West Coast hip hop music emerged in the late 20th century, characterized by its laid-back, smooth beats often infused with funk influences. This genre emphasizes rhythmic storytelling and a distinctive sound that celebrates the culture and lifestyle of California's West Coast. Known for its innovation in production techniques, it often incorporates synthesizers and deep bass lines, creating a vibrant and chill vibe. The lyrical content frequently addresses themes of street life, resilience, and social issues, offering a vivid glimpse into the experiences of urban life on the West Coast. (AI Generated)
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Instruments used
Vocals, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Drum Machine, Sampler, Turntables, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Keyboard/Piano
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List of west coast hip hop artists
Here is a list of west coast hip hop artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the west coast hip hop genre. You can find out what west coast hip hop genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
# | name | popularity | followers |
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1 | 82 | 14043761 | |
2 | 80 | 13633170 | |
3 | 79 | 20640642 | |
4 | 62 | 1615889 | |
5 | 65 | 6267767 | |
6 | 65 | 2160277 | |
7 | 75 | 1769475 | |
8 | 74 | 9977496 | |
9 | 65 | 6603244 | |
10 | 43 | 187100 | |
11 | 62 | 2566106 | |
12 | 61 | 749098 | |
13 | 61 | 376113 | |
14 | 56 | 1581690 | |
15 | 56 | 3194571 | |
16 | 55 | 747817 | |
17 | 54 | 477701 | |
18 | 52 | 705950 | |
19 | 52 | 900586 | |
20 | 52 | 37770 | |
21 | 41 | 92023 | |
22 | 66 | 955072 | |
23 | 47 | 1124719 | |
24 | 47 | 412266 | |
25 | 46 | 612690 | |
26 | 46 | 299216 | |
27 | 45 | 292805 | |
28 | 46 | 412269 | |
29 | 45 | 368320 | |
30 | 45 | 13359 | |
31 | 44 | 488633 | |
32 | 42 | 182248 | |
33 | 41 | 77842 | |
34 | 41 | 435067 | |
35 | 40 | 53363 | |
36 | 52 | 159288 | |
37 | 50 | 413454 | |
38 | 50 | 208438 | |
39 | 49 | 168224 | |
40 | 69 | 1499733 | |
41 | 47 | 119269 | |
42 | 61 | 72426 | |
43 | 40 | 12076 | |
44 | 70 | 5010558 | |
45 | 58 | 24148 | |
46 | 58 | 407490 | |
47 | 48 | 265357 | |
48 | 54 | 23036 | |
49 | 53 | 171176 | |
50 | 52 | 6067 | |
51 | 51 | 57546 | |
52 | 40 | 78095 | |
53 | 47 | 1717 | |
54 | 96 | 37990281 | |
55 | 46 | 54244 | |
56 | 46 | 19179 | |
57 | 45 | 1017 | |
58 | 45 | 42752 | |
59 | 45 | 2730 | |
60 | 65 | 335121 | |
61 | 44 | 153330 | |
62 | 42 | 31083 | |
63 | 53 | 450774 | |
64 | 47 | 1460771 | |
65 | 66 | 2210987 | |
66 | 56 | 273081 | |
67 | 49 | 244584 | |
68 | 49 | 220630 | |
69 | 57 | 802190 | |
70 | 66 | 18316 | |
71 | 45 | 166416 | |
72 | 65 | 3521675 | |
73 | 44 | 148514 | |
74 | 44 | 72224 | |
75 | 44 | 176242 | |
76 | 43 | 111040 | |
77 | 48 | 228537 | |
78 | 41 | 171265 | |
79 | 40 | 43739 | |
80 | 40 | 14771 | |
81 | 60 | 412261 | |
82 | 60 | 9610 | |
83 | 59 | 13506 | |
84 | 51 | 315213 | |
85 | 55 | 131108 | |
86 | 54 | 568119 | |
87 | 51 | 53259 | |
88 | 50 | 80149 | |
89 | 50 | 39432 | |
90 | 49 | 8704 | |
91 | 49 | 123659 | |
92 | 45 | 162352 | |
93 | 46 | 17844 | |
94 | 40 | 221321 | |
95 | 45 | 83817 | |
96 | 44 | 39132 | |
97 | 43 | 73443 | |
98 | 42 | 6223 | |
99 | 40 | 3743 | |
100 | 40 | 9315 |