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Archive for March, 2008

West Coast artists need to embrace Digital Distribution

Written on March 31, 2008 Wood Needs to Be on Itunes, New West, Politics

The Music industry is in a great state of upheaval right now. With the advent and popularization of digital distribution, artists no longer need major labels to get their products into the hands of consumers. Instead of embracing the many advantages of digital distribution, the music industry has generally dropped the ball and stuck with [...]

Watch Producer Infra Red Make a Beat for Ya Boy

Written on March 29, 2008 Wood Infra Red, Video, Ya Boy

It’s no secret that I think Ya Boy is one of the best artists the West Coast has to offer. Part of his appeal is his ear for beats. Some of my favorite tracks Ya Boy has rapped over have been produced by up and comer Infra Red. Having a unique and big sounding style, [...]

Needs to be on iTunes: George Clinton - Congratulations

Written on March 27, 2008 Wood George Clinton, Needs to Be on Itunes

George Clinton is the Godfather of West Coast Rap. The West is where it’s at today thanks in LARGE part due to Clinton’s influence. His music has been used countless times, and I don’t even think I could name off all the West Coast classics that have sampled Atomic Dog. This is a new song [...]

Why Does Def Jam Hate the West Coast?

Written on March 26, 2008 Wood Audio, Dro, Politics

So what’s up with Def Jam? It seems like after Warren G, they haven’t shown the West any love. Yes I give them props for putting out WC’s Ghetto Heisman, but the whole “Track nine skips and is unlistenable” feature just didn’t sell me on that CD. It’s not the West Coast’s fault that CD [...]

RIP Eazy-E

Written on March 26, 2008 Wood Audio, Eazy-E, RIP

13 years ago today, we lost a legend. RIP Eazy.

SOSOTW for 3/24 - Jay Rock: That’s my Word

Written on March 25, 2008 Wood Audio, Jay Rock, Slept on Song of the Week

The Lyay.net Slept on song of the week award for 3/24/08 goes To Jay Rock’s: That’s My Word. This is the first song I ever heard by Jay Rock and for some reason, nobody ever mentions it. I love this track and so I’ve gotta give it some more shine by featuring it on the [...]

New West Spotlight: Roccett

Written on March 24, 2008 Wood Audio, New West, Roccett

Gangsta rap. It’s what the West Coast does best. Sure we’ve got our backpackers, lyricists, and punchline artists, but we do Gangsta Rap like no other region. The West is often imitated, but never duplicated . Roccett is living proof of that fact. Hailing out of Carson California, Roccett is one of the most promising [...]

Ghostride the Tank in Iraq!!

Written on March 21, 2008 Wood Fun, Mistah Fab, Politics

It’s gotta suck to be a terrorist. This has gotta be REAL depressing for Al Queda. It’s good to see our fighting men and women having some fun.

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SOSOTW for 3/17/08: 211 – Higher

Written on March 19, 2008 Wood 211, Audio, Slept on Song of the Week

I love a good pot smoking song. I don’t smoke the wacky, but I still appreciate a good song about getting high. Along with Roccett, artist 211 is signed to Young Jeezy’s CTE label. Utilizing a clever reggae sample, 211 talks about his favorite pastime: Getting high. It’s a pretty basic song, but it’s very [...]

Good Week For Gangsta Rap

Written on March 18, 2008 Wood Audio, Roccett, The Game, Ya Boy

Last week was excellent for gangsta rap fans. I’ve got a roundup below of the best new tracks that dropped.
First up, we’ve got Roccett with a REAL heater called Respect my Gangsta. I’ve been telling people for the longest that Roccett is one of the tightest up and comers out of the west, but for [...]