West Coast Hip-Hop Essentials

West Coast Hip-Hop Essentials

One of rap’s most innovative regions sets its sights on longevity.

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November 5, 2025
Tracks
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Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
The Best of 2Pac, Pt. 1: Thug
1
California Love (feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre)2PacThe Best of 2Pac, Pt. 1: Thug
2Pac
The Best of 2Pac, Pt. 1: Thug
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаРэп западного побережьяГангста-рэпХардкор-рэп
1995-12-28
4:44
To Pimp a Butterfly
2
AlrightKendrick LamarTo Pimp a Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
To Pimp a Butterfly
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2015-03-15
3:39
Quik Is the Name
3
Born and Raised In ComptonDJ QuikQuik Is the Name
DJ Quik
Quik Is the Name
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRapHip-HopGangsta RapHardcore RapWest Coast Rap
1991-01-15
3:25
The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
4
Captain Save a Hoe (feat. The Click, D-Shot, B-Legit & Suga-T)E-40 featuring The Click, D-Shot, B-Legit & Suga-TThe Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
E-40 featuring The Click, D-Shot, B-Legit & Suga-T
The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1994-01-01
4:47
Street Gospel
5
Why U Bullshittin'?Suga FreeStreet Gospel
Suga Free
Street Gospel
Hip-Hop/RapMusicGangsta RapHardcore Rap
1997-05-20
4:25
Flower Boy
6
Who Dat Boy (feat. A$AP Rocky)Tyler, The CreatorFlower Boy
Tyler, The Creator
Flower Boy
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2017-06-30
3:25
Oxymoron (Deluxe Version)
7
Man of the YearScHoolboy QOxymoron (Deluxe Version)
ScHoolboy Q
Oxymoron (Deluxe Version)
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаРэп западного побережьяРэп
2013-11-23
3:36
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
8
If You Want It2nd II NoneHip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
2nd II None
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-01-01
3:46
Strictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
9
Insane In the BrainCypress HillStrictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Strictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
Hip-Hop/RapMusikWest Coast RapRockHard RockHardcore RapAlternativer RapLatin RapRap
1993-06-22
3:28
It Takes a Thief
10
Fantastic VoyageCoolioIt Takes a Thief
Coolio
It Takes a Thief
Hip-Hop/RapMusicR&B/SoulWest Coast Rap
1994-04-13
5:34
Tear Gas
11
Glamorous Lifestyle (feat. Andre Nickatina)The JackaTear Gas
The Jacka
Tear Gas
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2009-05-05
3:57
Snoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
12
Foe Life (feat. Ice Cube)Mack 10Snoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
Mack 10
Snoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
Hip-Hop/RapMusicHip-HopRapWest Coast RapGangsta Rap
1995-05-26
4:14
The Essentials
13
It Was a Good DayIce CubeThe Essentials
Ice Cube
The Essentials
Поп-музыкаМузыкаХип-хоп/рэпГангста-рэпРэп западного побережьяХардкор-рэп
1992-11-17
4:20
Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial
14
The BoxRoddy RicchPlease Excuse Me For Being Antisocial
Roddy Ricch
Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2019-12-06
3:16
Understand Me
15
Like Whaaat (feat. Bad Lucc)ProblemUnderstand Me
Problem
Understand Me
РэпМузыкаХип-хоп
2013-06-11
3:28
SOB X RBE
16
AntiSOB X RBESOB X RBE
SOB X RBE
SOB X RBE
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2017-01-23
2:49
Uncle Sam's Curse
17
Black SupermanAbove the LawUncle Sam's Curse
Above the Law
Uncle Sam's Curse
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1994-07-12
4:27
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
18
Passin' Me ByThe PharcydeCydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1992-11-24
5:3
The Mack of the Century... Too $hort's Greatest Hits
19
Gettin' ItToo $hortThe Mack of the Century... Too $hort's Greatest Hits
Too $hort
The Mack of the Century... Too $hort's Greatest Hits
Hip-Hop/RapMusicWest Coast RapGangsta Rap
1996-05-21
5:41
20 #1's: Modern Hip-Hop
20
Hate It Or Love It (feat. 50 Cent)The Game20 #1's: Modern Hip-Hop
The Game
20 #1's: Modern Hip-Hop
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2005-01-18
3:26
Above the Rim
21
Afro PuffsThe Lady of RageAbove the Rim
The Lady of Rage
Above the Rim
Хип-хопМузыка
1994-03-22
4:50
Stoner Anthems
22
