Annimeanz has flows and anybody denying that is just a hater. This new song and video “Hear It Twice” off of the Cudahy Dopeboy 3 album is so dope that you will want to play it again.
Inglewood’s 2P’s remakes Nas and Lauryn Hill’s “If I Ruled The World” into an anthem for the Piru’s. If you wear a red rag, you will love this.
Joey Fatts is back with a new video and he teams with fellow LBC native NHale in this song called “Better Days”. The Cutthroat artist who was once managed by the late ASAP Yams has a new album out called G Way 2 which is on all streaming platforms.
Silk Sonic is the new project by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. The first single arrives on Friday (03/05), and while the drop date for the rest of their collaboration is still unknown, it has been revealed that funk legend Bootsy Collins will serve as the “special guest host.”
Bruno and Anderson toured together in 2017, and apparently recorded music during that time too. It remains to be seen if the upcoming release will include any of that material. Stay tuned!
We locked in and made an album. The band’s called Silk Sonic. First song drops next Friday 3/5.
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On February 16, Too Short & E-40 dropped the video for their ProHoezak-produced “Ain’t Gone Do It,” song off their double album release, Ain’t Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions.
In the video the two pioneering rappers were shown in UPS (United Pimpin’ Services) uniforms, as Too Short delivered various packages around the city with E-40 acting as a supervisor.
Shortdog spoke about the video upon its release saying, “It’s always a party and good vibes when you have E-40 and I together – you experienced it on Verzuz, you felt it on our joint album and you’re seeing it in this video. We really wanted to make a visual that would entertain people and keep the positive energy going.”
Now, the real UPS (United Parcel Service) has had the video taken down for copyright infringement.
Osbe is putting on for Los Angeles, Ca specifically the jungles in a dope way! In the Spark visual, The wordsmith takes you through the infamous Jungles. While lacing a soulful Hip Hop track, with bars that walk you through his struggle and life to becoming a respected West Coast lyricist.
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IamBillyDee releases the long awaited video single “Crave from his latest album “Abundance”. Crave shows IamBillyDee in his vibe true playa that he has always been, with a bunch of sexy ladies, in crazy lit long bed limo! The track features fellow Illegal Production MC Lido P, and is produced by the hard working Ai.
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New Compton legend Problem comes full circle from his WestCoastRydaz days to his now WestCoastStyles days in this new interview. He and I go back to 2004 when he was a newly turned producer to rapper trying to get his name out there. Before the fame, big name rapper features, dating headlines, Problem was an eager youngster with skills ready to be heard and I was the first person willing to listen and it’s been a journey since. Check out our exclusive reunion and interview.
Riverside, CA is in the house as Blue Raggs releases his latest video “Leave You Alone” … West Coast street heat!
We have new music from Watts rapper Dazsy Caine featuring Los Sbhmoney, this track is called “Jesus Aint Dead.”
Too Short and E-40 confirmed to HipHopDX during an exclusive interview that Dr. Dre will be featured on the upcoming Mt. Westmore album.
“Dre is on there, man,” Short revealed when asked about Dr. Dre’s possible participation. “He’s on there. Snoop got him on there. Dre is on there. That’s Snoop’s guy. That’s Ice Cube’s guy. They shot a big movie together. He’s on there. Ain’t no doubt about it. You don’t even got to ask him.”
E-40 chimed in on the subject, “Definitely on there. Shout out to Dr. Dre,” with Short confirming the feature is already done: “Yeah. He already did his part. It’s already certified. He’s on the project.”
Check out the interview below:
WestCoastStyles is on Clubhouse and every so often we bring in artists to freely talk about details in their music careers. Our first session was with The Chill from Compton’s Most Wanted and last week we hosted Watt’s own Glasses Malone. This chat with Glasses was one for the ages as it was almost 2 hours long but not one moment was boring. From the gate we discuss his appearance on the FX show Hip Hop Uncovered that documents the careers of street legends such as Big U, DEB, Haitian Jack and Trick Trick. Glasses talks about his dealings with Haitian Jack early on his career which is something that even I didn’t know about, being a close friend and all. Then The from there it takes off into his relationship with The Game, Big Fase 100, Dr. Dre and more. Of course we get into his infamous debate between Snoop Dogg and 2Pac about who was the bigger star in the 90’s. It’s a must listen! Join Don Dubb, Shad Reed and myself on these chats if you have the Clubhouse app.
