@dutchbeeblebrox I'm glad you're getting something out of it yet. Yeah, if you don't like rap and hip-hop, I'm sure you won't love a lot of the music, but it's cool that you at least give it a shot, 'cause there's sure to be the occasional gem that will surprise you. :)
@debutch Glad you dig! They're from my neck of the woods here in southwest Michigan, nowhere California and the west coast, but this song is a good example of what I've always loved about west coast rap. Even when it's gangsta rap and the lyrics are violent and/or degrading, west coast rap is largely characterized by the those smooth, melodic, funky grooves, inspired by P-Funk and other classics. Thus the coining of the widely accepted term that wraps it all up in a neat little bow: G-Funk.
@debutch Also, I can't help daydreaming of summertime in the city when I hear it. A cookout with friends, outdoor sports, cruising around town, nightlife, etc. And I'm sure you're familiar with the classic that put G-Funk on the map: http://youtu.be/1plPyJdXKIY. I so miss Nate Dogg - his soulful voice became another major characteristic of west coast rap and it's not the same without him.
@maksuud Yeah, Kalamazoo is definitely a mouthful, but it has a couple of claims to fame like Checker Cabs and Derek Jeter. And yeah, I can't get enough of that beat.
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ChampagneMami
@sshop I got it thanks. defintely gonna listen later on. Never used dropbox but heard of it. looks very useful.
sshop
@ChampagneMami It really is. No hurry on listening to it. Just whenever you feel like it. No deadline or anything. :)
dutchbeeblebrox
Still not my genre of choice. But you're doing quite a good educational job. Keep that sun shining. :)
sshop
@dutchbeeblebrox I'm glad you're getting something out of it yet. Yeah, if you don't like rap and hip-hop, I'm sure you won't love a lot of the music, but it's cool that you at least give it a shot, 'cause there's sure to be the occasional gem that will surprise you. :)
debutch
Repeating @dutchbeeblebrox 's comments. ....I quite like this! :-)
sshop
@debutch Glad you dig! They're from my neck of the woods here in southwest Michigan, nowhere California and the west coast, but this song is a good example of what I've always loved about west coast rap. Even when it's gangsta rap and the lyrics are violent and/or degrading, west coast rap is largely characterized by the those smooth, melodic, funky grooves, inspired by P-Funk and other classics. Thus the coining of the widely accepted term that wraps it all up in a neat little bow: G-Funk.
sshop
@debutch Also, I can't help daydreaming of summertime in the city when I hear it. A cookout with friends, outdoor sports, cruising around town, nightlife, etc. And I'm sure you're familiar with the classic that put G-Funk on the map: http://youtu.be/1plPyJdXKIY. I so miss Nate Dogg - his soulful voice became another major characteristic of west coast rap and it's not the same without him.
maksuud
shout out to Kalamazoo. what a name. that beat tho.
debutch
You're right, I feel a comforting Summer breeze when I hear this......You never know, you may even convert me yet!
sshop
@maksuud Yeah, Kalamazoo is definitely a mouthful, but it has a couple of claims to fame like Checker Cabs and Derek Jeter. And yeah, I can't get enough of that beat.