I Got 5 on It (feat. Michael Marshall)LunizStoner Anthems
Luniz
Stoner Anthems
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1995-05-23
4:13
All Eyez On Me (Remastered)
23
Ambitionz Az a Ridah2PacAll Eyez On Me (Remastered)
2Pac
All Eyez On Me (Remastered)
Хип-хопМузыка
1996-02-13
4:38
Innercity Griots
24
Bullies of the BlockFreestyle FellowshipInnercity Griots
Freestyle Fellowship
Innercity Griots
Hip-Hop/RapMusicUnderground RapWest Coast RapAlternative Rap
1992-01-01
4:59
Ronald Dregan: Dreganomics
25
Feelin' MyselfMac DreRonald Dregan: Dreganomics
Mac Dre
Ronald Dregan: Dreganomics
Hip-Hop/RapMusicWest Coast RapHardcore RapGangsta Rap
2004-07-20
3:44
100 Greatest Hip-Hop
26
Tell Me When to Go (feat. Keak da Sneak)E-40100 Greatest Hip-Hop
E-40
100 Greatest Hip-Hop
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2008-12-26
3:57
Dogg Food
27
Let's Play House (feat. Michel'le)Tha Dogg PoundDogg Food
Tha Dogg Pound
Dogg Food
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1995-10-31
3:24
28
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Unknown
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The Game
29
Let's RideRichie RichThe Game
Richie Rich
The Game
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаГангста-рэпРэп западного побережья
1996-11-05
4:35
good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe)
30
m.A.A.d city (feat. MC Eiht)Kendrick Lamargood kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe)
Kendrick Lamar
good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2012-10-22
5:50
31
USJI10401065UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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A Lesson to Be Learned
32
Don't Give Me No Bammer WeedRBL PosseA Lesson to Be Learned
RBL Posse
A Lesson to Be Learned
Хип-хопМузыкаРэпХип-хопГангста-рэп
1992-01-07
6:8
Late Night Tales - Another Late Night: Zero 7 (Remastered)
33
93 ’Til InfinitySouls of MischiefLate Night Tales - Another Late Night: Zero 7 (Remastered)
Souls of Mischief
Late Night Tales - Another Late Night: Zero 7 (Remastered)
Электронная музыкаМузыка
1993-09-28
4:45
Expansion Team
34
Worst Comes to WorstDilated PeoplesExpansion Team
Dilated Peoples
Expansion Team
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпАльтернативный рэп
2001-10-11
3:36
Deltron 3030
35
3030Deltron 3030Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030
Хип-хопМузыкаРокЭлектроникаХип-хопАндеграунд-рэпАльтернативный рэпДжазБоп
2000-05-23
7:29
90 Hits of the 90s
36
You Can't Play with My Yo-Yo (feat. Ice Cube)Yo-Yo90 Hits of the 90s
Yo-Yo
90 Hits of the 90s
Хип-хопМузыка
1991-03-19
5:4
Doris
37
ChumEarl SweatshirtDoris
Earl Sweatshirt
Doris
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRockAlternative RapUnderground RapRapHardcore Rap
2012-11-02
4:3
G Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2
38
Nobody Does It BetterNate Dogg & Warren GG Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2
Nate Dogg & Warren G
G Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2
Hip-Hop/RapMusicGangsta RapWest Coast Rap
1998-06-23
4:34
Doggystyle
39
Gin and Juice (feat. Dat N***a Daz)Snoop DoggDoggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Doggystyle
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1993-11-23
3:31
A Rap Collection
40
Call It What U WantAbove the LawA Rap Collection
Above the Law
A Rap Collection
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2001-03-13
4:32
No One Can Do It Better
41
It's Funky EnoughThe D.O.C.No One Can Do It Better
The D.O.C.
No One Can Do It Better
Hip-Hop/RapMusikRapGangsta RapHardcore RapWest Coast RapR&B/Soul
1989-06-16
4:29
Rhino Hi - Five: Digital Underground - EP
42
The Humpty DanceDigital UndergroundRhino Hi - Five: Digital Underground - EP
Digital Underground
Rhino Hi - Five: Digital Underground - EP
Хип-хопМузыкаЭлектроникаАльтернативный рэпРэп западного побережьяТанцевальная
1990-03-20
6:31
Explicit Game
43
Pimp of the YearDru DownExplicit Game
Dru Down
Explicit Game
Hip-Hop/RapMusicHip-HopWest Coast RapRap
1994-09-06
4:14
The Essential
44
Blow the WhistleToo $hortThe Essential
Too $hort
The Essential
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2006-03-07
2:43
45
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Summertime '06
46
Norf NorfVince StaplesSummertime '06
Vince Staples
Summertime '06
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2015-06-22
3:3
Rap Classics
47
Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A.Rap Classics
N.W.A.
