Although it contains too many obscurities and novelties to make it absolutely essential for casual listeners, West Coast Rap: The First Dynasty, Vol. 1 is an excellent compilation of early-'80s hip-hop from the likes of Ice-T ("The Coldest Rap"), Egyptian Lover ("Egypt, Egypt"), L.A. Dream Team ("Rockberry Jam"), World Class Wreckin' Cru ("Slice"), 2 Live Crew ("2 Live") and Bobby Jimmy & the Critters ("We Like Ugly Women"). Only Timex Social Club's "Rumors" stands out as a stone-cold classic, but the rest of the record is first-rate old-school rap, and worth the time of any serious hip-hop fan. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
West Coast Rap: The First Dynasty, Vol. 1
01/01/1992
All Music Guide Review
West Coast Rap: The First Dynasty, Vol. 1 Track Listing
Credits of West Coast Rap: The First Dynasty, Vol. 1
- Mr. Prinze
- Producer
- Rappers Rapp Group
- Vocals, Performer
- Richard Shaw
- Producer
- Willie Strong
- Producer
- Uncle Jamm's Army
- Vocals, Performer
- D. Foster
- Producer
- Duffy Hooks
- Producer
- Billy Jam
- Liner Notes
- Russ Parr
- Producer, Performer
- Marvin Coleman
- Producer
- Raymond Harris
- Executive Producer
- Jerry Robinson
- Producer
- The World Class Wreckin' Cru
- Vocals, Performer
- Bobby Jimmy & the Critters
- Vocals, Performer
- Timex Social Club
- Vocals, Performer
- 2 Live Crew
- Vocals, Producer, Performer
- Steve Bates
- Design
- Captain Rapp
- Performer
- Richard Cason
- Producer, Performer
- Disco Daddy and Captain Rapp
- Vocals
- DJ Flash
- Producer, Compilation, Concept
- MC Fosty and Lovin' C.
- Vocals
- Jim Gaines
- Producer
- Ice-T
- Vocals, Performer
- Jimmy Jam
- Producer, Performer
- Tracy Kendrick
- Producer
- King M.C. & D.J. Flash
- Vocals, Performer
- Jay King
- Producer
- L.A. Dream Team
- Vocals, Performer
- Terry Lewis
- Producer, Performer
- Lonzo
- Producer
- The Egyptian Lover
- Vocals, Producer, Performer











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