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Ronnie Hudson
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| Birth name | Ronald Hudson |
| Born | February 4, 1957 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, funk, electro |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer, bassist |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums, keyboards, drum machine, sampler, bass |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Labels | Rappers Rapp Records, iWest Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Real Richie Rich, DJ King Assassin |
Ronald Hudson (born February 4, 1957) is an American musician, composer, and record producer. He is famous for his hit song "West Coast Poplock". This song was later used in a very popular way. It was sampled in the song "California Love" by Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur.
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Early Musical Journey
Ronnie Hudson grew up in Washington, D.C.. He started learning music at age sixteen. He played bass guitar in a band with his friend Charles Harrington. Later, he formed his own band called Chapter One. He also played with Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers.
Ronnie then moved to Memphis, Tennessee. There, he became a bassist for Stax Records. At Stax Records, he worked with famous artists. He recorded and toured with Isaac Hayes for the movie Shaft. He also worked on Isaac Hayes's album Black Moses. Ronnie also recorded and helped produce songs for Rufus Thomas and Luther Ingram.
Music Career Highlights
Ronnie Hudson became well-known in the hip hop music world. His song "West Coast Poplock" became a huge hit. Many artists have used parts of this song in their own music. This is called "sampling." For example, Dr. Dre and 2Pac sampled it for "California Love." Snoop Dogg also sampled it for his song "Poplock 2." The original "West Coast Poplock" song features a horn section, piano, guitar, percussion, and drums. Ronnie Hudson plays the bass guitar on the track.
"West Coast Poplock" Song
"West Coast Poplock" is one of the most popular songs by Ronnie Hudson and the Street People. It came out in 1982. The song was even featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. You could hear it on the game's radio station, Bounce FM.
The song quickly became an anthem for West Coast radio stations like KDAY. It has been sampled by many famous artists. These include N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Mos Def. Its most famous use is in Dr. Dre and 2Pac's "California Love" from 1995. Ronnie Hudson's music has also been in movies. These include The Social Network, Iron Man 2, and South Central.
Ronnie Hudson made a comeback with his album Westcoastin'. On this album, "West Coast Poplock" was updated. It was renamed "West Coast Poplock 2020."
Westcoastin Album
Ronnie Hudson's album Westcoastin' was released in 2014. This album features many well-known artists. Some of them are Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40, Wyclef Jean, and Suga Free. The album was produced by famous West Coast rap producers. These include The Real Richie Rich and Lee "DJ Flash" Johnson.
Discography
Ronnie Hudson has released several albums and singles. He has also been featured on many compilation albums.
- Album(s)
- 2014: Ronnie Hudson – Westcoastin' (Re-mastered)
- Single(s)
- 1982: West Coast Poplock (with the Street People)
- Compilation album(s)
- 1983: Victor & The Glove – Breakmixer (Part 1)
- 1991: Various – Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 2
- 1992: Various – West Coast Rap – The First Dynasty, Vol. 2
- 1992: Various – South Central (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- 1993: Various – Compton's Greatest Rap Volume 1
- 1994: Various – Old School Volume 5
- 1995: Various – Eazy-E & Posse
- 1996: Various – Street Jams : Back 2 The Old Skool Part Three
- 1997: Various – The Best of Old School Funk Vol. 02
- 1997: Various – West Coast Posse 2
- 1998: Various – Funky Break Essentials 2
- 2002: Various – Old School Funkin' Hip Hop 2
- 2002: Various – Hip Hop Most Wanted – Chapter 2
- 2004: Various – Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: Official Soundtrack
- 2004: Various – Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Official Soundtrack Box Set
- 2005: Various – The 2Pac Collection
- 2006: DJ Riz – Live From Brooklyn, Volume 2 (A Side)
- 2008: Various – Old School Jams 8
- 2008: Various – Gold Digging – As Sampled By 2Pac
- 2008: DJ Git Hyper – DJ Git Hyper Presents Music From Raymann Is Laat!
- You can find more about Ronnie Hudson's music at Discogs.
Film and TV Appearances
Ronnie Hudson's music has been used in movies and TV shows. He has also appeared as an actor.
Soundtracks
- 2010: The Social Network (He performed and wrote "West Coast Poplock")
- 2010: Iron Man 2 (He wrote "California Love" (Single Version))
- 2010: Valentine's Day (He wrote "California Love")
- 2013: That Music Show (TV Series) (He wrote "California Love" for one episode)
Actor
- 2013: California Dreamers (He played a character named Ronnie 'GEE')
See also
- West Coast Poplock
- California Love
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack
