WCS Exclusive: Mike & Keys discuss working with Nipsey Hussle & More
In his first interview since coming back from medical leave, our own Styles hopped on a call with producing duo Mike & Keys. The highly acclaimed producers discuss their careers as well as working with beloved artists like the late Nipsey Hussle. Press play below!
In the News with Douglas Century: November 2022
For the latest of my “In the News with Douglas Century” segment, DC and I discuss the tragic passing of Takeoff and Migos’ impact on the rap game. With the recent arrest of Cameron Joshua (a/k/a Lil Cam 5th), also mentioned in our talk, hopefully, more details will emerge soon to bring closure to the […]
WCS Exclusive: An Interview w/ “Hip Hop Homicides” Executive Producer P. Frank Williams
On Thursday, November 3, 2022, the show Hip-Hop Homicides premiered on WE TV. The show humanizes slain rappers and properly investigates the events surrounding their deaths to bring closure to their families, friends, and fans. The show’s Executive Producer and Showrunner, Mr. P. Frank Williams, is an Oakland native. He was also the producer and co-host with […]
Bud’da Receives Grammy Award Consideration For “Mecha Builders (Theme Song)” With Eric Bellinger & Shanice
Multi-platinum, Emmy Award-winning producer/composer Bud’da is looking to add to his illustrious career accolades with his latest Grammy Award consideration for writing and producing the theme song to the new Seasame Street series the Mecha Builders for the Cartoon Network and HBO Max. The Grammy Award category this consideration is for is Best Song Written for Visual Media. The prolific singer-songwriter-producer Eric Bellinger and legendary “I Love Your Smile” singer Shanice perform […]
Eminem & 50 Cent Drop “Is This Love (‘09)” Animated Music Video
Last month, Eminem released his second greatest hits collection, Curtain Call 2 via Shady Records/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records featuring Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Joyner Lucas, Juice WRLD, P!nk, Ed Sheeran, and Gwen Stefani among others. One of the highlights of the collection was the previously unreleased 50 Cent collaboration entitled “Is This Love (’09)” produced by Dr. Dre, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Mark Batson, and Eminem around the time Em was working on the Relapse album. Following up on Curtain Call 2 release, […]
WCS Exclusive: An Interview with Graphic Artist Noh8tin
For those unaware, West Coast Styles celebrated its second anniversary on August 25, 2022. And to continue the festivities of the occasion, I wanted to post an interview that I conducted a few months ago with the artist who created our striking logo. But this is no mere act of self-indulgence; Noh8tin has a remarkable […]
Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar Win Emmy Awards For Super Bowl Halftime Show
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar & 50 Cent have won two Creative Arts Emmy’s in both the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) and Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special categories with their historic performance during the Pepsi Halftime Show of Super Bowl LVI. The collective of musical icons put together […]
Eminem Drops 2nd Greatest Hits Album “Curtain Call 2” With Previously Unreleased Dr. Dre-Produced “Is This Love” Track With 50 Cent
Eminem has released his second greatest hits collection, Curtain Call 2 via Shady Records/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. The double-disc project consists of 35 tracks with features from Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Joyner Lucas, Juice WRLD, P!nk, Ed Sheeran, and Gwen Stefani among others. One of the highlights of the collection is an unreleased 50 Cent collaboration entitled “Is This Love (’09)” produced by Dr. Dre, to go along with the recently-released “From […]
Eminem Drops “Crack A Bottle” Official Music Video Featuring Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
“Crack a Bottle”, a song by Eminem featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent was originally released as the lead single off Eminem’s Relapse album in 2009. At the time, the song broke the first-week digital sales record with 418,000 downloads, and went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2010. Now, “Crack a Bottle” will be […]
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar & 50 Cent Nominated For Emmy Award With Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show
The Television Academy has announced this year’s Primetime Emmys nominees, and Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar & 50 Cent have received a nomination for Variety Special (Live) with their historic performance at this year’s Pepsi Halftime Show during Super Bowl LVI. the collective of musical icons put together a monumental halftime performance during the Pepsi Halftime Show of Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals on February 13, 2022. The show […]