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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 | Funk, hip-hop, 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 artist, bassist, composer, and music producer. He is famous for his hit song "West Coast Poplock". This song was later used in "California Love" by Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur.
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Ronnie Hudson's Early Life
Ronnie Hudson grew up in Washington, D.C.. He started playing music at age sixteen, learning bass guitar with his friend Charles Harrington. Later, he formed his own band called Chapter One. He also played with Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers.
Hudson then moved to Memphis, Tennessee. There, he became a bassist for Stax Records, a famous music label. At Stax, he played on many important recordings. He toured with Isaac Hayes for the Grammy-winning soundtrack of the 1970s movie Shaft. He also worked on Isaac Hayes's multi-platinum album Black Moses. Ronnie Hudson also recorded songs with Rufus Thomas and Luther Ingram.
Music Career Highlights
Ronnie Hudson became well-known in the hip-hop world. His song "West Coast Poplock" is one of his most famous works. Many artists have used parts of this song in their own music. For example, Dr. Dre and 2pac used it in "California Love". Snoop Dogg also sampled it in his song "Poplock 2". The original "West Coast Poplock" features a horn section, piano, guitar, drums, and Hudson playing the bass guitar.
The Hit Song "West Coast Poplock"
"West Coast Poplock" was released in 1982 by Ronnie Hudson and the Street People. It quickly became a popular song, especially on the radio station KDAY. The song was also featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the fictional radio station Bounce FM.
Over the years, many famous hip-hop artists have sampled "West Coast Poplock". These include N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Scarface, and Mos Def. Its most famous use is in Dr. Dre and 2pac's song "California Love", released in 1995. Both "West Coast Poplock" and "California Love" became popular anthems for West Coast music.
Ronnie Hudson's music has also appeared in movies. You can hear his work in films like The Social Network, Iron Man 2, and South Central.
New Music: Westcoastin – EP
Ronnie Hudson made a comeback with his album Westcoastin'. This album includes a new version of his hit song, called "West Coast Poplock 2020".
His debut album, Westcoastin', was released in 2014. It features many well-known artists like Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40, Wyclef Jean, and Suga Free. The album was produced by famous West Coast rap producers.
Ronnie Hudson's Music Albums and Singles
Ronnie Hudson has released several albums and singles throughout his career.
- Album(s)
- 2014: Ronnie Hudson – Westcoastin' (Re-mastered)
- Single(s)
- 1982: West Coast Poplock (with the Street People)
His music has also been part of many compilation albums, which are collections of songs by different artists.
- Ronnie Hudson's discography at Discogs
Ronnie Hudson in Movies and TV
Ronnie Hudson's music has been used in movie soundtracks, and he has also appeared as an actor.
Soundtracks Featuring His Music
- 2010: The Social Network (His song "West Coast Poplock" was used)
- 2010: Iron Man 2 (His song "California Love" was used)
- 2010: Valentine's Day (His song "California Love" was used)
- 2013: That Music Show (TV Series) (His song "California Love" was used)
Acting Roles
- 2013: California Dreamers (He played the character Ronnie 'GEE')
See also
- West Coast Poplock
- California Love
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack
