In the News with Douglas Century: March 2023
In the newest episode of “In the News,” Doug and I discuss the aftermath of Vibe and Billboard’s “50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time.” Specifically, we delve into comments made by Hip-Hop legend Melle Mel and attempt to bridge the gap between this art form’s pioneers and today’s artists. Ultimately, we conclude that everyone has their […]
DJ Khaled Reveals Tracklist For “God Did” With Features From Eminem, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Jadakiss + More
DJ Khaled shared the official tracklist for his forthcoming 13th studio album, GOD DID, an 18-track album featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, JAY-Z, Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Kanye West, SZA, John Legend, the late Juice WRLD, and more. One of the biggest surprises of the tracklist reveal is the “Use This Gospel (Remix),” featuring a collaboration between Kanye West & Eminem, produced by Dr. Dre and The ICU. […]
Rap God: My Opinion on Eminem’s Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The following is an editorial and does not necessarily reflect the views of WestCoastStyles.com. Eminem’s recent invitation into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the same month that The Eminem Show turns twenty is very fitting. While he is a 15X Grammy winner, the best-selling artist of the 2000s, the most-certified artist for singles in RIAA […]
Hip-Hop at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards
Last night, the 64th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Las Vegas. After first being delayed due to the Omicron variant, the ceremony finally went down yesterday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with Trevor Noah serving as host. Highlights from the show included a recorded appearance from the Ukrainian president, a medley from legendary […]
Snoop Dogg Claims Jay-Z Threatened to Quit if the NFL Didn’t Allow Halftime Performance
In a new interview on Tidal with Elliot Wilson, Snoop Dogg claimed that Jay-Z, who has worked with the NFL in selecting halftime performers in recent years, threatened to quit if they didn’t allow this year’s Hip-Hop show. “It is what it is, so it’s like for him to go to bat for us and […]
Damon Dash Responds Positively to Jay-Z’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech
In addition to LL Cool J’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 30, another Hip-Hop legend who also joined that elite group of iconic music makers is Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. After being inducted by Dave Chappelle, Jay took the stage and proceeded to give a heartfelt speech. He acknowledged how […]
DJ Pooh Says That Tha Dogg Pound’s “New York, New York” Wasn’t a Diss Record
One song that always comes up when discussing Hip-Hop’s bi-coastal rivalry in the mid-’90s is Tha Dogg Pound’s “New York, New York.” However, in a recent tweet, the track’s producer, DJ Pooh, revealed that this record wasn’t a diss when Kurupt stepped in the booth. However, the masses interpreted it differently. Recent Rock and Roll […]
Roc Nation Releases “The Harder They Fall” Soundtrack Featuring New Music from Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jadakiss, Koffee, Seal + More
Today (Oct. 29), Roc Nation – in partnership with Netflix – announced the release of the soundtrack for The Harder They Fall film, which will include new music from a versatile array of artists, such as Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Ms. Lauryn Hill,Jadakiss, Conway The Machine, Koffee, Seal, CeeLo Green and film director Jeymes Samuel, among […]
Celebrate JAY-Z’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction with Cannabis Brands from your Favorite Hall of Famers – JAY, Carlos Santana and Micky Hart of the Grateful Dead
The Parent Company and Caliva are celebrating the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of Jay-Z this October 30th, along with the approach of Halloween, with cannabis brands from your favorite musicians. Smoke like a rock star with three brands from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Mirayo by Carlos Santana, Mind Your Head by Mickey Hart of The Grateful Dead and now JAY-Z’s MONOGRAM. To help you live the party […]
Ac3Beats and Doggystyleeee drop another banger “Still Westside”
San Bernardino, Ca producer and artist Ac3Beats, pops back out with another West Coast vibe. The track featuring frequent collaborator Doggystyleeee, “Still Westside” is a slapper. All though it may feel familiar to you it’s definitely Ac3Beats way of saluting one of the greatest producers to ever do it, Dr. Dre. The beat has elements […]