Complex's Best LA Rappers All Time List The Rap Soul podcast

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In this episode of THE RAP SOUL PODCAST, host 12Kyle and guests Baylor and Uncle Dolemite dive into a recent list by Complex ranking the best LA rappers of all time. They discuss the criteria used for the rankings, debate the inclusion of iconic figures, and analyze the placements of various artists from the list.

In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of ranking West Coast hip-hop artists, discussing the criteria for evaluation, the impact of various artists, and the subjective nature of musical influence. 12Kyle, Baylor and Uncle Dolemite also delve into the recent top 100 LA rappers list created by The Game, discussing its merits and flaws.

The conversation wraps up with reflections on the love for West Coast hip hop and the importance of creating criteria for evaluating artists.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Rap Soul Podcast

01:25 - Discussing the Complex List of LA Rappers

03:48 - Criteria for Ranking LA Rappers

06:53 - Debating Tupac's Place in LA Rap History

08:58 - Analyzing the Bottom Half of the List

12:10 - Continuing the List: 30 to 20

15:22 - Top 20 LA Rappers: Who Stays and Who Goes?

19:32 - Final Thoughts on the LA Rap List

23:55 - The Great Hip-Hop Debate Begins

26:00 - Ranking the West Coast Legends

29:10 - Top 10 Controversies and Adjustments

32:01 - The Game's Reaction and Industry Politics

36:00 - Defining Flow and Lyricism

42:00 - Final Thoughts on the Rankings

42:54 - The Game's Top 100 LA Rappers List

48:02 - Critique of the List and Notable Omissions

54:12 - Kendrick Lamar's Impact and Legacy

59:58 - Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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