Let's discuss the best songs about California, across all genres. There's no denying the allure and charm of California, a state so distinct and influential that it's inspired a plethora of music ...

Los Angeles’ jukebox is huge. You would run out of quarters, even virtual quarters, long before you ran out of songs about L.A. and California. Each decade racks up its hits: for the 1960s, it’s the ...

The ever-evolving playlist includes about 20 new tracks recommended by readers. By Soumya Karlamangla A road trip along the length of our state, from the sun-baked beaches of San Diego to the lush ...

Tupac and Dr. Dre's "California Love" served as a love letter and anthem for a generation. The song inspired author and New York Times writer, Walter Thompson-Hernández, to create a show as prescient ...

Their lyrics were braggadocious, the beats were glossy and luxurious, and a sense of self-assurance and pomp oozed through the fabric of the music. Nowhere is this more evident than in 2Pac's 1995 hit ...

On “California Love,” Shakur’s verse begins, Out on bail, fresh outta jail, California dreamin’! It’s a classic opening that is still blasted on highways and in dance clubs today. “California Love” ...