Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The emergence of hip-hop out of the West Coast provoked a seismic shift within mainstream music as artists spoke about life in the streets of South Central Los ...

More than just a backdrop for Hip Hop, the City of Angels is the heartbeat of the West Coast’s sound and style. From the pioneering efforts of Dr. Dre and Ice Cube to the modern-day brilliance ...

Kendrick Lamar is the modern-day king of West Coast Hip Hop, representing Compton with pride and unparalleled skill. His ...