Latino artist Namek hooked up with rising female talent Bella (who we recently interviewed) for this new video “Keep It Poppin'” directed by Guap City. Bella bodies the track with her impressive improving flow. All she needs is one hit and she is taking off in Los Angeles.
Oakland veteran Clyde Carson is still doing his thing! With the new release of his album Fast Lane. comes the new video “Slidin”. Dope Bay Area music!
OAKLAND, Calif. (Thurs., February 4, 2021)—Iconic NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, one of the most highly sought-after brand ambassadors and Beastmode Apparel, LLC founder and president, today announced the launch of a premium, crafted cannabis brand-platform. Oakland-made, Dodi Blunts will showcase 24kt diamond-infused blunts approved by Lynch himself. Dodi Blunts will launch March 2021 at 24 handpicked retailers exclusively in The Bay area.
Marshawn Lynch stated: “I’ve been around dodi most of my life. As I learned more about the business, the financial upside, the good that could be done, and the doors it could open, I knew it was something I needed to be rockin’ with. And at the end of the day, the industry has the ability to raise up Black and Brown communities—and I intend to lift up those who I can. Plus, dodi allows me to share with the world. What gets me (and my fam) in our zone, so others can get on my level.”
For Lynch, Beastmode is more than a style of play…it’s also his approach to business. Dodi Blunts represents a new endeavor, in a new category, under a new brand name. Dodi Blunts is the latest strategic piece added to a long list of Marshawn’s ownership and private equity/joint ventures that include eSports, sports betting and collectibles, and beverages (alcoholic and non). Dodi Blunts, owned by Lynch, is launched in partnership with Toronto-based innovation house 2nd and Goal Ventures.
“Dodi Blunts is launching with the first athlete of Marshawn’s caliber at a moment in time when all the canna-stars are aligning: Sports, Culture and Society, and Politics and Legalization,” said Jeff Goldenberg, 2nd and Goal founding partner. “Dodi Blunts challenges the traditional concept of ‘Game Day’ rituals and hopes to promote and normalize the relationship between sports and cannabis cultures.”
Lynch will work with the best growers and strains to premium-crafted Dodi Blunts—open sourced and working with those who have like-minded missions. Fans who indulge in the first run of Dodi Blunts will experience the highest, richest potency from palm leaf-wrapped blunts infused with THCa diamonds presented in a reusable blunt tube.
As with everything Lynch does, building on his passion for his Fam First Family Foundation work, there is a community-driven mission built into the Dodi Blunts’ DNA. To support its mission to uplift Black and Brown communities—starting with Oakland—and like communities across the country, Dodi Blunts is partnering with the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) to help address cannabis-related criminal justice reform.
This mission is deeply personal for many of the LPP team, including its Program Associate Evelyn LaChapelle, who served seven years in federal prison for simply depositing cannabis profits into her bank account, she stated: “Receiving an 87-month sentence for a minor cannabis-related offense and being branded a “felon” will undoubtedly convince you that you are unworthy and undeserving of the life you’ve built. But working with the Last Prisoner Project has allowed me to recognize that I am not a bad person, but that I was the victim of unjust laws and discriminatory policies. Through our work the Last Prisoner Project aims to ensure that every last cannabis prisoner is released and able to rebuild their lives. I am so grateful to Marshawn and Dodi Blunts for further destigmatizing this plant, and for committing to give back to those like myself who have been disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs.”
Fans of Dodi Blunts can look forward to launches of Lynch-curated diamond infused blunts; collaborations with like-minded partners;
expanding product categories and exotic strains; accessories and lifestyle apparel. Dodi
Blunts can be found via the web DodiBlunts.com and Instagram @DodiOakland.
