10/23/06 | Part 2 Of The Interview Up Now!
       It's been a little bit over a week since we posted Part 1 of our exclusive interview with Young Buck and 50 Cent. We won't tease you any further and present you Part 2 of the interview today.

This time, 50 Cent checks in with us and speaks his mind on various topics, including Young Bucks talent and the South's takeover, bringing the West Coast back, his past business relationship with Game which was followed by the infamous beef and the mixtape disses, as well as his opinion on "The Doctor's Advocate". Hate him or love him, Fifty always says things that will get people talking, and this time is no different.

Young Buck also speaks his piece on rap feuds and trying to keep it peaceful in the future, as well as his upcoming project "Buck The World". Buck also keeps it entertaining by adding some comedy to this indepth interview. Another classic that you shouldn't miss!


» Exclusive interview with Young Buck & 50 Cent (Part 2)

Young Buck Gave Westcoast2k A Shoutout! Check That Here

10/15/06 | Interview With Young Buck & 50 Cent!
       As any returning visitor should know by now (first time readers will soon find out), we're known for being the spot that breaks independent talent first, the spot that connects you to the who's who and what's what on the left side, or just the spot for everything in between. Since we already have the West Coast on lock, it's only right that we take a little trip out East and South for an exclusive with two heavyweights in Hip Hop, Young Buck and 50 Cent. Buck and 50 take their time out of their busy schedule to sit down with us for this exclusive 3-way interview. Yash and myself conducted this indepth interview which was handled in different sessions.

Young Buck gets into it and discusses his upcoming album "Buck the World", his recent collaboration with BC Knocc Out and Spider Loc on "Anotha Day in L.A.", being a CEO and signing C-Bo to Cashville Records, G-Units recent album sales, his opinion on fans getting involved in rap feuds, and much more. 50 Cent then proceeds to talk about the Southern takeover in Hip Hop, New York's state of mind, current and past issues with different artists, Young Bucks energy and drive, and much more.

The interview runs over an over so we had to split the interview in two parts. Part one is Young Bucks show, while part two is carried by 50 Cent. For now we present you part one of the interview, but make sure you check back with us for the exclusive Part 2 coming in a few days.


» Exclusive interview with Young Buck & 50 Cent (Part 1)

Young Buck Gave Westcoast2k A Shoutout! Check That Here

09/28/06 | Back Again With New Mixtape, New Videos
       Hey hey people, guess who's back. It's been a good minute but we're back one mo' gain to lace you with old & classic drops and whatnot. Scroll down to check out the latest adds of West Coast videos. But first I want to get into something else, because we got a special drop for you today, not a video but a dope ass mixtape.

I'm sure everybody out there heard about or even copped Damani's latest mixtape "Congratulations Playa" that he dropped in February of this year. But what you don't know about is Damani's first ever mixtape/street album which came out in 2002. The mixtape served as his demo and it secured him a spot in The Source magazine the same year. That was around the time when we first showcased him on this site. Damn right, the Inglewood talent got his first online piece right here on Westcoast2k.

So today we take you back 4 years and let you get a hold of this mixtape. Some songs we already premiered in our artist showcase, but most of them are brand new to the public.

» Damani - The Street Album (2002) (100 MB)

09/28/06 | New Old School Videos Added
       As promised we got some more old school videos, this time a bunch of classics mixed with some underground videos that never really made it out there, even though the songs were right.

First we got Suga Free with "On My Way" from his 1997 album "Street Gospel" which was looked as a classic by a lot of people. Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.'s takes the next spot with "Psyko Funk" from their debut album "New Funky Nation". They earned a lot of positive attention for that album, thanks to "Psyko Funk" which became a minor hit single and the album even climbed into the Top 40 of the Rap charts.

Of course you can't have an old school video drop without Dub C. The ghetto heisman blew up the scene alongside the MAAD Circle with their biggest hit from the 1995 album "Curb Servin", "West Up" featuring Mack 10 & Ice Cube.

Let's take a trip to the Bay to get a glimpse of an 1997 E-40, B-La and Richie Rich on "Yay Deep". This joint was featured on the "Southwest Riders" album and used to get plays on BET, the good ole times...

Another emcee not to be left out from the old school is King Tee aka King Tipsy with probably the oldest video that we ever dropped, "Bass" from 1988.

Next up we got mister bullet locco, Jayo Felony with one of those underground classics I mentioned earlier, "Nitty Gritty" produced by E-A-Ski from his 1998 album "Whatcha Gonna Do" released on Def Jam.

Mack 10 is already back in the mix with a quick drop for "On Them Thangs", taken from the self-titled album "Mack 10" released in 1995. Another classic one right there!

To finish this update we go back to Nothern Cali, we got the Bay Area's triple OG, Too Short with another old school jam from his 1989 album "Life Is... Too Short".

