West Coast (G-Eazy and Blueface song) explained

West Coast
Cover:G-Eazy & Blueface - West Coast.jpg
Type:single
Artist:G-Eazy and Blueface
Album:Beats
Released:February 28, 2019
Genre:West Coast hip hop
Length:2:19
Label:RCA
Producer:Julia Lewis
Chronology:G-Eazy
Prev Title:No Keys
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:W.A.N.T.S
Next Year:2019

"West Coast" is a song by American rappers G-Eazy and Blueface, released on February 28, 2019 and produced by Julia Lewis. It contains a sample of "Let's Ride" by Richie Rich. An official remix of the song featuring American rappers Allblack and YG was released a month later.

The song appears on the soundtrack of the 2019 American film Beats.

Composition

"West Coast" is a house-tinged song[1] that uses a loop sampling the chorus of "Let's Ride".[2] [3] [4] It is considered an ode to California.[5] Performing in a laid-back flow, G-Eazy hints at releasing new music in the summer. He also brags in his verse that his last album (The Beautiful & Damned) provides for his grandchildren, he drives a black Ferrari, and has an endorsement with Puma. Blueface calls himself the "face of the West Coast" and centers on what he loves about California, specifically the women and marijuana, while also using his viral phrases.

Critical reception

Trey Alston of MTV wrote of the song, "It barely runs above two minutes, but the pair's chemistry and obvious infatuation with their birthplace makes it a lively, and also slightly adorable, listen." Emmanuel Maduakolam of Hypebeast gave a positive review, commenting the song "captures the exciting new California energy and channels it into a perfect slapper. The Bay and L.A. connect for an excellent party record that should be played at high levels."[6]

Remix

An official remix of the song was released on March 28, 2019, and features verses from Allblack and YG. Allblack raps in a fast-paced flow (which has been compared to that of E-40) and compares himself to NBA player Spud Webb,[7] [8] while YG explains his connection to Blueface.

Music video

The music video was filmed in February 2019[9] and directed by Daniel CZ. It is shot in black-and-white and features neon accents from animator Ofir Shoham.[10] The video shows palm trees, hyphy dancing, Crip and Blood-walking,[11] and luxury vehicles doing donuts in abandoned parking lots.[12] G-Eazy and Blueface cruise up Fairfax Avenue of Los Angeles in the former's black Ferrari,[13] while the latter flaunts a stack of cash and dances in the street alongside a bouncing lowrider driven by Ty Dolla Sign. The clip features cameos from local rappers E-40, Richie Rich, P-Lo, Yung Pinch, Kossisko, Haiti Babii, Guapdad 4000 and Danny Seth.[14]

Live performances

G-Eazy, Blueface and Allblack performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 29, 2019.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Darville . Jordan . G-Eazy and Blueface share "West Coast" . . 10 January 2024 . February 28, 2019.
  2. Saponara . Michael . G-Eazy Taps Blueface to Represent the 'West Coast' on New Track: Listen . . 10 January 2024 . February 28, 2019.
  3. Web site: Fu . Eddie . G-Eazy & Blueface's New Song "West Coast" Samples A Bay Area Hit . . 9 January 2024 . February 28, 2019.
  4. Web site: Alston . Trey . G-Eazy And Blueface Get Heart-Eyed For The 'West Coast' In New Collab . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321011933/https://www.mtv.com/news/z4eteq/g-eazy-blueface-west-coast-song . dead . March 21, 2023 . . 10 January 2024 . February 28, 2019.
  5. Web site: Seabrook III . Robby . G-Eazy, T-Pain, BlocBoy JB and More: Bangers This Week - XXL . . 10 January 2024 . March 1, 2019.
  6. Web site: Maduakolam . Emmanuel . G-Eazy and Blueface Share New Track "West Coast" . . 10 January 2024 . February 28, 2019.
  7. Web site: Williams . Aaron . G-Eazy And Blueface Rep The 'West Coast' With YG And Allblack In The Video For Their Post-Hyphy Posse Cut . . 10 January 2024 . March 28, 2019.
  8. Web site: Alston . Trey . G-Eazy, Blueface, YG, And Allblack Show Love To California In 'West Coast' Video . https://web.archive.org/web/20220811220244/https://www.mtv.com/news/lko685/g-eazy-blueface-yg-allblack-west-coast-video . dead . August 11, 2022 . MTV . 10 January 2024 . March 28, 2019.
  9. Web site: Shifferaw . Abel . Blueface Joins G-Eazy on "West Coast" . . 10 January 2024 . February 28, 2019.
  10. Web site: Video: G-Eazy & Blueface feat. YG & ALLBLACK - 'West Coast' . . 10 January 2024 . March 28, 2019.
  11. Web site: Hampton . Brian . G-Eazy & BlueFace Nab YG & ALLBLACK Release "West Coast (Remix)" Video . . 10 January 2024 . March 30, 2019.
  12. Web site: Marie . Erika . G-Eazy & Blueface Link Up With YG & ALLBLACK For L.A. Heavy "West Coast" Visual . . 10 January 2024 . March 28, 2019.
  13. Saponara . Michael . G-Eazy & Blueface Celebrate Their 'West Coast' Ties in New Remix Video Featuring YG & Allblack: Watch . Billboard . 10 January 2024 . March 28, 2019.
  14. Web site: Montes . Patrick . G-Eazy, Blueface, YG & ALLBLACK Connect for "West Coast" Video . Hypebeast . 10 January 2024 . March 28, 2019.
  15. Klinkenberg . Brendan . G-Eazy Brings Blueface, ALLBLACK for 'West Coast' on 'Kimmel' . . 10 January 2024 . April 30, 2019.
  16. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 8, 2019. January 10, 2023.