About G-funk
G-funk is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of funk and gangsta rap.
Well-known performers associated with it include Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E and Xzibit.
From Wikipedia
G-funk, short for gangsta funk, is a sub-genre of gangsta rap that emerged from the West Coast scene in the early 1990s. The genre is heavily influenced by the synthesizer-heavy 1970s funk sound of Parliament-Funkadelic (aka P-Funk), often incorporated through samples or re-recordings. It is represented by commercially successful albums such as Dr. Dre's The Chronic (1992), Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle (1993), and 2Pac's All Eyez on Me (1996).
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of G-funk.
Key artists
- Tupac Shakur
- Snoop Dogg
- Dr. Dre
- Ice Cube
- Eazy-E
- Xzibit
- MC Ren
- MC Eiht
- Tech N9ne
- Suge Knight
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Frequently asked questions
What is G-funk?
G-funk is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of funk and gangsta rap.
Where and when did G-funk originate?
G-funk originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous G-funk artists?
Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E and Xzibit.