Back on the west coast, Elliott pulls up on two of the best on the West, Jason Martin (formerly known as Problem) and Jay Worthy to discuss this next season of West Coast Hip-Hop. Still riding a high off the Kendrick win, it was a great conversation about the history of their sections, where they sit now, and how the rebrands factor in to what we’ll see over the next few months and years. JasonMartin (@problem345), formerly known by the stage name Problem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Compton, California. He is best known for his guest appearance alongside YG and Iamsu! on E-40’s 2012 single, “Function”, which entered the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), along with his guest appearance on Childish Gambino’s single, “Sweatpants” the following year.
His 2013 single, “Like Whaaat” (featuring Bad Lucc) also entered both the chart and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and led his debut extended play (EP), Understand Me (2013). Jay Worthy’s (@jayworthy142) musical trajectory has been marked by unexpected moments. The Compton, by way of Vancouver, B.C, artist has helped craft a half-dozen collaborative mixtapes over the last half-decade — including Aktive from his LNDN DRGS duo with producer Sean House, an album with Left Brain (Brain On DRGS), and his work with G-Perico and Cardo as GWorthy.
There are also the more serendipitous connections in his ever-growing network of friends, like the time he recorded in Sarah McLachlan’s house, or when he was roommates with The Game’s brother, Big Fase, or attended private parties at Paris Fashion Week with Freeway Rick Ross. Live from Los Angeles, CA.
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