The son of Nate Dogg just released a new video putting the women in his life on notice that he doesn’t have to settle for them.
L.A.’s own Drakeo the Ruler has been one of the most buzzed about names out of the West Coast in the last few years. Fresh off of a release from prison and the release of his last projects We Know The Truth and Because Yall Asked, Drakeo’s following that project up with a new project this week called The Truth Hurts. And the 1st release off The Truth Hurts is a big one, as Drakeo teams up with Drake on the song “Talk to Me.” This officially premiered on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show on Apple Music, and you can check out the track below right now. The Truth Hurts drops at midnight, February 24th, 2021, and features guest appearances from Don Toliver, Ketchy the Great, Ralfy the Plug, Icewear Vezzo and more!
During an Instagram Live session over the weekend, Aftermath Entertainment producer DJ Silk — who is a credited producer on “Talking To My Diary” from Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre along with Dr. Dre and Mista Choc— previewed a segment of an unmastered Dr. Dre and Kxng Crooked collaboration track seemingly titled “Greedy Bitch”.
“(Bitch) Trying to kill me with them lies and that perjury, I see you trying to fuck me while I’m in surgery/In ICU, death bed, on some money shit/Greedy bitch, take a pick, girl you know how money get … You know we don’t tolerate that nonsense, by any means get your hand up out my pocket/This life is private just like the pilot, it’s been decided, this the Poseidon.”
Watch the video of the long-time Aftermath producer previewing the track below:
We have new music from Polynesian Rap Artist The Big Homie Lo from the Mid-City District of Los Angeles, by the way of Hawaii. This song is called “Datz Lo”, let us know what you think in the comments.
West Coast Styles is going to continue to introduce you to the new artist in West. Today we have new music from Long Beach artist TB DaGunSlanga featuring Yung.ST, the track is called “True 2 This”. Let us know what you think in the comment section.
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The MTV Vault YouTube channel has released rare footage of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg on the set of the “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” music video.
During the on-set interview, MTV News talked to Snoop Dogg and Tupac on about the music video, their partnership, and legacy.
The Behind-The-Scenes footage features appearances from the late Nate Dogg, Suge Knight, Kurupt, Daz and more.
We have new music from Los Angeles rapper Ryck Jane called “I Don’t Need You” produced by Macado. Let us know what you think in the comments.
We have new music from former G-Unit rapper Spider Loc featuring Blu Smurf, this track is called Day Uno from The Loc EP. Let us know what you think in the comments.
Problem has once again teamed up with his longtime collaborator Wiz Khalifa for a new song and video, “4 The Low”. The Compton and Pittsburgh rappers display in this new smoke out cut why they are legends of their regions. Tap in and tune in.
It’s time to get funky even if the monkey can’t. West Coasr legend and veteran is keeping the funk alive with this new Mofak produced jam. Turn up!
Too Short and E-40 released a new video to their song “Ain’t Gone Do It” and it looks like they have taken to become UPS men to deliver their message.
Like many films based on actual events, audiences can see it through the eyes of many lenses: a biopic, historical context, universal themes, etc. The fantastic thing about Shaka King’s Judas and the Black Messiah is that it is seemingly very self-aware of that ability and makes excellent use of it. To say it is a biopic of Fred Hampton, while that would be powerful enough on its own, does a disservice to William O’Neal’s story, and that is who this is ultimately structured around. And just by doing that, the movie immediately adds the complexity of personal ethics and ideals to a story where one might not think they would even be an issue when it’s as clear as the oppressed standing up to the oppressor.
