Description of west coast underground music
West coast underground music is a subgenre of hip hop that originated in the West Coast region of the United States, particularly in California, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its emphasis on social and political consciousness, its use of funk and soul samples, and its laid-back, often relaxed beats. West coast underground music is typically associated with independent and underground artists who reject the commercialism and mainstream aesthetic of mainstream hip hop, and often use their music as a form of political and social commentary. Some notable West coast underground hip hop artists include The Pharcyde, Hieroglyphics, Freestyle Fellowship, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, and Jurassic 5.
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