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Carving out a career in hip-hop as the child of a rap star is a difficult prospect. When a parent has made such a big impact on the genre, it is hard to escape the label of simply being their kid. Just look at some West Coast examples in Hood Surgeon and Lil Eazy E. The looming shadow of Dr. …

Born and raised in Topanga, District 21 often draws inspiration from his old-fashioned California environment. His music paints pictures of beauty, romance, self-awareness and darkness. His debut LP “Lifeguard” is perfect for a Westcoast ride by the beach and a date for the sunset. He often credits the likes of Pink Floyd, Frank Ocean, Lorde, Janis Joplin and Nirvana as …