| "West Coast Poplock" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Ronnie Hudson And The Street People | |
| Released | 1982 |
| Recorded | 1982 (Hollywood, California) |
| Genre | Funk |
| Length | 5:18 |
| Label | Birdie |
| Songwriter(s) | Mikel Hooks, Ronald Hudson, Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman |
| Producer(s) | Ronnie Hudson, Mikel Hooks |
"West Coast Poplock" is one of the most popular singles by Ronnie Hudson And The Street People and was released in 1982. Immediately adopted as an anthem by KDAY, "West Coast Poplock" has rarely left radio since its release nearly 40 years ago.[1] It contains elements from the 1981 song "So Ruff, So Tuff", performed by Roger Troutman and co-written by himself and brother Larry Troutman. Various rappers have sampled it, from N.W.A, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre to Scarface and Mos Def. The song is notable for its sample in "California Love" by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, which was released on Death Row Records record label in 1996. Ronnie Hudson made a comeback with his album entitled Westcoastin', in which the "West Coast Poplock" was renamed to "West Coast Poplock 2020" and was re-mastered.