O’Neal, wonderfully played by LaKeith Stanfield, first appears on screen as a thief who attempts to steal a car by impersonating an officer. Rather than going to jail, he infiltrates the Black Panther Party instead, after making a deal with the FBI to act as an informant. It’s an organization deemed by Martin Sheen, in a chilling performance as J. Edgar Hoover, as “the single greatest threat to National Security.” However, as Bill grows closer to its Chicago chapter leader, Fred Hampton, he sees how his defiant stance comes from necessity rather than a desire to cause upheaval. And in addition to his militant position needed to defend the community, Hampton is also intent on its empowerment, whether it be the free breakfast programs that the Panthers provide or the rainbow coalition formed with other disenfranchised groups. One of the most memorable scenes in the movie is when he and other Black Panther Party members go to a community meeting with a Confederate flag hanging behind the podium. And in a few galvanizing words, he convinces the poor whites in attendance that they too are being manipulated by a system rigged to keep them down.
This situation speaks volumes about our current political climate as well, as viewers can draw many parallels between then and now. The divide and conquer tactics used in the 60s seem all too familiar compared to recent activity in American politics over the last few years. And so, if anything, one thing that audiences can take away from it is how no one wins in such a situation. To uplift, unity, not separation, is what’s needed.
Daniel Kaluuya is electrifying as Fred Hampton, and something he and the film’s script do, masterfully, is depicted in how Hampton comes across as an imperfect human being. For example, there are scenes where he gets his followers riled up to fight the powers that be but then immediately backs down when members of the party show up with explosives to bomb a government building. Not to condone that either, but it illustrates that Hampton sometimes failed to realize his words’ power. And had he not done so, fewer people probably would’ve ended up in the crosshairs. And yet, Hampton remained blinded by his noble ambitions. A decisive moment is when his pregnant love interest says how it’s easier for him to give himself to the people because he doesn’t have someone else growing inside him. While it would be easier to make things very defined in black and white, the shades of gray are what make this film compelling, especially since we all sadly know Fred Hampton’s fate. William O’Neal’s lesser-known outcome is also revealed but is also heart-breaking. The result of betrayal and guilt. In one case, a man paid the ultimate price for destroying the system. And in the other, a man paid the ultimate price for the system destroying him. It’s the journey that gets these people to this point that is so enthralling, and that’s where audiences can gain so much.
Judas and the Black Messiah is not just about Fred Hampton. It’s not just about overcoming an unjust environment. It’s not just about internal conflicts that can still make the right decisions difficult ones. This movie is a masterful mix of all three, and the result is a motion picture experience that people shouldn’t miss!
On this day, in 1996, Tupac Shakur released his fourth LP, All Eyez On Me. The landmark double-album got recorded in two weeks after Death Row Records posted Tupac’s 1.4 million dollar bail after being convicted of sexual assault. The album would go on to be both a critical and commercial success. In addition to debuting atop the charts, like his previous album, Me Against the World, it was also very profitable. As a result of it being a double-disc release, the album brought in $10 million in revenue in just seven days. In that respect, it was the second most successful album ever at that time, trailing only behind The Beatles Anthology.
The album spawned numerous hit singles, including “California Love,” “I Ain’t Mad at Cha,” “How Do You Want It,” and “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.” In addition to numerous classic deep cuts, those would help the album go on to sell over 10 million copies and become one of rap’s all-time best sellers.
Tragically, this would be the last album Pac would release in his lifetime. Exactly seven months later, he would pass away from gunshot wounds received six days earlier after a Mike Tyson fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In an interview with The Independent, R&B singer Jon B (who collaborated with Pac on the song, “Are U Still Down”) said it best:
“It was 2Pac’s golden era. As a people, we crawl, we walk, and then we run. All Eyez On Me is 2Pac running at full capacity.”
Here’s a new E-A-Ski track entitled “Puppet Show”.
The West Coast producer is showing how the music industry, sports world and the Hollywood life is very demonic in the way they use some of our favorite entertainers and celebrities to program the kids and snatch souls.
