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Mar 2023
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The Most Essential West Coast Albums & S...

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About this episode

In today’s episode we’re recommending the best songs and albums from the west coast hip-hop scene. We spoke about albums such as Dr. Dre’s 2001, Anderson .Paak’s Oxnard and more.


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List of Songs & Albums Discussed 

•Dr. Dre’s 2001

•Anderson .Paak’s Oxnard

•Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap

•Payroll Giovanni & Cardo’s Big Bossin Vol. 2

•Vince Staples’ FM!

•Drakeo The Ruler’s I Am Mr. Moseley 2 

•& More

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