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Aug 14, 2023 · 21:54. How West Coast Hip Hop Got Its Sound. U nlike its New York origin story, no one can really say exactly when hip-hop hit the West Coast. But when it did, Alonzo Williams was there. Known...
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The sound of West Coast hip-hop evolved during this period, incorporating elements of other genres like trap and R&B. Yet, despite these new influences, the music remained unmistakably West Coast. It was a sound rooted in the genre’s rich history, yet unafraid to push boundaries and explore new sonic landscapes.
Aug 11, 2023 · Born in the Bronx, New York, hip-hop soon found some of its most influential rappers in Los Angeles. On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we take a look at how the West Coast helped make hip-hop one of the most dominant cultural forces in the world.
Aug 9, 2023 · The emergence of hip-hop out of the West Coast provoked a seismic shift within mainstream music as artists spoke about life in the streets of South Central Los Angeles – from gang life to the everyday struggle of being Black in America.
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Through the unmistakable sounds of Hyphy, Mobb and Thizz Music, West Coast hip hop carried a unique range of sounds incorporating everything from conscious rap to laid back samples from older records. These sounds distinguished the West Coast and paved the way to what West Coast hip-hop is today.
- Late 1970s, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Feb 7, 2023 · West Coast rap has a long, storied history that dates back more than three decades. From the birth of gangsta rap to the emergence of conscious rap, hip hop culture on the west coast has evolved significantly. In this blog post, we’ll explore the origins and evolution of west coast rap music.
Aug 9, 2023 · Looking to take that sound coming out of New York City and adapt it to a West Coast vibe, or a Chicago beat, a New Orleans groove, or an Atlanta rhythm, or these days, sounds in Egypt, India...
