Coast Contra announces Apt. 505 Tour

West Coast super lyrical quartetCoast Contra announced a new tour today. The “Apt 505 Tour”, named after the group’s debut album, starts September 9 in Seattle, WA through September 27 in Toronto, .Canada. Tickets go on sale tomorrow July 29, This is the first tour for the group that includes the twin sons of Wedt […]

Ice-T’s ‘Rhyme Pays’ Turns 35

Today is a special day in Hip-Hop. On this day, thirty-five years ago, Ice-T released his debut album, Rhyme Pays. It is not only a collection of songs that introduced the world to “gangsta rap” before it was even a term but marked the arrival of one of Hip-Hop’s greatest storytellers. West Coast Styles salutes Rhyme Pays and […]

Nardo Wick Links Up With the Kid Laroi For “Burning Up” Video

Jacksonville rapper Nardo Wick drops his epic visual, directed by Cole Bennett, for “Burning Up” featuring The Kid LAROI. This video follows the release of Who Is Nardo Wick?? (Deluxe), the deluxe version of his RIAA-certified Gold debut album Who Is Nardo Wick? via Flawless Entertainment/RCA Records and “Demon Mode”.   The deluxe includes features from major artists including The Kid LAROI, Latto, and Lakeyah. Prior to the release, Nardo […]