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We have another special interview for you all! This week the legendary West Coast singer/rapper Kokane checked in withy the WCS staff and dropped some great stuff about his storied career and his family members such as Jerry Long Sr., uncle Willie Hutch, and cousin Big Hutch from Above The Law. Kokane also shares information about his upcoming collaborations with hip-hop icons Kurtis Blow and Kool Rock Ski from The Fat Boys. Did you know that Kokane is also the most featured artist in all of hip-hop? Watch the video and learn why Kokane deserves all of his flowers now.
On today’s episode of Conversations With Chad we’re talking with Teak Underdue of Hallway Productionz, a 3x Grammy Nominated, Dove Award-winning music producer who has worked with several of the industry’s elite artists including Ice Cube, George Clinton, E-40, The Game, WC and more.
During our discussion with Teak we talk about his latest work on the recently released Ice Cube single “Trying To Maintain”, how he and his brother Dee Underdue got into music production, the story behind 16 year working history with Ice Cube & Lench Mob Records, putting together records like WC’s “West Coast Voodoo” with The Game and the late DJ Crazy Toones, and so much more!
Oakland legends Too Short and Dru Down recently hopped on the Smoke-A-Lot Radio Show with Yukmouth of the Luniz and took a trip down memory lane when discussing the infamous freestyle battle that took place at Damgerous Music Studios.
The battle consisted of Rappin’ Ron & Ant Diddley Dog of the group Bad N-Fluenz against Yukmouth of the Luniz and Dru Down, with the loser having to buy pizza for everybody.
Listen to the incredible conversation below, as Too Short, Yukmouth and Dru Down explain some real Oakland rap history!
Odd Future alum and The Internet singer Syd is releasing her first solo track since 2017 right ahead of Valentines Day. The song is called “Missing Out”, have we been missing out without new Syd music? Let us know in the comment section.
Long Beach’s very own Joey Fatts is back with a new music video for his song “Never Said It’s Right”. You can purchase the track by clicking here.
On February 10th late Wednesday night, Hip-Hop icon Kurtis Blow went on Kurupt and The Chill’s Clubhouse room to break the news that he is producing a female emcee led track honoring Vice President Kamala Harris with West Coast legend Kokane on the hook. Last night (Feb. 11) the staff at WestCoastStyles.com caught up with Kokane for an exclusive interview and he confirmed that news. The song is called “Kamala the Great” and Kokane actually sings that for the hook. There is no word yet on when the song will be released but we are told it will be soon. It’s pretty dope for an icon like Kurtis Blow to reach out to the West Coast and bring Kokane aboard for that project. In more East Coast/West Coast collaboration news, Kokane also tells us in the new interview that he will be releasing a song with the legendary Kool Rock Ski from The Fat Boys. Legends having fun and being creative is a good thing. The interview will be on the website Friday afternoon.
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West Coast Styles presents the second live concert at Flourish$Prosper/WCS Studios. MC Random drops a classic show set and sets off a great episode 2 of our ongoing series “Tiny Stage” series.
On Tuesday, February 9, jazz musician Chick Corea died due to cancer in Florida. Corea had a career spanning upwards of half-a-century. He is the recipient of 23 Grammy Awards. And he was even named a Jazz Master for the Arts in 2006. His credentials include, but aren’t limited to, playing with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew, forming the legendary fusion band, Return to Forever, and starting the group Circle. He is also the composer of numerous jazz standards, including “Spain,” “Windows,” and “500 Miles High.”
Born on June 12, 1941, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Corea started playing music at the age of four, and by the 60s, had developed a reputation as a top-tier pianist playing with other noteworthy musicians such as saxophonist Sam Getz and flute player Herbie Mann. In 1968, he linked up with Miles Davis’ band and replaced Herbie Hancock. The music Chick created has been sampled by many Hip-Hop artists, such as Busta Rhymes, Rakim, Cypress Hill, The Game, and The Freestyle Fellowship.
In a final statement, which his team shared on social media, he said, “I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself, then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.”
At the March 14 Grammy Awards ceremony, Corea could posthumously win two more trophies as he is nominated for Best Improvised Jazz Solo (“All Blues”) and Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Trilogy 2).
Chick Corea is survived by Gayle Moran, his wife, and a son named Thaddeus.