Download the videos below:

» Suga Free - On My Way (36 MB)
» Boo Yaa Tribe - Psyko Funk (30 MB)
» WC Feat. Ice Cube & Mack 10 - West Up! (38 MB)
» E-40 Feat. B-Legit & Richie Rich - Yay Deep (36 MB)
» King Tee - Bass (38 MB)
» Jayo Felony - Nitty Gritty (36 MB)
» Mack 10 - On Them Thangs (37 MB)
» Too Short - Life Is Too Short (33 MB)

09/28/06 | Tha Block DVD Gets National Distribution
       Though other DVD magazines claim to be the official word on the streets, the accelerated popularity of the West coast based urban lifestyle DVD "Tha Block" is proving that theory wrong. After only a year of establishing itself as a leader in delivering quality entertainment utilizing cutting edge technology, the quarterly urban publication has secured national distribution through MVD (Music, Video, Distribution). The 'finished goods deal' which includes the re-release of volumes 1, 2 and 3, will place the highly acclaimed DVD in national chains including, FYE's, The Wherehouse, Dimples, Best Buy, Suncoast, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Fry's.

Founder, Flawless initially created the DVD magazine to give West coast hip-hop an outlet to be heard in its own voice. As an artist himself Flawless recognized the lack of West coast representation in magazines and on music charts, but he also knew some of the best emcee's in the game were from the streets of Southern California so he hit the block to chronicle urban living firsthand. With volume 1 boasting exclusive interviews from the likes of Jayo Felony, Rass Kass, Stat Quo, a live performance from Psycho Realm as well as some of the hottest new music videos, the DVD sold an impressive 5000 units through word of mouth. Volumes 2 and 3 followed suit with exclusive footage including: Crooked I, DJ Muggs, Lil Eazy E, Sly Boogy, DJ Warrior, Phame, Cecilia Valencia, UFC's Tito Ortiz, MAGIC Convention Coverage, Lil Rob Live Performance & Interview (vol 3.), Tha Dogg Pound, Glasses Malone, David Banner, Mitchy Slick, Estevan Oriol, Suga Free Live Performance & Interview, and Kokane.

MVD is simultaneously releasing Volumes 1, 2, and 3 before releasing the highly anticipated volume 4 which features cover stories from Ice Cube and DJ Quik as well as Paul Wall, Tyrese aka Black Ty, Roccett, Scipio and others.

09/28/06 | "Spankin' Free Music Week" Contest
       Westcoast2k have aligned with MTV to present you their special week “Spankin' Free Music Week.” As you might have heard, “Sucker Free” kicked off “Spankin' Free Music Week” on Monday, September 25th. Everyday “Sucker Free” will bring you the hottest "Rap Across The Regions." Each day, will focus on the hottest artists and videos in different areas across the country. Viewers will see artists such as The Game, Lupe Fiasco, Ludacris, Diddy, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Jibbs.

In addition, there will be tons of video premieres from Snoop Dogg, Jim Jones, Lil’ Scrappy, Chingy, Mary J. Blige, Kelis & Nas, Young Dro, Akon f/ Eminem and more! And if that’s not enough for you “Sucker Free” will have FREE music, FREE giveaways and FREE access to the hottest hip hop line-up anywhere.

So to in keep with this week of FREE music and merchandise MTV have given us the opportunity to give TEN LUCKY READERS the chance to win MTV Hoodies and 10 MTV USB ports (64 MB) [with URGE MP3 download software preloaded.] That's right we have 10 PRIZE PACKS to giveaway, no catch just answer the simple question below and enter via the email address and you will be in with a chance of winning this incredible prize.

» What show kicked off the “Spankin' Free Music Week” on Monday, September 25th?

Submit Your Entries To: info@westcoast2k.net (Please include a mailing address). Contest closes October 2nd!

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02/09/06 | Videos From Da Lench Mob, Jayo, & Others
       As promised I'm back with some more drops from the good old days. Next in line we got Ice Cube's Da Lench Mob from the 1992 album "Guerillas in tha Mist". Another classic record right there which brought a lot of controversy with T-Bone, J-Dee, and Shorty being ahead of their time. We got the video for the album's title track below, "Guerillas In Tha Mist".

» Da Lench Mob - Guerillas In Tha Mist (51 MB)


Next up I got some requests that were filled. Jayo Felony's "Brothas And Sistas" video from the Jason's Lyric soundtrack (1994), Frost's "East Side Rendezvous" from his album "Smile Now, Die Later" (1995), and last but not least DJ Quik's "Safe & Sound" video from the classic album "Safe & Sound" released in 1995.

» Jayo Felony - Brothas And Sitas (52 MB)
» Frost - East Side Rendezvous (58 MB)
» DJ Quik - Safe & Sound (65 MB)


As always, if you have any requests be sure to send them in.

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