http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=250&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rssTop West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody OnlineWest Coast Rap/Hip-Hopen720Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:32:07 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=250&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.215&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:57 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.215 art.215 2Pac art.215 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.215&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.215&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.44043&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:56 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.44043 art.44043 Snoop Dogg art.44043 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44043&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44043&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Chronic, Snoop Dogg's laconic, rubbery flow and goofy gangsta persona has been a hip-hop institution. His Doggystyle (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 Training Day and The Wash 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 Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ dropped in late 2002, followed two years later by R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta). In 2006, Snoop released the excellent Tha Blue Carpet Treatment 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 Ego Trippin'. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3684&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss G-Funk/ Gangsta Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:18:01 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3684 art.3684 Dr. Dre art.3684 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3684&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3684&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Chronic, 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 The Slim Shady LP, followed several months later by Dre's long-awaited sophomore release, 2001. 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]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.175&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:55 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.175 art.175 Ice Cube art.175 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.175&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.175&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.28497114&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:53 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.28497114 art.28497114 New Boyz art.28497114 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28497114&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28497114&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464831&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:50 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6464831 art.6464831 The Game art.6464831 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464831&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464831&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.672&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:13 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.672 art.672 Cypress Hill art.672 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.672&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.672&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Till Death Do Us Part. - Alex Henning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.921&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:08 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.921 art.921 Too Short art.921 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.921&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.921&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Born To Mack 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 Can't Stay Away. 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]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3199&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:42 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3199 art.3199 Everlast art.3199 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3199&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3199&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:06 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.36778 art.36778 Madlib art.36778 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36778&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Soundpieces: Da Antidote in 1999. Madlib's rickety lo-fi productions were looser and funkier variations on the jazzy hip-hop pioneered by his NYC producers, but it wasn't until The Unseen dropped in 2000 that Madlib's M.O. became apparent. Released under the Quasimoto moniker, The Unseen was a concept album based on a helium-voiced hedonist who enjoyed "astro traveling." It was equal parts Prince Paul, Sun Ra and Cheech Marin, and remains among the most inventive hip-hop albums ever made. Madlib would continue to follow his weird muse unbridled by either commercial interest or fan expectations. In the past eight years, he recorded numerous jazz albums under different aliases, collaborated with J Dilla on Champion Sound, recorded a broken-beat album under the moniker DJ Rels, reworked both the Blue Note and Trojan catalogs, linked up with MF Doom for Madvillainy and recorded two widely acclaimed instrumental hip-hop albums. Madlib continues to push boundaries. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4634&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:22 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4634 art.4634 E-40 art.4634 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4634&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4634&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.40658&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:20 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40658 art.40658 Baby Bash art.40658 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40658&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40658&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Tha Smokin' Nephew, in 2003, and scored with the single, "Suga Suga." In March, 2005, Baby Bash released his sophomore effort, Super Saucy. The album played like an ode to women, weed and whiskey (Hennessey, of course), and gleaned the radio hit, "Who Wit Me." - Linda Ryan]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1583&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:45 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1583 art.1583 N.W.A. art.1583 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1583&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1583&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Straight Outta Compton. 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 -- 100 Miles and Runnin' in 1990 and N*gg*z4life 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, The Chronic. 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]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5801&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:10 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5801 art.5801 Mac Dre art.5801 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5801&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5801&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.1935&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:27 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1935 art.1935 MC Hammer art.1935 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1935&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1935&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story). His 1990 crossover classic Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em 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, Too Legit To Quit (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 Family Affair (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]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44789&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss G-Funk/ Gangsta Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:41 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.44789 art.44789 Warren G art.44789 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44789&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44789&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Regulate...G Funk Era. The record, although influenced by Dre's production, had a decidedly mellower tone and was filled with laid-back bass grooves, fluid keyboards, smooth rhymes, and Nate Dogg's soulful crooning. His second album, Take a Look Over Your Shoulder, went double platinum and featured a remix of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff." Warren's third release, I Want It All (1999), rocketed up the charts and confirmed his status as a nice emcee and an exceptional producer. In 2001, he dropped his fourth LP, The Return of the Regulator, and he returned in the fall of 2005 with In the Mid-Nite Hour. