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List Of West Coast Hip Hop Artists
The rappers are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"). This list only includes artists that have a Wikipedia page. The list refers to rappers of a specific subgenre, not ''all'' hip hop artists. 0–9 * 100s *11/5 *187 Fac *213 * 24kGoldn *2Mex *2nd II None *2Pac *3X Krazy *42 Dugg A *Ab-Soul * Above the Law *Aceyalone *Adrian Marcel *Afroman *Ahmad *Akiva Schaffer *Akwid *Alchemist *Aminé *Anderson .Paak *Andre Nickatina *Andy Samberg *Anotha Level *Arabian Prince B *B2K *B.G. Knocc Out *B-Legit *B-Real *Baby Keem * Bad Azz *Beautiful Eulogy *Becky G * Berner *Big Sean *Big Syke *Bishop Lamont *BJ The Chicago Kid *Black Eyed Peas *Black Hippy *Blackalicious *Bloods & Crips *Blu *Blu & Exile *Blueface *Blxst *Bobby Brackins *Bohemia *Boogie * Bow Wow *Braille *Brainwash Projects *Brandy Norwood *Brotha Lynch Hung *Brownside *Butch Cassidy C *C-BO *CJ Mac *Cali Swag District *Capital Punishment Organization *Casey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
100s (rapper)
Kossisko Konan (1991/1992–present), known mononymously as Kossisko and formerly known as 100s, is an American singer/rapper and Grammy nominated songwriter from Berkeley, California. In 2012, Kossisko, as rapper 100s, released his debut mixtape ''Ice Cold Perm''. He was signed to Fool's Gold Records in June 2013. Following the release of the single "Ten Freaky Hoes", it was announced that he would be releasing his second mixtape, an EP titled ''Ivry'', which was released on March 7, 2014 via Fool's Gold. It featured a greater g-funk and disco influence than his debut mixtape. He is also well known for his song "Life of a Mack", which appeared on the soundtrack of the video game '' Grand Theft Auto V''. At the start of 2015, he retired the 100s persona and now performs under the name Kossisko (which is his birth name). As Kossisko, he released his first single " This May Be Me" on February 17, 2015. The track was premiered by The Fader. Later that year, Kossisko released his d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwid
Akwid is a Mexican-American hip hop group combining hip hop-style vocals with regional Mexican music. An earlier incarnation of the group was known as Juvenile Style . Rappers Francisco "AK" Gómez and Sergio "Wikid" Gómez, who make up Akwid, are brothers originally from Jiquilpan, Michoacán, but grew up in Los Angeles, California. Before becoming Akwid both "AK" and "Wikid" were part of a former rap group named the "Head Knockerz" with other group members Sabu and John Doe Early life Sergio and Francisco Gómez were born in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico. Relocated to the United States of America at the ages of five and three years. They are not twins, Sergio is older. They grew up a mile West from Downtown LA in an area now known as Westlake South. Sergio Gomez and his siblings attended 10th St Elementary and Berendo Junior High. Educated later on the streets of South Central Los Angeles, they discovered a musical talent and a great concern among the worlds of Hip Hop. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Becky G
Rebbeca Marie Gomez (born March 2, 1997), known professionally as Becky G, is an American singer and actress. She first gained recognition in 2011 when she began posting videos of herself covering popular songs online. One of her videos caught the attention of producer Dr. Luke, who subsequently offered her a joint record deal with Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. While working on her debut effort, Gomez collaborated with artists will.i.am, Cody Simpson and Cher Lloyd. Her official debut single, "Becky from the Block", released in 2013, received a positive reception upon its release. She released her debut extended play, ''Play It Again'' later that same year. Her second EP and first single in 2014, " Can't Get Enough", featured guest vocals from Pitbull and went on to top the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in the United States. Gomez achieved mainstream success with the release of " Shower", that same year, which went on to enter the top twenty of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Eulogy
Beautiful Eulogy is a Christian experimental hip hop group and production team from Portland, Oregon, signed to the label Humble Beast. Composed of rappers Braille and Odd Thomas and producer Courtland Urbano, the group coalesced in 2011 while the three artists were involved in the creation of Braille's seventh release, ''Native Lungs''. Known for its experimental and eclectic sound, the group melds myriad styles of hip hop with genres such as folk, electronic, hymn tunes, and modern worship music. After contributing a song to the charity compilation ''King Kulture'' and making a guest appearance on Lecrae's ''Church Clothes'', the band released its debut album, ''Satellite Kite'', on June 19, 2012. A second album, ''Instruments of Mercy'', came out on October 29, 2013. Called one of the most innovative hip hop groups in Portland, Beautiful Eulogy has met with critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at the group's creative, unconventional sound and deep theological lyric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Azz (rapper)
Jamarr Antonio Stamps (November 27, 1975 – November 11, 2019), better known by his stage name Bad Azz, was an American rapper and member of Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta Crips. Life and career Jamarr Antonio Stamps was born in Hawaiian Gardens, California, and grew up in Long Beach. He began his career rapping at house parties and joined the LBC Crew. After having a guest verse on the Tupac song "Krazy" in 1996 he was set to sign to Tupac's proposed record label, Makaveli Records. After being briefly signed to Snoop Dogg's label Doggystyle Records, Bad Azz made various guest performances before debuting on Priority Records in 1998 with '' Word on tha Streets''. In 2001, he followed up with '' Personal Business'' whose single "Wrong Idea" (featuring Snoop Dogg, Kokane, and Lil' ½ Dead) reached #75 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard chart. In 2009, he released an album with Bizzy Bone, ''Thug Pound.'' In mid-2010, he recorded and released a new single "For As Long As I Can". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Keem
Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr. (born October 22, 2000), known professionally as Baby Keem, is an American rapper and record producer. He initially gained major recognition following the release of his single "Orange Soda", from his second mixtape ''Die for My Bitch'' (2019). He would later collaborate with Kanye West on the song " Praise God", which reached the top 20 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified Platinum in April 2022. His debut studio album ''The Melodic Blue'', was released in September 2021 by pgLang and Columbia Records. The album debuted at number five on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The single "Family Ties" with his cousin Kendrick Lamar became his second top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. The album also included the songs " Durag Activity" alongside Travis Scott, and "Range Brothers" with Lamar. Early life He was born Carson, California. Prior to beginning his rapping career, Hykeem spent h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B-Real
Louis Mario Freese (born June 2, 1970), known by his stage name B-Real, is an American rapper. Since 1991, he has been one of two lead rappers in the hip hop group Cypress Hill, along with Sen Dog. He has also been a part of the rap metal band Kush (2000–2002), the hip hop supergroup Serial Killers (2013-present) and the rap rock supergroup Prophets of Rage (2016–2019). He has released a variety of solo mixtapes, as well as two solo albums: ''Smoke n Mirrors'' (2009) and ''Tell You Something'' (2020). Early life Born in Los Angeles to a Mexican father and a Cuban mother, B-Real moved with his sister and mother out of his father's home to South Gate, California at the age of five. He later lived in Bell, California. Before dropping out of Bell High School, he befriended future Cypress Hill members Sen Dog and Mellow Man Ace (who later left the group to go solo) and became an active member of the Family Swan Bloods, known as the Neighborhood Family Bloods at that time. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B-Legit
Brandt Jones (born January 13, 1968), better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. Early life Brandt "B-Legit" Jones graduated from General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Senior High School on June 17, 1986. He was a member of the Vallejo High School marching band. Career Before he started his music career, he went to Grambling State University. He became a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" on 2Pac's album ''All Eyez on Me''. He has been on several independent and major labels such as Sick Wid It Records, Jive Records, and Koch Records. He has collaborated with numerous other artists including E-40, Celly Cel, Master P, Too Short, Scarface, Snoop Dogg, C-Murder, Bushwick Bill, Jadakiss, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Styles P, The Federation, Mystikal, UGK, Mack 10, Daryl Hall, Keak Da Sneak, Rick Rock, Young Buck, The Luniz, Paul Wall, and the late Mac Dre. Discogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabian Prince
Kim Renard Nazel (born June 17, 1965), better known by his stage names Arabian Prince or Professor X, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ. He is best known as a founding member of N.W.A. Early life Nazel was born in Compton, California to the son of Joseph "Skippy" Nazel Jr., a prominent African-American author and radio talk show host. His musical background came from his mother, a piano teacher and classical musician. His family tried its best to shelter him, sending him to a Catholic school and keeping him busy with football to keep him away from the gangs. The younger Nazel got his first experience with making music at the radio station his father hosted his talk show on; Nazel used the radio station's equipment to put together mixtapes that he would sell at school. Nazel went on to graduate from Junípero Serra High School in nearby Gardena. Music career Nazel took the stage name of DJ Prince and started selling mixtapes at school. While wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anotha Level
Anotha Level was an American West Coast hip hop group composed of five members: Bambino, Ced Twice, Stenge, Stix and Stones. Discography Studio albums Singles * 1994 – "What's That Cha Say" * 1994 – "Don't Stimulate" References External links Anotha Level discographyat Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of becoming the la ... Priority Records artists Hip hop groups from California African-American musical groups Musical groups from Los Angeles Musical groups established in 1994 Musical groups disestablished in 1995 Ice Cube 1994 establishments in California {{US-hiphop-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Samberg
Andy Samberg (born David A. J. Samberg; August 18, 1978) is an American actor, comedian, musician, producer and screenwriter. He is a member of the comedy music group The Lonely Island and was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2005 to 2012, where he and his fellow group members are credited with popularizing the ''SNL'' Digital Shorts. Samberg has starred in several films, including '' Hot Rod'' (2007), ''I Love You, Man'' (2009), '' That's My Boy'' (2012), ''Celeste and Jesse Forever'' (2012), '' Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping'' (2016), and ''Palm Springs'' (2020). Samberg has also lead voice roles in ''Space Chimps'' (2008), the ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'' film series (2009–2013), the ''Hotel Transylvania'' film series (2012–2022), ''Storks'' (2016), '' America: The Motion Picture'' (2021), and '' Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers'' (2022). From 2013 to 2021, he starred as Jake Peralta in the Fox, and later NBC, police sitcom '' Brooklyn Nine-Nine' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andre Nickatina
Andre L. Adams (born March 11, 1970), better known by his stage name Andre Nickatina, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California. He previously performed under the stage name Dre Dog. Personal life Andre Adams was born on March 11, 1970, in San Francisco, and grew up in the city's Fillmore District. He attended the Galileo Academy of Science and Technology but dropped out and claims to have had a D average. Despite his troubled academic career, Andre maintained an honorable position within the school securing a rank of “Cobra Status” signifying his quick wit. Musical career Andre Nickatina first appeared on the Bay Area rap scene in 1993 underneath the stage name Dre Dog. He released two albums under the stage name Dre Dog: ''The New Jim Jones'' in 1993 and '' I Hate You With a Passion'' in 1995. ''I Hate You With a Passion'' peaked at #79 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #3 on the ''Billboard'' Heatseekers chart. In 1997, Adams changed his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
