West Coast Rap

West Coast Rap has a funky feel to it, usually involving elaborate bass lines and grooves. It is heavily influenced by the gang scene in East and South Central L.A., and often is about violence and brotherhood. Recently, however, West Coasters have been shedding a more positive light on their rap, and society as a whole has seen a positive effect from this.

Artists

A.P.G. Crew Above The Law Az-1 B-Legit Black Dynasty Bone Thugs N' Harmony Darkstar Dayton Family Facemob Foesum Funk Mobb Funkdoobiest Game Related Lost Boyz, The Off Da Hook P.A.N.I.C. Pharcyde, The Playaz Tryna Strive Rappers Rapp Group South Central Cartel Terrorist Society The Future MC's The Luniz The Triple Threat Three Timex Social Club Uncle Jam's Army West Coast Bad Boyz Westside Connection

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