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<title>Snoop Dogg</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:56 -0800</pubDate>
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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>.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Dr. Dre</title>
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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>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>Warren G</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Long Beach, Calif., native Warren G has been making moves since the early '90s. He was the one who first hooked Dr. Dre up with Snoop Dogg, and his work through the years has helped to further develop G-Funk's style and sound. Warren's first single, 1994's "Regulate," became an enormous hit, and set the stage for his classic debut album, <I>Regulate...G Funk Era</I>. 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, <I>Take a Look Over Your Shoulder</I>, went double platinum and featured a remix of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff." Warren's third release, <I>I Want It All</I> (1999), rocketed up the charts and confirmed his status as a nice emcee and an exceptional producer. In 2001, he dropped his fourth LP, <i>The Return of the Regulator</i>, and he returned in the fall of 2005 with <i>In the Mid-Nite Hour</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>DJ Quik</title>
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<category>Producers Corner</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:45 -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>Digital Underground</title>
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<category>Indie Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:24 -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>Tha Dogg Pound</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:44:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Tha Dogg Pound are one of California's oldest and most reliable groups. Core members Daz and Kurupt have been major players since lending considerable supporting roles on Dr. Dre's <i>The Chronic</i>. 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, <i>Dogg Food</i>, 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 <i>Cali iz Active</i>. That CD was followed by 2007's appropriately titled <i>Dogg Chit</i>.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Nate Dogg</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:55 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A butter smooth vocalist from the LBC, Nate Dogg has been laying his trademark sound on G-Funk hits from the get-go. He sang the chorus on the proudly misogynistic but absurdly fresh "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)" from Snoop's <I>Doggystyle</I>, and topped the charts with Warren G's breakout hit "Regulate" from the <I>Above The Rim</I> 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 <I>G-Funk Classics Vol.1 & 2</I>. 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 <i>Music & Me</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Kurupt</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:25 -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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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 6 Jun 2009 08:29:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The quintessential G-Funk super group, 213 first came together in the early 1990s, performing at house parties around Long Beach, Calif. Comprising Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg, 213 put out early demo tapes that caught the attention of Dr. Dre (Warren's half-brother), who enlisted the team to co-star on his own album <I>The Chronic</I>. And the rest is history. All three of them blew up and became platinum-selling superstars as solo artists, and for years they teased fans with talk of a group album. In August 2004, it finally came to fruition: <I>The Hard Way</I> was an excellent collection of smoothed-out, summertime funk.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>San Quinn</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:17:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Bay Area rap scene is among the most compartmentalized scenes in the nation. There are hundreds if not thousands of young producers, rappers and promoters who manage to make a decent living in the hip-hop game without ever having to leave the area. In this vast and thriving underground scene, San Quinn is a legend. He started out in the early '90s with fellow SF emcee JT the Bigga Figga and continued making moves throughout the decade, first as a young rapper on the Priority label and then independently under his Deal Down label. Over those years in the game, Quinn has had his hand in nearly every major hip-hop movement to come out of the Bay. His terse flow and gruff voice are instantly recognizable, and his finely detailed vignettes of life in San Francisco's Fillmore district are among the most compelling narrative raps to emerge from the West Coast. His most recent album, <I>From a Boy to a Man</I>, continues in this fine tradition.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>The D.O.C.</title>
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<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>Rappin' 4-Tay</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:14:59 -0800</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>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>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>Califa Thugs</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:43:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Paperboy</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:16:25 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Neck-bending beats and smooth G-Funk grooves laced with wah-wah guitars and ample keys, topped with laid-back rhymes about hustlin' and rollin' with the homies. Distinctly West Coast -- reminiscent of early Spice 1.
