The Untold Story of Cypress Hill, Coolio & West Coast Hip-Hop | Paul Stewart Interview

Paul Stewart was there before the world knew the names Cypress Hill, Coolio, Warren G, House of Pain, Montell Jordan, and The Pharcyde. In this unforgettable episode of TAL0009, Paul takes us deep into the birth of West Coast hip-hop culture — from growing up in South Central Los Angeles after the Watts riots, to DJing underground parties, discovering legendary artists, working with Ice Cube and John Singleton, and helping create some of the most iconic records of the 90s. He reveals: 🔥 How Cypress Hill got discovered 🔥 The real story behind “Gangsta’s Paradise” 🔥 What it was like working with Russell Simmons & Def Jam 🔥 How “Jump Around” almost got passed on 🔥 Why collaboration is EVERYTHING in music 🔥 The secret difference between East Coast & West Coast hip-hop This is a masterclass in music industry history, artist development, and hip-hop culture from one of the most influential behind-the-scenes figures in rap history. If you love hip-hop, music business stories, or legendary industry moments… this episode is mandatory viewing. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Which legendary song from this episode is YOUR favorite? 🎧 Subscribe for more interviews with music legends, producers, artists, and industry insiders. #HipHop #CypressHill #Coolio #GangstasParadise #PaulStewart #WestCoastHipHop #MusicIndustry #DefJam #WarrenG #MontellJordan #HouseOfPain #ThePharcyde #90sHipHop #RapHistory #ArtistPortalStudio