Yes, WestCoastStyles is on ClubHouse and if you use the app you are more than welcome to join us for our weekly live chats hosted by Don Dubb, Shad Reed and myself. Last week’s special guest was Tha Chill from Compton’s Most Wanted going over the group’s biggest hits and giving a behind the scene account. We knew the group was on the Boyz N The Hood Soudtrack but had no idea that both MC Eiht and Chill were extras in the movie. This was a great conversation. You never know who is going to show up in our chats. Take a listen!
Snow Tha Product joins D Smoke for the Black Habits Deluxe Album Version for the super dope “Deebo”. This is flames.
Oakland rapper AllBlack released new visuals for his track “Don’t Get Grabbed” featuring Dom The President. Let us know what you think in the comment section.
The Gangster Chronicles podcast, with former gangster/convict and biker James McDonald, legendary West Coast gangster rapper MC Eiht and music insider Norm Steele, recently had music veteran Stan Sheppard on the show. Stan Sheppard has managed everyone from Battlecat and DJ Quik, to Suga Free and the late great Mausberg.
On this episode, Sheppard tells the podcast hosts the story of the time the Crips attempted to kill him and West Coast producer DJ Quik at a funeral.
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The Texas producer also tells Soren Baker about working with his son Evry Day Tony.
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Daz Dillinger and Kurupt stopped by Big Boy’s Neighborhood recently to discuss the release of Daz’s new book DPG 4 Life, breaking into Solar Studios to make their debut classic LP Dogg Food, and Snoop Dogg shooting up Daz’s studio equipment after a heated a argument between the two.
During the conversation, Daz and Kurupt shared that they would break into Dick Griffey‘s Solar Studios to record their iconic 1995 album Dogg Food. According to Kurupt, “Daz would hot wire the elevator. He knew how to hot wire the elevator, and we’d go up to the woot-wap and get in there because, hey we wanted studio time too! This is before we were even, we had just made Tha Dogg Pound.”
Daz adds, “Dick Griffey got mad because I was taping over The Whispers!”
The discussion turned to the famous VIP Records store in Long Beach, CA, where Daz was asked by the store owner Kelvin Anderson to take the trash out, and he would sneak equipment into the trash bags on his way out.
Big Boy asked Daz what records he had his hands on during the Death Row Records era that he didn’t get producing credits for. Daz listed “Serial Killa”, “Ain’t No Fun”, “Lil’ Ghetto Boy”, and “High Powered” as a few.
Watch the video below and get more stories involving West Coast icons Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight and more!
Devin The Dude just released a new album called Soulful Distance, and similar his other classic albums like 1998’s The Dude and 2002’s Just Tryin’ Ta Live, it’s full of smooth, melodic, slow-rolling music.
A bevy of Houston rap veterans make guest appearances, including fellow Houston pioneer Scarface, Big Pokey, Lil Keke, and Tony Mac.
Listen to Devin The Dude’s Soulful Distance here.
All Money In’s J Stone is back with a new track with Trae The Truth, GP45 and Lyrivelli called Soul Searching. This track is off of his latest album The Definition of Pain which you can listen to here.
San Pedro’s very own Remble has some new visuals for us with his new song “No Competition”. Let us know what you think of Remble in the comment section below.
We have new music from Oakland rapper G-Eazy called “Provide”. This chill track features Chris Brown & Mark Morrison, while they sample the classic Morrison hit “Return of the Mack”. We’ve heard many plays on Return of the Mack, let us know how this one ranks with the others.
West LA has always been an underrated area in regards to rap music, but Los Angeles has a lot of talent North of Interstate 10. We’ve brought you music from the likes of TeeCee4800, Big Sad 1900, and now we have music from rapper YeloHill. He recently dropped a fire freestyle to the Notorious BIG Juicy beat, let us know what you think in the comments.
Pomona native Lj Savvy has been crafting a sound a bit different from what is popular today. The multi-talented musician, engineer, artist...