- Brolin Winning]]></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>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>Daz Dillinger</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:43:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Daz first made his mark on Dr. Dre's classic <I>The Chronic</I>, lighting up the mic alongside Snoop, Kurupt, RBX, and Rage. He was also a key player on Snoop's debut, and in 1995, he and Kurupt teamed up as Tha Dogg Pound and released <I>Dogg Food</I>, essentially picking up where Snoop's <I>Doggystyle</I> left off. His trademark Cali flow and Kurupt's battle-style raps worked together well, proving that the G-Funk sound Dre had helped pioneer was still alive and well. Daz learned a lot from the Dr., especially on the production tip, and is prominently featured behind the boards as well as in front of the mic. As a producer he's worked with Tupac, Heltah Skeltah, MC Eiht, and many others. One of the last original artists on Suge Knight's ill-fated Death Row Records, he released his solo debut <I>Retaliation, Revenge, and Get Back</I> in 1998. While not a huge commercial success, the album showcased his well-rounded skills with it's infectious beats, modulating keyboards, and raw, intoxicating funk. His lyrics stick to traditional true blue themes of bangin', rollin', and gettin' his smoke on, chronicling a day in the life of a West Coast G. He still works non-stop, putting out numerous releases on his independent label. In 2005 he released one of his best works to date, <i>Dogg Pound Gangsta LP</i>, he also reunited with long-estranged DPG homie Kurupt, and linked with Jermaine Dupri, to launch another imprint called So So Gangsta.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Crime Boss</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:55:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston emcee brings Hardcore verses detailing the sketchy lifestyle of a true hustla. Rugged rhymes and smooth choruses top steady beats, dangerous basslines, and a collage of watery synths.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Paris</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:08:47 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An underrated Bay Area emcee/producer, Paris first hit the scene in 1990 with the release of <I>The Devil Made Me Do It</I>. Known for his Funk-drenched beats and angry but intelligent rhymes, Paris wreaked lyrical havoc on racism and bigotry in America, all the while promoting respect and knowledge of self. In '93 he dropped <I>Sleeping With The Enemy</I>, continuing his political agenda on his Scarface Records label. Fiery tracks like "Bush Killa" and "Make Way For A Panther" generated some high-profile controversy, but he never achieved the massive crossover success of Dre and Snoop. <I>Guerilla Funk</I> followed in '94, after which Paris took several years off from rhyming and produced tracks for Conscious Daughters. <I>Unleashed</I> surfaced in '98 but failed to make much noise. After taking a break from the rap game, Paris worked in the stock market and did very well for himself. In 2002, he returned with a new single addressing George W. and the "war on terrorism," followed by an all-new LP called <i>Sonic Jihad</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Dove Shack</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:06:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from G-Funk central -- Long Beach, Calif. -- the Dove Shack are protégés of Warren G. They first appeared on his multi-platinum '93 debut <I>Regulate...G-Funk Era</I>. Made up of 2 Scoops, C Knight, and Bo Roc, they released their first album <I>This Is The Shack</I> in '95. Flexing butter-smooth song-raps over keyboard-heavy production, they scored a substantial hit with the single "Summertime In the LBC." They later contributed to a few compilations, and dropped <I>Reality's Got Me Tied Up</I> in 2000 on Street Solid Records.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>The WhoRidas</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:44:19 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Vegas burning and tires squealing, the WhoRidas offer a batch of rubberized basslines. The nonstop Oakland flow first pioneered by Too $hort gets kicked into fifth gear.]]></description>
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<title>Lady of Rage</title>
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<category>West Coast O.G.'s</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:50 -0800</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>2nd II None</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:27 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Duo Tha D and KK first made waves with their 1991 self-titled debut, rocking irresistibly catchy West Coast flows over stellar production by DJ Quik. Quiet for much of the decade, they reappeared with a vengeance in 1999 with their sophomore record <i>Classic 220</i>, fueled by the G-Funk single "Up 'N Da Club."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Tupac Shakur Tribute Band</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Domino</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:36:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Not to be confused with the Hieroglyphics producer of the same name, Long Beach emcee Domino scored crossover hits with both "Getto Jam" and "Sweet Potato Pie" off his 1993 self-titled debut. His smooth sing-song rhyme style and mellow production was a hit with listeners both inside and outside the rap market. Domino released three more albums in the second half of the '90s, though none matched his earlier success.
- 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>Soopafly</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:19:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[West side representatives stay true to form, schooling the listener on the importance of ladies, loot, and green leaves. Production is slick and catchy, with bangin' beats sure to shake the '64, a chanted chorus, and a nice showing on the one and twos.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>South Central Cartel</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:31:50 -0800</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>Brownside</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:49:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Mexican gangsta posse comes with hardcore rhymes and funky beats. Slow and steady verses are rife with Latino pride and murderous imagery, while watery synths and heavy duty basslines set the pace.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>3 X Krazy</title>
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<category>Bay Area</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:14:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Mista Grimm</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The Delinquents</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:56:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Cali duo cook up a smooth joint about someone's scandalous baby's mama. Summertime beats, mellow guitars, and colorful keyboards get loose while soulful singing and swift flows detail one lady's shady ways.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Thug Life</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:36:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Twdy</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:39:41 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bay Area all-stars come together for funkdafied tracks and player-pride anthems. Neck-bending, rubberized basslines, beats specially designed for bumping in the ride, and keyboards as bright as the Cali sun set the tone for these laid-back, collar-popping rhymes. Practically all of Northern Cali's slang-spitters represent, including E-40, Too Short, Spice 1, B-Legit, 4-Tay, Ant Banks, and Mac Mall.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Funky Aztecs</title>
<link>http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.22904&amp;rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fwest-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fg-funk-gangsta%2Fartist-chart.rss</link>
<category>Latin Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:40:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A Latino crew out of Oaktown, Funky Aztecs deliver a potent blend of powerful rhymes, West Coast Funk grooves and Hispanic pride. Their lyrics are strong and intelligent, packed with sincere messages to improve the community. "Slippin' Into Darkness" from <i>Day Of The Dead</i> (1995) features a verse from hometown hero Tupac.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Da 5 Footaz</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:37:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An all-girl group from L.A., Da 5 Footaz have been making moves since the mid-nineties. Composed of Neb Luv, Cobra Red, Jah Skillz, Ka-Bar, and Knehi, their origins go back to '94, when Jah Skillz scorched the mic on "Supa Soul Sis" off Warren G's <I>Regulate&G-Funk Era</I>. Jah hooked up with Neb Luv in school, and the two were featured in the documentary <I>The Show</I>. Soon their ranks grew, and in '96 the quintet contributed a track called "The Heist" to the film <I>Set It Off</I>. With their serious mic finesse and butter beats from the regulator himself, Da 5 Footaz' future seemed bright. Unfortunately label drama ensued and their forthcoming release was forced into limbo. An unreleased/bootleg LP called <I>The Lost Scrolls</I> kept hungry fans satisfied, and they're set to release <I>Lifetime</I> on G-Funk/Restless in the near future.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Makaveli (A/K/A 2Pac)</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:21 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Kam</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from South Central L.A., Kam dropped his first album in 1993 and a follow-up in '95. His intelligent and conversational flows relate the harsh realities of life in the hood, set to juicy bass, funky beats, and wheezing keyboards. On "Where I Come From," he comes with nice lines like "the courts won't let you go with three strikes/The Source won't give you more than three mics."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Bad Azz</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:16 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from the sunny streets of the LBC, Bad Azz continues the proud tradition of Westside Gangsta Rap. Backed with serious bass bumps, ultratight beats and a bevy of assorted synths, he drops solid flows, offering a glimpse into the life of a G.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Shade Sheist</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:40:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Odd Squad</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<rhap:artist xmlns:rhap="rhap">Odd Squad</rhap:artist>
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<description><![CDATA[Smooth-talking crew details the dangers of straying from your girl: "Messing over your fo' sho nookie / tryin' to get some mo' nookie / you'll end up with no nookie." Jazzy breaks, wheezing keys, and chill electric pianos set the pace for personal tales of broken hearts.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Caz</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:24 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Caz blasts his way into the music industry with plenty of verbal artillery. If you see someone dumpin' out the window of the Knight Rider car, it's probably this guy.
- Alex Henning]]></description>
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<title>Ray Luv</title>
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<category>West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:14:15 -0800</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>Vordul Mega</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:00:32 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>DFC (Da Funk Clan)</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:07:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Flint, Mich., duo Al Breed and T Double E unleash smooth gangsta stories over traditionally bubbling G-Funk production. Thumping bass-heavy beats and high-end keys back mellow verses about getting paid, slinging dank, and taking out chumps.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Tha Eastsidaz</title>
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<category>G-Funk/ Gangsta</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The maiden release of his new label, Doghouse Records, takes Snoop Dogg back to the streets of Long Beach, where he reconnects with childhood homies Goldie Loc and Tray Dee. The trio of smooth-talking rappers trades flossed-out gangsterisms to the twisting machinations of producer Battlecat's cruise-controlled, electrically charged West Coast Funk.
- Alex Henning]]></description>
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