Farewell
As we enter our second year sharing the best in West Coast hip hop, we’ll be moving on to new opportunities and ending our run as The Industry West. Thank you to every reader around the world who’s ever read…
Merry Christmas from TheIndustryWest.com!
TheIndustryWest.com wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a prosperous new year full of dope new music.
Shout Out To Our International Readers
The Industry West gives a big shout to all of our readers across the world, including our recent readers in France, Germany, The Netherlands, Brazil, Canada, Greece, Italy, Japan, and Mexico. Our goal’s to share our love for West Coast…
Shout Out to Our Readers Worldwide
We at The Industry West have one main purpose: To share West Coast hip hop with the public and connect with those who share the same love for music. Our appreciation for our readers here at home has no limit…
Fans Await the Release of Hyena by Rude Jude
Earlier this year I read the book that changed the way I look at all of the random, shocking, and hilarious events in my life. Jude Angelini, aka Rude Jude, has created an enormous demand for his collection of short…
The Industry West in China
Please excuse the limited number of posts in the last week, I’m in China taking advantage of the time here to expand our readership even further. Keep it locked though as we’ll be posting new music and visuals this week…
A Look at “The Largest Vocabulary In Hip Hop”
This is one of the coolest infographics I’ve seen! Designer and programmer at Undercurrent in New York Matt Daniels put together a graphic vocabulary breakdown of some of the biggest names in hip hop. Check out Daniel’s “The Largest Vocabulary…
The 2014 Freshmen Announced
XXL announced the much anticipated 2014 Freshmen line-up! Let us know what you think of the artists who made the cut and who should’ve earned the cover! Time for the inevitable freshmen cover debate!
DJ Mustard Announces Upcoming Album Title
Hands-down the most prolific producer in the game right now, DJ Mustard announced that 10 Summers will be the title for his upcoming album. Mustard’s been in the lab making countless, lasting hits recently including Kid Ink’s “Show Me” and…
Shout Out To Our International Readers!
Once again, The Industry West would like to show our appreciation for our readers around the world! We love that we share a passion for West Coast hip hop and that you choose our site to get yours! As such,…
How to Rap Smarter, Not Harder
How do you rap smarter versus rapping harder? You could rely on originality, networking and adaptability to gain the following that define most artists’ view of success. On the other hand, you could simply make believe and put it in…
The Industry West is now on Twitter! Follow Us!
The Industry West is now on Twitter! Follow us for the latest West Coast hip hop straight to your Twitter feed at twitter.com/theindustrywest!
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Love hip hop? Want to know who’s making music that you don’t hear on the radio? Want to be ahead of the trends? Want the newest and hottest West Coast hip hop straight to your newsfeed? Then Like The Industry…
TIW at Nipsey Hussle’s Crenshaw World Tour in Pittsburgh
I’m out of town on business but the hustle doesn’t stop! The Industry West was at Nipsey Hussle ‘s Pittsburgh stop on the Crenshaw World Tour and had the opportunity to watch as the Slauson Boy himself rocked the stage…
Shout Out to Our International Readers!
Once again, The Industry West would like to show our appreciation for our readers around the world! We love that we share a passion for West Coast hip hop and that you choose our site to get yours! As such,…
Let’s Reach 500 Facebook Likes for The Industry West!
Love West Coast hip hop? Want the newest and hottest West Coast hip hop straight to your newsfeed? Then Like The Industry West on Facebook and stay on top of the latest music from the coast straight to your newsfeed!…
Like The Industry West on Facebook!
Love West Coast hip hop? Want to know who’s making music that you don’t hear on the radio? Want to be ahead of the trends? Want the newest and hottest West Coast hip hop straight to your newsfeed? Then Like…
Merry Christmas from The Industry West!
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous, and musically rich New Year from The Industry West! No matter where in the world you’re celebrating the holidays this year, we’re glad to bring you the newest and hottest…
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Doggystyle Turns 20 Years Old
1993 was a prolific year in hip hop. The East Coast boasted some of the industry’s biggest legends including A Tribe Called Quest, KRS One, Wu-Tang Clan, and Onyx. The South was appearing on the scene with Scarface and Geto…