As Hip Hop evolved, there were cities that became epicenters and those that stood in the sidelines. That doesn't necessarily mean their contributions were insignificant. However, it's due to the the resources and heightened power of said hub. There's a bunch of examples of smaller cities impacting bigger hubs in the rap game. Most notably, the Boston --> New York connection and the Alabama ---> Memphis relationship. It's an interesting dynamic that a lot of people don't realize until they do the research groundwork. Furthermore, if I had told you that the San Frisco Bay Area (The Bay) had some infusion and contributions from a smaller city then you would be surprised. The Bay is one of the most important and influential cities in Hip Hop. How could a small market influence a major hub such as that? Well, enter the city of Portland. Which has a shockingly cool history in regards to Hip Hop. It's no brainer that I had to show love to this artist who has not only made contributions to the Bay Area Hip Hop scenes. He, in turn, uplifted and helped set a sonic template for the PDX scene.

Repping from Portland, Oregon. Bosco Kante came from a musical family: His great-grandfather was in a jazz band and his mother played the French horn. This lineage begat his affinity for music and caused him to make beats. A DJ turned producer; he was fortunate to produce a theme song for the sketch comedy "In Living Color". It actually wasn't until 1995, where he got his big break producing a remix for E-40's "Sprinkle Me". The remix got burn in the Bay, allowing Bosco to build momentum and respect in the area. On top of that, Bosco and his close associate, Cool Nutz, where building a following in their hometown. Prompting a steady relationship with not only their area but the Bay as well. Bosco's efforts lead to a prolific career in producing for over 20 years. Most notably, the digitized funky voice you hear in J.Cole's "Work Out"(2011).

That being said, if someone told me that Bosko was the "Prince Of The Talkbox"; I would absolutely have no problem with that. He carries the spirit of Roger Troutman faithfully with his own twist. It's more so Mobbish (Mobb music, Bay Area Hip Hop genre) with a melodic approach. The slow downed funk and deep bass complement the feel good, fresh nature that he inhibits. Especially on songs such as "She's Mine" and "Bombay" that shows that he's just the dude that you can just drink and chalk it up with on a warm, dry summer in Portland. Even without the talk box, Bosko has a very easy listening voice. I found it very appeasing how he flowed as he talked about introspection ("Just Do You") or how much his girl brings him joy("Coffee"). He's very reminiscent of Devin The Dude on how soulful he can be. Albeit less raw and sonically to that of a cool breeze. Who would have thought Portland can get down like this . I'm starting to realize why the Bay native; NBA All Star Damian Lillard called this place his home. PDX feels like a mild weather Bay Area yet the hip hop culture is almost identical.

Much love to all y'all in this hot sunny day Shout to my all my KTT2 brehs in Portland, Oregon. I hope ya'll are still active in this Hip Hop s*** aside from Amine And shout out to the entire Northwestern Hip Hop scene as well!

Examples:

Recommendations:
Bosko - That Fire(2004)

Similar to:
Cool Nutz
Maniac Lok
G-Ism
Kenny Mack
E-40
Dru Down
Yukmouth
CJ Mac
Devin The Dude

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The Bay is one of the most important and influential cities Hip Hop.

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I know this guy. He’s made a lot of bangers for E 40

I love the talk box sound too

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Very underrated deep cut

Excuse the typo but they are definitely among the most important cities in the Hip Hop. No matter how much of channel switch people considered them to be lol

@Kojimbo Him and E40 work so well together

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feel like I’m in your p**** when you’re sucking my d***

op back with another one

You know it

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This s*** riiiiiiiiiiides wtf

Yes indeed

Bosko knows how to get s*** cracking on those beats