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March 1, 2012
By The Voice Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer In 2010, Jay Rock made a name for himself when he challenged…
February 29, 2012
Last year, the “New West” finally broke through and gained national media attention. Several West Coast rappers finally began receiving…
February 11, 2012
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Recently, footage of WC and Ice Cube from July 4,…
October 14, 2011
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Aside from the emergence of the New West, Mac Miller…
YG returns with a loosie, "On 1," with Charley Hood and Budda Bad Azz.
September 13, 2011
YG continues his rise in the hip-hop scene with his new track "On 1," featuring Charley Hood and Budda Bad…
Kendrick Lamar speaks with Andreas Hale about how he and Jay Rock met, along with the future of West Coast hip hop.
September 6, 2011
Kendrick Lamar shares insights on his friendship with Jay Rock and his mission to redefine West Coast hip-hop while staying…
Kendrick Lamar releases the music video for his single, "A.D.H.D."
August 24, 2011
Kendrick Lamar’s “A.D.H.D” music video, directed by Va$htie, captures the essence of Section.80’s confessional themes through New York City visuals.
YG teams up with Reem Riches for his freestyle over Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Otis."
August 18, 2011
YG and Reem Riches jump on Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Otis” instrumental, adding West Coast flair to the standout Watch…
Kendrick Lamar tells Snoop Dogg about his work with Dr. Dre and his opinion on the future of rap
August 17, 2011
Kendrick Lamar sits down with Snoop Dogg’s GGN to discuss his relationship with Dr. Dre, the current state of rap,…