Los Angeles’s rap scene just got a jolt of energy with Westside Traffic’s brand new single and music video “Gangsta Boogie,” a collab with West Coast Legend Jason Martin (formerly known as Problem) and Compton artist AD. The track and visual pair up to deliver a raw, high-octane tribute to LA street life, culture, and movement — bouyant, defiant, and unapologetically vivid.
Directed by Aries Marie, the “Gangsta Boogie” visuals deliver a cinematic pulse of Los Angeles street life. From stoop scenes to studio nights, the video paints a layered, kinetic portrait of neighborhoods alive with energy.
“Gangsta Boogie” rides on a beat that’s both head-nod worthy and dynamic. Producer Saint Pat Beatz crafts a sonic bed that fuses classic West Coast sensibilities — heavy low end, distinct percussive hits — with more modern bounce and swing. The production gives the rappers plenty of space to flex: crisp snares, rolling hi-hats, and understated instrumentation allow the vocals to command center stage.
Lyrically, the track leans into street narratives, pride, swagger, and resilience. The trio trade verses that navigate respect, terrain, identity, and the everyday hustle. The hook lives in the repetition of “Gangsta Boogie” — part chant, part flex, part mantra.
