hip-hop, uplifting, g-funk, gritty, reflective, independent artist, awareness, survival, authenticity, california rapper, soultrap, growth, genre tags: west coast hip-hop, rap style tags: conscious rap, street narrative, west coast vibes, california lifestyle, hood life theme tags: resilience, cultural reflection mood tags: laid-back, motivational artist tags: long beach, g-funk revivalist, real hip-hop advocate