Where to Start with West Coast hip-hop
regional genre of hip-hop music that encompasses any artists or music that originated in the West Coast of the United States
142 artists
Best West Coast hip-hop Albums to Start With
West Coast hip-hop Artists
Tupac Shakur
G-funk, conscious hip-hop
Dr. Dre
G-funk, gangsta rap
Kendrick Lamar
alternative hip-hop, conscious hip-hop
Ice Cube
G-funk, gangsta rap
The Game
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
YG
dirty rap, gangsta rap
Tyga
pop rap
Too Short
G-funk, crunk
Ice-T
gangsta rap, golden age hip-hop
Cypress Hill
Latin hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
E-40
crunk, gangsta rap
Xzibit
G-funk, gangsta rap
Roddy Ricch
pop rap, trap music
Tyler, the Creator
alternative hip-hop, bedroom pop
Keak da Sneak
G-funk, gangsta rap
Yukmouth
gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
About West Coast hip-hop
What is West Coast hip-hop?
regional genre of hip-hop music that encompasses any artists or music that originated in the West Coast of the United States
Where should I start with West Coast hip-hop?
Start with "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar. It captures what makes West Coast hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best West Coast hip-hop albums?
The West Coast hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar, "DAMN." by Kendrick Lamar, "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar, "Section.80" by Kendrick Lamar and "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" by Kendrick Lamar.
How many West Coast hip-hop artists are there?
Spinsource covers 142 West Coast hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
