: Adding aggression and intricate rhyme schemes.

: Representing the "New West" evolution of gangsta rap.

: Providing the smooth, laid-back West Coast vibe.

: These videos typically use acapella verses from each artist's previous hit songs and lay them over a new, high-energy West Coast-style beat .

: The mashup brings together legendary "Old School" figures to create a hypothetical super-group. Featured artists often include:

The track featuring Snoop Dogg , DMX , Eminem , Ice Cube , and others is not an official studio release . It is a popular fan-made mashup or "remix" created by independent producers and DJs, such as Studio_M.M.V and Hollywood Legend . Analysis of the "Gangsta Life" Mashup

For a look at how these legends are combined into one high-energy track, watch this popular mashup:

: Several artists featured in these mashups, such as DMX and Nipsey Hussle , passed away before this specific collaboration was ever released, meaning any new track featuring them would be a posthumous remix.