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59661&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:51 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.59661 art.59661 Sir Mix-A-Lot art.59661 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59661&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59661&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15210&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:08 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15210 art.15210 Andre Nickatina art.15210 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15210&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15210&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The New Jim Jones, Andre Nickatina is a San Francisco O.G. and one of the Bay's most respected slang spitters. His straight-ahead rhyme style, crime-addled lyrics, and funkdified beatscapes (usually provided by Nick Peace) have made him a local favorite, while his extensive catalog of work continues to win him fans across the globe. He is featured on many Bay Area compilations and dropped album after album during the later half of the nineties. His records include the near-classic Cocaine Rhymes, These R The Times, and Daquiri Factory.]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3450&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:47 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3450 art.3450 Eazy-E art.3450 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3450&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3450&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3957&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:24 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3957 art.3957 Digital Underground art.3957 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3957&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3957&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Sex Packets 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]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5713&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:45 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5713 art.5713 DJ Quik art.5713 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5713&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5713&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Under The Influence. A hits compilation entitled Best of DJ Quik was released that same year, Platinum & Gold Collection followed in 2004. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1059&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:20 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1059 art.1059 The Pharcyde art.1059 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1059&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1059&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.4248&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:07:16 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4248 art.4248 Coolio art.4248 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4248&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4248&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss It Takes A Thief. At a time when The Chronic-inspired Gangsta Rap was at its peak, he showed all doubters that you didn't have to rock murder raps to hit it big. The following year he scored another major hit with the dark, string-driven "Gangsta's Paradise," which became the most successful rap single of 1995. Two years later, he dropped his third album My Soul. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68859&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:23 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.68859 art.68859 Lyrics Born art.68859 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68859&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68859&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.4317&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Trip-Hop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:23 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4317 art.4317 DJ Shadow art.4317 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4317&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4317&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Endtroducing..., that really took the world by storm. Incorporating heavy drums, hyper-obscure samples, and moody atmospherics, his unique soundscapes found praise from a wide variety of listeners and critics. He's chronicled his early work on Preemptive Strike (1998) and has also recorded extensively with his crew Solesides (now known as Quannum) which includes Blackalicious and Latyrx. Shadow also contributed to the U.N.K.L.E. album, and helped put together several compilations, including Guns, Cars, and Sitars and Schoolhouse Funk. In 2000 he provided the score to the homelessness documentary Dark Days and was featured on Solesides Greatest Bumps. Shadow's long-awaited new full-length, The Private Press, dropped in 2002. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39778&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:24:59 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.39778 art.39778 Swollen Members art.39778 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39778&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39778&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.592&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:50 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.592 art.592 Jurassic 5 art.592 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.592&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.592&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Lyricist Lounge Vol.1, World Famous Beat Junkies Vol.2, and Quannum Spectrum, among others. They have also released several singles, toured relentlessly, and dropped their exceptional debut LP Quality Control in early 2000. Their old-school/new-school sound is truly infectious, familiar yet unique, and quite simply: fresh. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11188328&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:17 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11188328 art.11188328 The Pack art.11188328 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11188328&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11188328&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7701&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:19 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7701 art.7701 Del tha Funky Homosapien art.7701 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7701&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7701&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68642&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Latin Rock Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:44:29 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.68642 art.68642 Ozomatli art.68642 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68642&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68642&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.57017&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:50 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.57017 art.57017 Dilated Peoples art.57017 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.57017&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.57017&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Platform in 2000, followed by Expansion Team in 2001. In 2004, Dilated released their third album Neighborhood Watch and scored a crossover hit with the Kanye West assisted single "This Way." - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.250&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:03:57 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.250 art.250 Ice-T art.250 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.250&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.250&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.176&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:14:54 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.176 art.176 Mack 10 art.176 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.176&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.176&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bow Down, a gangsta-pride album fuelled by the title track single. He continues to record solo material and also runs his own label, Hoo Bangin', which showcases up-and-coming Westside G's. