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3 days ago · From coast to coast, the 1990s were a monumentally formative decade for hip-hop. When it comes to ‘90s West Coast rappers , though, it’s hard overvalue their influence on the genre. Many of these iconic MCs have remained in the public consciousness for decades (and are even still recording music, in some cases), like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.
2 days ago · 9. “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. Before he became a 90s pop icon, MC Hammer was the self-proclaimed ruler of the Bay Area rap scene. “Can’t Touch This” isn’t just a hit; it’s a cultural touchstone that continues to thrill listeners and dancers alike. 8. “Still Feeling’ It” by Mistah FAB.
1 day ago · 90's Hip Hop Gangsta Compilation | Best Old School Rap Songs | West Coast | East Coast | Mix 2024Relax and enjoy 🛋 _____ ...
1 day ago · Unlike the same geographical barriers that stopped the flu, hip hop was able to spread around the world. Rappers like N.W.A. in Los Angeles brought gang culture and social commentary of West Coast to light. The East Coast on the other hand came up with artists such as Public Enemy and KRS-One who addressed racial issues and were politically ...
1 day ago · With the release of his debut album 2Pacalypse Now in 1991, he became a central figure in West Coast hip hop for his conscious rap and political rap lyrics. Shakur achieved further critical and commercial success with his follow-up albums Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... (1993) and Me Against the World (1995).
1 day ago · But if that hype seemed premature at the time, the West Coast scion’s further releases would only solidify his legend. His 2015 release, To Pimp A Butterfly, is widely regarded as one of the best rap albums of all time, and according to NPR, his 2017 album DAMN made him the only rapper to receive a Pulitzer Prize for their music.
4 days ago · Reviews by Carl Chery, Kemet High, and Adrian Covert. In February, we launched Spotify CLASSICS—our first-ever program to celebrate catalog music. Our inaugural list acknowledged the Classic Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of the Streaming Era and featured timeless releases like Kendrick Lamar ’s DAMN., Future ’s DS2, Jay-Z ’s 4:44, and Travis Scott ’s AS TROWORLD, to na me a few.
