G-Funk hip hop is most closely associated with Dr. Dre, the pioneer of this special breed of gangsta rap. G-Funk stands for “Gangsta Funk.” Some of G-Funks artists include Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and many more. If you download G-funk music from any of these artists you won’t be disappointed.

Throughout the G-Funk era, which lasted until about 1996, G-Funks artists were known for their slightly slower grooves and non-political lyrics. Unlike the socially conscious rap artists that looked down on gangsta life, G-Funks artists approached gangsta themes with a smile, often embracing the self-indulgent aspects of gangsta life.

G-Funks artists rhymed about drugs, partying, girls, and guns – often in the most vulgar way possible, which is why the fight for G-Funk hip hop was such an uphill battle. Without any media support, G-Funk hip hop was entirely underground until N.W.A released its G-Funk era classic, Straight Outta Compton. If you’re looking to download G-Funk music, this is the album to get it off of.

On the way up, G-Funk hip hop received zero support, if any, from the media. The G-Funk era classic, Straight Outta Compton, released from N.W.A. relied on underground promotions in order to top the record sales of other contemporary rappers.

During the G-Funk era, Dr. Dre and Suge Knight’s Death Row Records reigned supreme and had many of G-Funks artists signed to them. Snoop Dogg and 2Pac were just two of the many premiere artists on Death Row records. The end of the G-Funk era coincided with the end of Death Row records. But, Dr. Dre, the pioneer of G-Funk, wasn’t finished yet. He went on to create Aftermath records and start a new chapter in his life.

If you plan to download G-Funk music you should also check out George Clinton and The Parliament Funkadelic. George Clinton and his group’s wacky songs will help lend a clue to what inspired G-Funk. When you do decide to download G-Funk music, check out “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,” or “California Love.” Or, if you’re looking to download G-Funk music with a little more R&B flavor, see if you like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s “Tha Crossroads.”

1. California Love – Orig. Artist 2Pac, Dr. Dre *

2. Gin And Juice – Orig. Artist Snoop Doggy Dogg *

3. Tha Crossroads – Orig. Artist Bone Thugs-N-Harmony *

4. It's All About The B... – Orig. Artist Puff Daddy, Notorious B.I.G., Lil Kim *

5. It Was A Good Day – Orig. Artist Ice Cube *

6. Regulate – Orig. Artist Warren G., Nate Dogg *

7. Nothin' But The Cavy... – Orig. Artist Mack 10, Tha Dogg Pound *

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» Warren G. & Nate Dogg

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» Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

» Puff Daddy

1. Run This Town – Orig. Artist Jay-Z feat. Rihanna, Kanye West *

2. Dead and Gone – Orig. Artist T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake *

3. Kiss Me Thru The Pho... – Orig. Artist Soulja Boy *

4. Hotel Room Service – Orig. Artist Pitbull *

5. Day n Nite (day and ... – Orig. Artist Kid Cudi, Crookers *

6. Right Round – Orig. Artist Flo Rida *

7. Don't Matter – Orig. Artist Akon *

8. Heartless – Orig. Artist Kanye West *