The Game with MC Magic, Too $hort, and more

MC Magic, born Marco Cardenas in Nogales, Mexico, is a Phoenix-based artist known for English-Spanish hip-hop ballads and R&B rap. He founded Nastyboy Records and gained fame with "Down for Yours," featuring Roger Troutman. His solo album "Magic City" topped Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. With hits like "Mamacita," he collaborated with Cuco, Lil Rob, and Baby Bash. In 2020, he launched a beauty line named after his songs and signed artist Jay Roxxx to his label.

Too $hort, born Todd Shaw in L.A., is a pioneering West Coast rapper known for explicit lyrics and sparse instrumentals. He released his breakthrough album, "Born to Mack," in 1988, earning gold certification. Collaborating with legends like 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z, Too $hort's hits include "The Ghetto" and "Blow the Whistle." He's achieved multiple platinum albums and continues influencing hip-hop with projects like his 2020 collaboration with E-40.

DJ Quik, born David Marvin Blake in Compton, is a revered rap figure known for his funk-inspired beats. His debut, *Quik Is the Name* (1991), went platinum with hits like "Tonite." He worked with AMG, Tony! Toni! Toné!, and produced for Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z. His albums like *Way 2 Fonky* and *Safe & Sound* are gold-certified. He also formed Mad Science label and collaborated with Kurupt, releasing *BlaQKout* in 2009.

Born in California, Suga Free is known for his unique rap style. He debuted with "Street Gospel," collaborated with Xzibit and Snoop Dogg, and released hits like "Grooveline, Pt. 2."

Compton duo 2nd II None, produced by DJ Quik, fused R&B hooks with rap in the ’90s. Known for hits like "Didn’t Mean to Turn You On," they're called the West Coast RUN DMC.