Hip-hop might have been birthed in the ‘80s; however it wasn't until the ... It even sparked an East Coast/West Coast beef among some of the greatest MCs. The sound of hip-hop today may ...

Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

VIP Records, which played a pivotal role in launching Snoop Dogg's hip-hop career, is taking steps to become a West Coast hip ...

That last genre—hip-hop—is our focus on this funky trip ... On the other side of the country, West Coast rap was also gathering steam thanks to its deep funk heritage. Early ’90s L.A ...

East Coast-based hip-hop drew heavily on jazz samples and was generally characterized by rougher-edged, jazz-sample-based beats. On the West Coast, “gangsta” rap was the order of the day ...

The line from the song of the same name will always be a big part of West Coast ... and '80s and his rap lyrics often depicted his experiences. Easy E and N.W.A. burst onto the hip hop scene ...

The soaring elegance of Sissel’s chorus juxtaposed Warren G’s slick classic-era West Coast hip hop, with the song proving a surprise hit in Europe - peaking at No.15 in the UK charts and ...

Shoreline Mafia 's OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin return. The duo release the first album in five years, Back in Bidness. The new ...