Bay Area Hip Hop is a style of hip hop music that originated in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It is characterized by its heavy use of samples, often from funk and soul records, and its lyrical focus on the struggles of inner-city life. It is also known for its fast-paced, aggressive delivery and its use of synthesizers and drum machines. The genre has been influential in the development of West Coast hip hop, and has been cited as an influence on the development of G-funk and hyphy.
Artists
Artists making Bay Area Hip Hop music.
Popular Songs
The most popular songs in the Bay Area Hip Hop genre.
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