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8 Snoop Dogg Songs That Define West Coast Hip-Hop Cool.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think of West Coast rap, I think of palm trees swaying, lowriders cruising, and that unmistakable G-funk groove riding underneath it all. And right in the heart of that sound?
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"He was one of the most talented people I've worked with”: The making of 2Pac’s era-defining hit California Love

Their lyrics were braggadocious, the beats were glossy and luxurious, and a sense of self-assurance and pomp oozed through the fabric of the music. Nowhere is this more evident than in 2Pac's 1995 hit ...
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15 Hip-Hop Tracks That Bring the Halloween Energy All Year Long

It’s spooky season and when October rolls around, hip-hop fans know the season is not just about costumes and candy, it is about eerie beats, dark storytelling, and the kind of energy that lives ...
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Brittany Murphy's SNL Monologue Became an East Coast vs West Coast Cast Rap Battle

When Brittany Murphy hosted Saturday Night Live on November 16, 2002, she revealed during her monologue that there was some unrest going on backstage at Studio 8H. "I even read this book on SNL, and ...