G-funk

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G-funk

A slow and understated form of gangsta rap invented in the early 1990s by rap artist Dr Dre.

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I was listening to Snoop dog and other G-Funk. West coast rap was taking off, that was my introduction to hip-hop, so I started mimicking that.

THAT'S A RAP; loki tv show UNRAVELS HISTORY OF SCOTS HIP HOP Pioneers of Scottish hip hop reveal how New York scene had a massive impact in Scotland - and spawned one that was almost as vibrant.. once they'd ditched their dodgy American accents

Grande was at the beating heart of that record, even if she only officially guested on one track, G-funk serenade My Favourite Part .

How Mac Miller's determination made him a rap icon

He hit more West Coast G-Funk grooves on numbers like Alright, while Backseat Freestyle let his band cut loose, grinding out a huge, oppressive riff.

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One such song is "Intentions," a laidback G-Funk ride down Martin Luther King, Jr.

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It's essentially acid G-funk. The video--which features Arnold's family and friends in the Jordan Downs housing projects, singing along with a cardboard cutout of their dearly departed friend--is a thing of unique beauty.

03 Greedo: L.A.'s most promising new rapper

Coupled with his G-Funk sound, he's catching the attention of countless industry tastemakers and hip-hop fans alike.

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Sonically, Born in Paradise is a melting pot of G-funk inspired Hip-Hop production, compositional elements of R&B and Smooth Jazz, as well as Electronic synth layering/texturing.

David D'Angelo Releases Debut EP Born in Paradise

Pick of the bunch is last track She, with its G-Funk bounce and scorching keyboards.

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Despite their ubiquity, Beats are often criticized for turning up the bass at the expense of every other sound, which would make sense given their g-funk pioneer namesake.

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Snoop Dogg Rapper and original G-funk pioneer, involved in hip-

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Blind Boy Boat Club said of the new record: "It's Limerick G-Funk mixed with a bit of Limerick blues.

Boys bounce back.. RUBBERBANDITS REVEAL SECRETS AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM

On Friday night, Georgia's band, G-Funk, also fought off fierce competition and won a battle of the bands competition at Newcastle College.

Rising star dazzles Joe the X-Factor last year. X-FACTOR WINNER IS BOWLED OVER BY GEORGIA'S SINGING

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