Rap Classics
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1988-07-10
4:18
Below the Heavens
48
Simply Amazin' (Steel Blazin')Blu & ExileBelow the Heavens
Blu & Exile
Below the Heavens
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпR&B и соулНеосоулСовременный R&BСоулРокРэп
2007-07-17
4:38
49
US25T0617078UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Strictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
50
How I Could Just Kill a ManCypress HillStrictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Strictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
Hip-Hop/RapMusikWest Coast RapRockHard RockHardcore RapAlternativer RapLatin RapRap
1991-06-29
4:9
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
51
XXzibitHip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Xzibit
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2000-12-12
4:7
Classic Def Jam
52
Regulate (feat. Nate Dogg)Warren GClassic Def Jam
Warren G
Classic Def Jam
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1994-03-22
4:9
Slow Down (feat. The Team) - Single
53
Slow Down (feat. The Team)Clyde CarsonSlow Down (feat. The Team) - Single
Clyde Carson
Slow Down (feat. The Team) - Single
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRap
2012-06-12
3:40
54
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55
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Unknown
Unknown
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Pick a Bigger Weapon
56
My Favorite MutinyThe CoupPick a Bigger Weapon
The Coup
Pick a Bigger Weapon
Хип-хопМузыкаХардкор-рэпАндеграунд-рэп
2006-04-25
4:35
57
USCA29401237UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Racks in the Middle (feat. Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy) - Single
58
Racks in the Middle (feat. Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy)Nipsey HussleRacks in the Middle (feat. Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy) - Single
Nipsey Hussle
Racks in the Middle (feat. Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy) - Single
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2019-02-14
3:53
Party Music
59
5 Million Ways to Kill a C.E.O.The CoupParty Music
The Coup
Party Music
Hip-Hop/RapMusicAlternative RapUnderground Rap
2001-11-06
5:26
Domino
60
Getto JamDominoDomino
Domino
Domino
Hip-HopMusicHip-Hop/Rap
1993-12-07
4:19
Crack Baby Anthem
61
Ghost Ride ItMistah F.A.B.Crack Baby Anthem
Mistah F.A.B.
Crack Baby Anthem
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2006-06-06
3:52
Greatest Hits
62
Hit 'Em Up (feat. Outlawz)2PacGreatest Hits
2Pac
Greatest Hits
Hip-Hop/RapMusicWest Coast RapHardcore RapGangsta Rap
1996-06-04
5:12
63
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Unknown
Unknown
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Careless World: Rise of the Last King
64
Rack CityTygaCareless World: Rise of the Last King
Tyga
Careless World: Rise of the Last King
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRap
2011-12-01
3:28
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2, & 3
65
Function (feat. YG, IAmSu & Problem)E-40The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2, & 3
E-40
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2, & 3
Хип-хопМузыкаРэп западного побережьяРэпГангста-рэп
2012-02-17
4:19
ICY GRL (feat. Kehlani) [Bae Mix] - Single
66
ICY GRL (feat. Kehlani) [Bae Mix]SaweetieICY GRL (feat. Kehlani) [Bae Mix] - Single
Saweetie
ICY GRL (feat. Kehlani) [Bae Mix] - Single
Хип-хопМузыка
2018-04-28
2:28
O.S.T.
67
Acid Raindrops (feat. Camel MC)People Under the StairsO.S.T.
People Under the Stairs
O.S.T.
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2002-06-04
4:55
N.W.A. and the Posse
68
Boyz-n-the-HoodEazy-EN.W.A. and the Posse
Eazy-E
N.W.A. and the Posse
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1987-11-06
5:39
Thizzelle Washington
69
Thizzelle DanceMac DreThizzelle Washington
Mac Dre
Thizzelle Washington
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2002-01-01
4:4
My Krazy Life
70
Who Do You Love? (feat. Drake)YGMy Krazy Life
YG
My Krazy Life
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRapGangsta RapWest Coast Rap
2013-12-23
3:53
A Good Night in the Ghetto
71
How Does It FeelKamaiyahA Good Night in the Ghetto
Kamaiyah
A Good Night in the Ghetto
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаРэп
2016-03-23
2:37
2001
72
Still D.R.E. (feat. Snoop Dogg)Dr. Dre2001
Dr. Dre
2001
PopMusic
1999-10-13
4:30
Follow Me Home
73
Hood Gone Love It (feat. Kendrick Lamar)Jay RockFollow Me Home
Jay Rock
Follow Me Home
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRapWest Coast RapHardcore Rap
2011-07-21
4:5
Street Gospel
74
If U Stay Ready (feat. Playa Hamm)Suga FreeStreet Gospel
Suga Free
Street Gospel
Hip-Hop/RapMusicGangsta RapHardcore Rap
1997-05-20
4:47
Skateboards 2 Scrapers
