Complex's Best LA Rappers All Time List

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.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the Rap Soul Podcast01:25 - Discussing the Complex List of LA Rappers03:48 - Criteria for Ranking LA Rappers06:53 - Debating Tupac's Place in LA Rap History08:58 - Analyzing the Bottom Half of the List12:10 - Continuing the List: 30 to 2015:22 - Top 20 LA Rappers: Who Stays and Who Goes?19:32 - Final Thoughts on the LA Rap List23:55 - The Great Hip-Hop Debate Begins26:00 - Ranking the West Coast Legends29:10 - Top 10 Controversies and Adjustments32:01 - The Game's Reaction and Industry Politics36:00 - Defining Flow and Lyricism42:00 - Final Thoughts on the Rankings42:54 - The Game's Top 100 LA Rappers List48:02 - Critique of the List and Notable Omissions54:12 - Kendrick Lamar's Impact and Legacy59:58 - Wrap-Up and Final ThoughtsAUDIO https://linktr.ee/therapsoulpodcastYOUTUBE https://youtu.be/farL5oYCSGg#hiphop #soul #culture #music #interviews #12kyle #rapsoulpodcast #rap #randb #randbmusic #80s #90s #00s #napster #musicindustry #LA rappers #Complex #Tupac #WestCoastrap #musicpodcast #rapculture #rankings #TheGame #DJQuik #SnoopDogg #KendrickLamar #musicdebateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rap-soul-podcast/donations