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How Dante Met Del
- Dante Ross met Del through his friendship with Ice Cube.
- Ice Cube introduced Del as a potential artist, leading to Dante signing him to Elektra Records.
Early 90s West Coast Rap Scene
- West Coast rap in the early 90s was diverse, not just gangster rap.
- G-Funk hadn't fully emerged yet, with various styles bubbling in Oakland and LA.
Hieroglyphics' Freestyle Skills
- Dante witnessed Hieroglyphics freestyling nonstop for hours and was blown away by their skills.
- He compared their talent to Native Tongues, calling it an unparalleled display of rap ability.