We talked about this in class but I wanted to talk about how revolutionary Westcoast rap really was. Westcoast rap was unique in itself because of the introduction of gangster rap by NWA. Prior to NWA, rap was centered around groups like the Sugar Hill Gang and Grandmaster Flash. They have the same rhythm and sound as gangster rap artists, but not nearly the same message and attitude. Gangster rap from NWA introduced what life was actually like around black areas. The slang and language used was a reflection of the reality, and people ran with it. Most rappers after NWA were gangster rappers; Tupac, Biggie, Mack 10, Snoop Dogg, The Game, and countless rappers afterwards. Even the rappers today who don’t even consider themselves to be gangster rappers still use language and slang which was started from NWA. Westcoast rap followed suit from NWA. Even the style in 90s rap changed because of the Westcoast. Prior to NWA, rappers, DJs, and MCs resembled a style that looked like Rick James or Prince. Once gangster rap took center stage, everyone dressed like Eazy-E. It is interesting to me how the influence of one group could spread to the entire Westcoast, and then take over an entire genre.