That real brotherhood formed just by being around each other 24/7. Our brotherhood was formed there, and the music came shortly after.Įric Jamal: That's the name of our album coming up next year: "Apartment 505." It's just letting everybody know how everything went down. We all got together living at a spot called Apartment 505. That was when everything really happened. We all started doing music together six years ago. Taj Austin: We've all been doing it for a while. KXSC’s Elle Davidson sat down with the rap group to find out more about how they incorporate their brotherhood and sense for hospitality into their art and community.Įlle Davidson: How did you guys get together, and when did you start making music? Their latest single “Intentional” has been featured on Spotify’s Rap Caviar Twitter and their album, Apartment 505, comes out next year. They found their rhythm and work ethic while serving together at soul food restaurant My 2 Cents. The four artists and rappers met in Los Angeles when they moved in together at The 505 Apartments. RioLoz, Eric Jamal, Taj Austin and Ras Austin make up the brotherhood that is Coast Contra. The Eazy-E cover story can be read in its entirety at .įor additional N.W.Coast Contra brings brotherhood and hospitality to their hip hop Decades later, he IS the image of Southern California.” Eazy was what Gangsta Rap and the West Coast looked like. “If any other person would have said those words that Ice Cube wrote, history would be completely different.
“The line ‘Cruising down the street in my 64’ created gangsta rap,” Henderson said. Top Dawg president Terrence “Punch” Henderson offered his thoughts on the impact Eazy-E had on gangsta rap and the West Coast. He was like, ‘How you gonna stand next to Janet and not say anything to her?’” When we all got back home my uncle was like, ‘Well, guess who was standing next to Janet Jackson and didn’t say a word to her?’ My father would always clown me about that. “I was standing right next to Janet Jackson! I didn’t pay it any mind because I was really into the show. “I remember watching the show from the backstage,” Lil Eazy-E said while speaking with Vibe. Serving as the magazine’s September issue, the special edition features quotes from those who were close to Eazy, including his son Lil Eazy-E.Īt the start of Vibe’s “Eazy-E: The Ruthless Life Of An American Gangsta” cover story,” Lil Eazy-E recalled being backstage as a kid at one of N.W.A’s shows. 60 The Game Responds To Fans Telling Him He Fell Off: ‘Who The Fuck Are You?'Īs part of Vibe magazine’s “Special Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright Edition,” the late Eazy-E appears as the cover artist for the issue.67 The Game Dragged By Battle Rap Vet For 'Desperately’ Vying For Eminem’s Attention.69 Kevin Gates Responds To Backlash Over ‘Black Lives Matter’ Comments.72 The Game Trolls Eminem By Creeping On His Daughter's Bikini Photos.186 The Game Comes For Eminem's Jugular On ‘The Black Slim Shady' Diss Track.31 Trae Tha Truth Caught Kicking & Punching Z-Ro In Newly Surfaced Video.34 Eminem & Snoop Dogg Deliver Marijuana-Laced Metaverse Performance At 2022 MTV VMAs.40 Diddy Fulfills One Of His 'Biggest Dreams' - Hitting The Studio With Dr.48 Lizzo Fans Come For Aries Spears After Comedian Says She Looks Like 'The Shit Emoji' - He Fires Back.60 2Pac Would ‘End’ Biggie & Nas In A Verzuz Battle, Says Joe Budden.137 Fat Joe Dragged On Twitter For Saying Both Latinos + Blacks Created Hip Hop.7 Eminem Wants To Play For The Detroit Lions: 'I’ll Lace Up Whenever'.8 Kanye West Taunts Pete Davidson Over Getting Tattoos Of His Kids.