KXNG Crooked looks back while moving forward on West Coast ’96, an 11-track project connecting his early years in Hip-Hop with his present-day perspective.
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The mostly solo release keeps the spotlight on the Long Beach lyricist’s storytelling and technical ability. Its title references 1996, the year of his earliest recorded appearances, giving the project a personal connection to his beginnings.
Placing “West Coast ’96” alongside “West Coast ’26,” Crooked frames a conversation between two eras of his career. For listeners who value intricate bars and a veteran’s perspective, the album offers another opportunity to hear an accomplished MC on his own terms.
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