fly" were dancefloor favorites. Their biggest crossover hit came with the decidedly more R&B styled "Turn Off The Lights" in '87. By the late eighties, Dre and Yella had moved on to start the pioneering gangsta squad N.W.A.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Frost </title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:04:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles mic-toucher formally known as Kid Frost was amongst the first successful Latino artists in hip-hop. His first album <i>Hispanic Causing Panic</i> dropped back in 1990 and featured deep-toned, Spanish-peppered party raps, West Coast-flavored production, and a touch of Salsa rhythms that showed a great deal of love and pride for his heritage. He released one more album as Kid Frost before shortening his name in 1995. He's put out four additional records since then, and continues to work with a wide range of Latino artists.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>South Central Cartel</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:42:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[LA posse delivers classic Gangsta Rap. Proudly hardcore verses relay tales of casual homicides, bids in the County, anti-police threats, and scandalous females. Production is vintage early '90s, with some classic beats, time-tested samples, and lots of Zapp loops.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>King T</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:25:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Compton emcee King Tee first turned heads with his 1988 debut <I>Act A Fool</I>. Backed by funky production from DJ Pooh, his clever rhymes clowned weak rappers while stressing his own microphone prowess. Unlike the violent verses from L.A.'s gangsta rappers of the era, Tee came armed with a deadly sense of humor, ready to unleash it on anyone who tried to front. He dropped three more albums in the first half of the nineties, introducing California party squad Tha Alkaholiks in 1993 on <I>Tha Triflin' Album</I>. In 1998 King Tee released <I>Ruff Rhymes</I>, a collection of his greatest hits. He also teamed up with Dr. Dre and recorded <I>Thy Kingdom Come</I>. Rumored to be an exceptional comeback album, it remains shrouded in mystery, keeping his legions of fans anticipating its release.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Bloods &amp; Crips</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:17:36 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In the early '90s, conceptual group Bloods & Crips released a pair of albums -- one side included material by Bloods, the other by Crips. The death-filled lyrics from both gangs were equally hardcore, documenting gang life and taking stabs at each other. Production is solid G-Funk through and through, with deep basslines, catchy beats and watery keyboards.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Outlawz</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:51:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A Cali crew put on by Tupac, the Outlawz first appeared alongside Pac on several albums before releasing their official debut <i>Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit Us</i> in 2000. Like their mentor, the Outlawz come with hardcore Golden State Gangsta Rap, building on Tupac's "thug life" mentality. Their second record <i>Novakane</i> dropped in 2001. ]]></description>
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<title>Poohman</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Textbook Cali Gangsta Rap from Oaktown's Poohman. Bumping beats, Funk-laden basslines, and squealing synths complement his dead-serious flows. Rhymes center around pimping, drive-bys, and keeping it real.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Ray Luv</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:55:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bay Area emcee serves up heaping portions of street rhymes, breaking down the fundamentals of a hustler's lifestyle. No-nonsense, baller rhymes laced with bumping beats, waves of keyboards, and watery guitars.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>King Tee</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:31:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Arabian Prince</title>
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<category>90's Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Saafir</title>
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<category>West Coast Indie</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:30:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An underground hero and feared battle emcee, Saafir has been ripping mics and shaming competitors since the early '90s. He got his start on albums by Raw Fusion, Digital Underground, and Casual before delivering his critically acclaimed debut <i>Boxcar Sessions</i> 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 <i>Trigonometry</i> in 1998, and followed up one year later with <i>The Hit List</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Toddy Tee</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:14:37 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A Compton rapper from the early/mid 1990s, Toddy Tee reminisces on his criminal past, shares his passion for coochie, and contemplates daily life. Strong rhymes are peppered with off-hand humor, while production is upbeat and funky throughout.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Mellow Man Ace</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:13:58 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the most influential Latino emcees, Mellow Man Ace has been putting in work since 1989. He scored a big hit in 1990 with "Mentirosa," merging English and Spanish together in a style that would be dubbed "Spanglish." His solo albums include <i>Escape From Havana</i>, <i>The Brother With Two Tongues</i>, and <i>From The Darkness Into The Light</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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