The West Coast is home to gangster rap. Though the rap game has shifted away from it, it's artists like Joe Moses who continue to use their platform to highlight the reality of their neighborhood and their city. This week, Joe Moses returned with his sequel to 2019's Westside. Over the course of 10 tracks, Joe Moses reflects on the city that raised him and the people who've had a role in doing so. From tales of the bleak reality to fatherhood, Joe Moses uses the 10-track project for moments of reflection, clarity, and turning up with some assistance from Mils, AR Madd, Waseem, and Eric Bellinger.
Make sure you check out Joe Moses' brand new project, Westside II and sound off in the comment section below with your thoughts.
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