. Seems like you're amazed about the Bay Area culture. I really think E-40 made people realize most of this since the music over there really isn't main stream but i've been listening to it every since I can remember. I think I got my fascination with the West side from Tupac . But yeah I like Mac Dre (r.i.p), Dubee, B-Legit, Yukmouth (especially him), Mac Mall, The Luniz, Regime all of them. Anyone who doesn't just haven't really given them a try because the music they make really is good..