"West Coast"
Single by G-Eazy and Blueface
from the album Beats
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2019
GenreWest Coast hip hop
Length2:19
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Julia Lewis
G-Eazy singles chronology
"No Keys"
(2019)		 "West Coast"
(2019)		 "W.A.N.T.S"
(2019)
Blueface singles chronology
"Thotiana (Remix)"
(2019)		 "West Coast"
(2019)		 "Birds"
(2019)
Music video
"West Coast" on YouTube
Remix cover
Cover art of the official remix featuring Allblack and YG.
Cover art of the official remix featuring Allblack and YG.

"West Coast" is a song by American rappers G-Eazy and Blueface, released on February 28, 2019 and produced by Julia Lewis. It contains a sample of "Let's Ride" by Richie Rich. An official remix of the song featuring American rappers Allblack and YG was released a month later.

The song appears on the soundtrack of the 2019 American film Beats.

Composition

"West Coast" is a house-tinged song[1] that uses a loop sampling the chorus of "Let's Ride".[2][3][4] It is considered an ode to California.[5] Performing in a laid-back flow, G-Eazy hints at releasing new music in the summer.[2][3] He also brags in his verse that his last album (The Beautiful & Damned) provides for his grandchildren, he drives a black Ferrari, and has an endorsement with Puma.[4] Blueface calls himself the "face of the West Coast"[2][3][4] and centers on what he loves about California, specifically the women and marijuana, while also using his viral phrases.[4]

Critical reception

Trey Alston of MTV wrote of the song, "It barely runs above two minutes, but the pair's chemistry and obvious infatuation with their birthplace makes it a lively, and also slightly adorable, listen."[4] Emmanuel Maduakolam of Hypebeast gave a positive review, commenting the song "captures the exciting new California energy and channels it into a perfect slapper. The Bay and L.A. connect for an excellent party record that should be played at high levels."[6]

Remix

An official remix of the song was released on March 28, 2019, and features verses from Allblack and YG. Allblack raps in a fast-paced flow (which has been compared to that of E-40) and compares himself to NBA player Spud Webb,[7][8] while YG explains his connection to Blueface.[7]

Music video

The music video was filmed in February 2019[9] and directed by Daniel CZ. It is shot in black-and-white and features neon accents from animator Ofir Shoham.[10] The video shows palm trees, hyphy dancing, Crip and Blood-walking,[11] and luxury vehicles doing donuts in abandoned parking lots.[12] G-Eazy and Blueface cruise up Fairfax Avenue of Los Angeles in the former's black Ferrari,[7][10][11][12][13] while the latter flaunts a stack of cash and dances in the street alongside a bouncing lowrider driven by Ty Dolla Sign.[10] The clip features cameos from local rappers E-40, Richie Rich, P-Lo, Yung Pinch, Kossisko, Haiti Babii, Guapdad 4000 and Danny Seth.[10][14]

Live performances

G-Eazy, Blueface and Allblack performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 29, 2019.[15]

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 81
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] 15
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[18] 1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 37
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] 20

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[21] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Darville, Jordan (February 28, 2019). "G-Eazy and Blueface share "West Coast"". The Fader. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Saponara, Michael (February 28, 2019). "G-Eazy Taps Blueface to Represent the 'West Coast' on New Track: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Fu, Eddie (February 28, 2019). "G-Eazy & Blueface's New Song "West Coast" Samples A Bay Area Hit". Genius. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Alston, Trey (February 28, 2019). "G-Eazy And Blueface Get Heart-Eyed For The 'West Coast' In New Collab". MTV. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Seabrook III, Robby (March 1, 2019). "G-Eazy, T-Pain, BlocBoy JB and More: Bangers This Week - XXL". XXL. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Maduakolam, Emmanuel (February 28, 2019). "G-Eazy and Blueface Share New Track "West Coast"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  7. 1 2 3 Williams, Aaron (March 28, 2019). "G-Eazy And Blueface Rep The 'West Coast' With YG And Allblack In The Video For Their Post-Hyphy Posse Cut". Uproxx. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  8. ↑ Alston, Trey (March 28, 2019). "G-Eazy, Blueface, YG, And Allblack Show Love To California In 'West Coast' Video". MTV. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Shifferaw, Abel (February 28, 2019). "Blueface Joins G-Eazy on "West Coast"". Complex. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Video: G-Eazy & Blueface feat. YG & ALLBLACK - 'West Coast'". Rap-Up. March 28, 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  11. 1 2 Hampton, Brian (March 30, 2019). "G-Eazy & BlueFace Nab YG & ALLBLACK Release "West Coast (Remix)" Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  12. 1 2 Marie, Erika (March 28, 2019). "G-Eazy & Blueface Link Up With YG & ALLBLACK For L.A. Heavy "West Coast" Visual". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  13. ↑ Saponara, Michael (March 28, 2019). "G-Eazy & Blueface Celebrate Their 'West Coast' Ties in New Remix Video Featuring YG & Allblack: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  14. ↑ Montes, Patrick (March 28, 2019). "G-Eazy, Blueface, YG & ALLBLACK Connect for "West Coast" Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  15. ↑ Klinkenberg, Brendan (April 30, 2019). "G-Eazy Brings Blueface, ALLBLACK for 'West Coast' on 'Kimmel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  16. ↑ "G-Eazy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  17. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 8, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  18. ↑ "G-Eazy Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  19. ↑ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  20. ↑ "G-Eazy Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  21. ↑ "American single certifications – G-Eazy – West Coast". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
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