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61500&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Turntabalism/DJ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:08:47 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61500 art.61500 Cut Chemist art.61500 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61500&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61500&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5972&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:47 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5972 art.5972 Xzibit art.5972 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5972&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5972&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.21622&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss G-Funk/ Gangsta Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:44:26 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.21622 art.21622 Tha Dogg Pound art.21622 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.21622&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.21622&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Chronic. Daz's tough, terse lines contrast with Kurupt's looser, more fluid delivery, and though they had neither Tupac's backstory nor Snoop's raw charisma, they possessed two of the West Coast's most distinctive voices. Unfortunately, their 1995 bow, Dogg Food, would be their only real album for nearly a decade. Death Row's tumultuous time following Pac's 1996 death led to various tiffs between the two emcees, and it wasn't until Kurupt officially left Death Row in 2005 that they were able to reunite the following year with the warmly received Cali iz Active. That CD was followed by 2007's appropriately titled Dogg Chit. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17346&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:03:31 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.17346 art.17346 People Under The Stairs art.17346 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17346&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17346&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Next Step, Question In The Form Of An Answer, and O.S.T. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8732293&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:42:39 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8732293 art.8732293 The Jacka art.8732293 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8732293&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8732293&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1016&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:15:05 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1016 art.1016 Zion I art.1016 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1016&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1016&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Mind Over Matter in 2000. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1479&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss G-Funk/ Gangsta Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:55 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1479 art.1479 Nate Dogg art.1479 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1479&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1479&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Doggystyle, and topped the charts with Warren G's breakout hit "Regulate" from the Above The Rim soundtrack. He continued working with assorted members of Tha Dogg Pound as well as Tupac, and recorded his solo debut in 1997. Due to legal dramas surrounding Death Row Records, the project was sat on, to be released the following year as G-Funk Classics Vol.1 & 2. He didn't set any sales records, but Nate's infectious inflections remained as nice as ever. He continued his reign as master of the hooks throughout the millennium, lending his unmistakable charm to many top ten hits. In 2001, Nate released his highly anticipated second LP Music & Me. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2557&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bay Area Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:47:21 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2557 art.2557 Luniz art.2557 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2557&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2557&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Explicit Game. Their first record Operation Stackola dropped the following year, showcasing their knack for humorous lyrics and pimped-out tracks. Luniz' debut single, the super-funky weed anthem "I Got 5 On It" became an instant classic in 1995, eventually getting jacked by Puff Daddy several years later. The two released Lunitik Musikin '97, and Yukmouth went solo the following year. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5549&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:13:29 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5549 art.5549 Blackalicious art.5549 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5549&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5549&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9383&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:19 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9383 art.9383 Brotha Lynch Hung art.9383 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9383&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9383&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss N*gg* Deep. In '92 he produced X-Raided's debut Psycho Active, following it up with his own solo EP 24 Deep 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]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.51360&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:56 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.51360 art.51360 Lil Rob art.51360 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.51360&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.51360&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61493&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:28:09 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61493 art.61493 Westside Connection art.61493 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61493&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61493&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Bow Down in 1996. Backed by heavy beats and booming Cali funk, the group pledges their allegiance to the Golden State, reminding listeners of their notable contributions to the game while taking aim against certain media, the East Coast, and all haters. The first album's title track soon became a hit, and introduced "Wesssiiiiiiiiide" to the contemporary hip-hop vernacular. The triumphant trio have continued to collaborate on solo and group projects. In 2003 they released their long-awaited follow up album Terrorist Threats. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6386&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Instrumental Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:44:39 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6386 art.6386 J Boogie's Dubtronic Science art.6386 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6386&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6386&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38425&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Lyricists Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:28 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.38425 art.38425 Murs art.38425 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38425&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.38425&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%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.12627716&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Experimental Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:52:18 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.12627716 art.12627716 Flying Lotus art.12627716 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12627716&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12627716&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Los Angeles, on the U.K.'s esteemed Warp label. A great nephew of Alice Coltrane, Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) isn't as jazzy as you might expect, but he definitely inherited his aunt's cosmic leanings. Running warm analog sounds through crackling digital treatments, Flying Lotus plays with psychoacoustic confusion as assuredly as he turns his boom-bap knock-kneed. By 2009, Ellison's Brainfeeder imprint was picking up speed with truly next-level releases from Ras G, the Gaslamp Killer, Dr. Strangeloop, Samiyam and Lorn. As central as he is to the L.A. scene, FlyLo proved an international pivot as he reached out to swap remixes with dubsteppers Martyn and King Midas Sound. - Philip Sherburne]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4205&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:31:05 -0700 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4205 art.4205 Hieroglyphics art.4205 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4205&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4205&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss I Wish My Brother George Was Here, they have ensured that California is now known for pure lyricism as well. Several albums from different members of the team followed, until the long awaited and overdue Third Eye Vision was released in 1998 -- the first album to feature the entire Hieroglyphics family. Several tracks from Third Eye Vision showcase the varied lyrical techniques of the group's huge roster of MCs. - Alex Henning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1378&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast Indie Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:28 -0800 Top West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1378 art.1378 Spearhead art.1378 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1378&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1378&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss