West’s Best lineup packs G-funk punch
Six rap pioneers shaped ’90s West Coast hip-hop. Now they join for the West’s Best show at Rogers Forum in Abbotsford. The March 21 event starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets and details appear at rogersforum.com. Therefore, concert brings ’90s West Coast rap icons to B.C. right near Surrey. Fans should grab seats fast.
E-40 delivers Bay Area energy
E-40 headlines with his signature style. He rose with The Click group. His 2006 smash “Tell Me When to Go” defined hyphy culture.
The Oakland rapper innovated slang and flows. Now fans near Surrey get a live dose of his enduring influence.
DJ Quik masters G-funk production
DJ Quik helped invent G-funk beats. He collaborated with Snoop Dogg and Tupac. Chingy also benefited from his production touch.
In 1992, he earned an American Music Award nomination. His smooth grooves still resonate today.
Warren G brings Regulate classics
Warren G delivers timeless hits like “Regulate.” The 1994 track exploded on charts. “This D.J.” followed as another smash.
Grammy nods cemented his legacy. G-funk fans cherish his laid-back Long Beach vibe.
Xzibit, Tha Eastsidaz round out bill
Xzibit brings tracks like “Paparazzi.” Known from Pimp My Ride, he shines as a rapper first. “What U See Is What U Get” stays a fan favourite.
Tha Eastsidaz, assembled by Snoop Dogg, feature on “Lay Low.” The trio reunited in 2022. They dropped a new EP in 2024.
2nd II None closes with Sopranos fame
2nd II None worked closely with DJ Quik. Their hit “Up ‘N Da Club” appeared on The Sopranos. This duo adds deep cuts to the night.
Together, these acts recreate turn-of-the-century West Coast magic. However, the full energy hits live only.
Why Fraser Valley hip-hop fans should go
Abbotsford sits just minutes from Surrey. Therefore, concert brings ’90s West Coast rap icons to B.C. offers rare access. G-funk shaped modern rap.
Expect high energy and throwback anthems. Doors open soon for this stacked bill. Mark March 21 now.
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