Episode 045｜What Is West Coast Hip-Hop? How the Streets of California Changed Global Rap

Overview

Explore the evolution of West Coast hip-hop — a regional style that grew from street culture in California to reshape global hip-hop with its distinctive rhythms, production, and voices. From early funk-influenced beats and underground innovators to G-funk dominance and modern revival, this video traces the sound and culture of the West Coast.

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