75
VansThe PackSkateboards 2 Scrapers
The Pack
Skateboards 2 Scrapers
Hip-Hop/RapMusicWest Coast Rap
2006-12-05
4:23
Jay Deelicious 95-98: The Delicious Vinyl Years (Originals, Remixes & Rarities)
76
DropThe PharcydeJay Deelicious 95-98: The Delicious Vinyl Years (Originals, Remixes & Rarities)
The Pharcyde
Jay Deelicious 95-98: The Delicious Vinyl Years (Originals, Remixes & Rarities)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2007-08-21
5:44
Coast II Coast
77
The Next LevelTha AlkaholiksCoast II Coast
Tha Alkaholiks
Coast II Coast
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRockUnderground Rap
1995-02-28
4:44
The Essential
78
Life Is ...Too $hortToo $hortThe Essential
Too $hort
The Essential
Хип-хопМузыка
1988-01-01
4:33
The Essential DJ Quik
79
Dollaz + SenseDJ QuikThe Essential DJ Quik
DJ Quik
The Essential DJ Quik
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1994-10-14
5:53
The Chang Project
80
Bling Blaow (feat. Slimmy B)Nef The PharaohThe Chang Project
Nef The Pharaoh
The Chang Project
Хип-хопМузыка
2017-04-28
3:42
Snoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
81
Act a FoolKing TeeSnoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
King Tee
Snoop Dogg Presents the West Coast Blueprint
Хип-хопМузыкаХип-хопРэп западного побережьяГангста-рэпРэп
2010-02-19
4:17
Rasassination
82
Ghetto FabulousRas KassRasassination
Ras Kass
Rasassination
Хип-хопМузыкаХип-хоп
1998-02-27
4:33
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
83
Keep Ya Head Up2PacStrictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
2Pac
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
Hip-Hop/RapMusicWest Coast RapHardcore RapGangsta Rap
1993-02-16
4:22
It's a Compton Thang!
84
Late Night HypeCompton's Most WantedIt's a Compton Thang!
Compton's Most Wanted
It's a Compton Thang!
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRapWest Coast RapGangsta Rap
1990-02-01
4:54
Hip-Hop History
85
L.A.MursHip-Hop History
Murs
Hip-Hop History
Хип-хопМузыка
2019-04-19
2:49
Victory Lap
86
Hussle & MotivateNipsey HussleVictory Lap
Nipsey Hussle
Victory Lap
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2018-02-16
4:18
2018 Award Nominees
87
Humble.Kendrick Lamar2018 Award Nominees
Kendrick Lamar
2018 Award Nominees
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2017-03-30
2:56
Genocide & Juice
88
Fat Cats, Bigga FishThe CoupGenocide & Juice
The Coup
Genocide & Juice
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1994-10-18
5:54
Straight Outta Compton
89
F**k tha PoliceN.W.A.Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Straight Outta Compton
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1988-08-08
5:45
Doggystyle
90
Who Am I (What's My Name)?Snoop DoggDoggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Doggystyle
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1993-10-30
4:6
The Mail Man (Original Master Peace)
91
Captain Save a Hoe (feat. D-Shot, B-Legit, Suga T, & the Click)E-40The Mail Man (Original Master Peace)
E-40
The Mail Man (Original Master Peace)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1993-09-28
4:48
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz
92
What U See Is What U GetXzibit40 Dayz & 40 Nightz
Xzibit
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz
PopMusicHip-Hop/RapHardcore RapWest Coast RapGangsta Rap
1998-08-25
5:8
Informal Introduction
93
Where I Wanna BeKurupt, Nate Dogg & Shade SheistInformal Introduction
Kurupt, Nate Dogg & Shade Sheist
Informal Introduction
Хип-хопМузыкаГангста-рэпХардкор-рэпРэп западного побережья
2002-09-10
4:20
Conversation With a Devil
94
Ayo For Yayo (feat. San Quinn)Andre NickatinaConversation With a Devil
Andre Nickatina
Conversation With a Devil
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2003-04-22
3:14
Tha Best of Mac Dre, Vol. 1
95
California Livin'Mac DreTha Best of Mac Dre, Vol. 1
Mac Dre
Tha Best of Mac Dre, Vol. 1
Хип-хопМузыкаРэпГангста-рэпРэп западного побережьяХардкор-рэпХип-хоп
1991-01-01
4:35
good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe)
96
Bitch, Don’t Kill My VibeKendrick Lamargood kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe)
Kendrick Lamar
good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2012-10-22
5:10
Greatest Hits
97
Bow Down (Westside Connection)Ice CubeGreatest Hits
Ice Cube
Greatest Hits
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаХардкор-рэпГангста-рэп
1996-08-28
3:26
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
98
Runnin'The PharcydeCydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1995-10-07
4:56
Born to Mack
99
Freaky TalesToo $hortBorn to Mack
Too $hort
Born to Mack
Hip-Hop/RapMusikRapWest Coast Rap
1987-07-20
9:33
Rhythm-Al-Ism
100
You'z a GanxtaDJ QuikRhythm-Al-Ism
DJ Quik
Rhythm-Al-Ism
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1998-11-10
4:21