The Game
Compton rapper signed by Dr. Dre, whose debut The Documentary brought the West Coast back to the top in 2005.
Who is The Game?
The Game (Jayceon Taylor) is a rapper and actor from Compton, California. Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, in a joint deal with 50 Cent's G-Unit.
Known for
His debut The Documentary (2005), which went to number one, with "How We Do" and "Hate It or Love It". After a public fallout with 50 Cent he left G-Unit and released Doctor's Advocate (2006).
Style
Hard-hitting West Coast gangsta rap with an emotional edge, full of name-drops of the legends he grew up on, over polished beats from Dr. Dre, Kanye West and Just Blaze.
Impact
The Game brought Compton and the West Coast back into the spotlight in the mid-2000s, and is known as a fierce defender of West Coast hip-hop.
Influences
- N.W.A
- Dr. Dre
- 2Pac
