The Queensbridge projects have spawned some of the most influential (dare we say ‘best’) hip-hop of all time. From such old-school pioneers as Marley Marl to superstars Nas and Mobb Deep, the QB has long been a hotbed of hip-hop hustlin’. Enjoy the rap!

Time to salute the laidback, p-funk-sampled, smoke-filled sounds of the West Coast rap scene. Here we tip an LA Dodgers cap to some of the pioneers (N.W.A., Too Short) who kickstarted the whole scene, and some of their offspring (Del, Snoop, and The Game) who continue to keep the West Coast hip hop sound alive and kicking.