Digital Underground: Funk & Hip Hop
Digital Underground pioneered a unique fusion of funk and hip hop from Oakland, launching hits like 'The Humpty Dance' and Tupac Shakur's career....
Tag : West Coast rap
The Alkaholiks: Party Anthems with Hip Hop Flair (video)
The Alkaholiks were California hip-hop pioneers known for energetic party anthems in the '90s West Coast rap scene. Their unique style left a lasting impact...
Tha Dogg Pound: G-Funk Era of Hip Hop
Tha Dogg Pound played a pivotal role in shaping the G-Funk era through collaborations with Dr. Dre, 2Pac, and Snoop Dogg on Death Row Records....
Souls of Mischief: From ’93 ’til Infinity and Beyond (video)
Souls of Mischief's classic 1993 album '93 til Infinity helped shape underground hip hop and solidified the Oakland group's place in West Coast rap history....
Jurassic 5’s Reunion Tour Celebrates Their Old-School Legacy
Jurassic 5 reunited in 2013 after a six-year hiatus, bringing their influential old-school hip-hop sound back to stages worldwide on a celebrated reunion tour....
Mack 10 Makes Solo Comeback with New Single King of Chevys
West Coast rapper Mack 10 releases his first solo single in 14 years with 'King of Chevys' and announces the Cali Classic Tour featuring DJ...
Mount Westmore’s New “Motto”
Mount Westmore releases new single 'Motto' featuring West Coast rap legends Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort from their #1 album....
Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Returns for 30th Anniversary
Dr. Dre's legendary album The Chronic returns to streaming platforms February 1st, celebrating its 30th anniversary through original distributor Interscope Records....
90s Rapper Coolio Found Dead at 59
90s rapper Coolio, known for hits like 'Gangsta's Paradise,' was found dead at 59 from an apparent heart attack at a friend's home....
Snoop Dogg Acquires Death Row Records from MNRK Music Group
Snoop Dogg officially acquires Death Row Records from MNRK Music Group, purchasing the iconic label that launched his career decades ago....
LIL WEST RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WEST SIDE”
Lil West drops new single 'West Side' featuring 808 Mafia production and throwback California vibes. The track showcases his enhanced mic skills over West Coast...
L.A. Originals Soundtrack out Dec. 4th
The soundtrack to L.A. Originals documentary drops December 4th, featuring classic tracks from Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, 50 Cent, and more artists connected to legendary...
Rapper Blueface explains his decision not to vote in upcoming elections. The West Coast artist shares his reasoning behind his political stance....
Saweetie on Dana Cortez: Favorites & Tour Plans
Saweetie opens up about her favorite things including sushi and Tupac, discusses her relationship with Quavo, and shares tour plans in new Dana Cortez Show...
Blueface Launches Debut EP Dirt Bag on Cash Money Today
Blueface drops his Cash Money debut EP 'Dirt Bag' featuring hit singles 'Buss Down,' 'Daddy,' and 'Bleed It.' The EP hit iTunes Top 10 with...
This New Tupac Movie Trailer Though
The All Eyez On Me Tupac biopic directed by Benny Boom releases June 16, 2017. The second trailer has fans buzzing about the highly anticipated...
Footaction Launches Docuseries Featuring Top Musical Talent
Footaction launches 'Free Flow' docuseries featuring E-40, Omarion, Casey Veggies, and B.J. the Chicago Kid discussing music, style, and culture on cross-country journey....
Snoop Dogg Talks Sacrificing Money for Freedom
Snoop Dogg opens up about leaving Death Row Records and sacrificing money for his freedom during an interview about his Pharrell-produced album Bush....
Snoop Dogg Reflects on Career at SXSW Keynote
Snoop Dogg delivered a keynote speech at SXSW, reflecting on his journey from Long Beach gangster rapper to mogul and discussing his upcoming HBO series....
KDAY Recruits Hip Hop Veteran as New On-Air Personality
KDAY 93.5 FM announces Xzibit as host of new show 'Open Bar Radio.' The platinum rapper and MTV's 'Pimp My Ride' host brings his brand...
Musiek Media Group Launches Digital Concert Series with Snoop Dogg
Musiek Media Group launches digital concert series featuring Snoop Dogg & Friends with live band 1500 and DJ Quik. The streaming platform offers live hip...
Kid Ink’s Show Me Certified Platinum as Tour Dates Expand
Kid Ink's hit single 'Show Me' featuring Chris Brown reaches platinum status with over one million sales. The rapper expands his My Own Lane tour...
Polo Grounds Music Signs Hip Hop Group Overdoz
Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records signs LA hip-hop group OverDoz., joining A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg on the roster. The group's latest mixtape BOOM features collaborations...
OH NO: Does Too Short Fall or Get PUSHED? (vid)
Hip-hop legend Too Short appears to fall or get pushed off stage during a recent performance, sparking debate about what really happened at the show....
XZIBIT BDAY BASH hosted by BIG BOY at BELASCO
Xzibit celebrates his birthday bash hosted by Big Boy at the historic Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles on September 21, 2012....
