Cold 187um

Cold 187um, born Greg Hutchinson on June 28, 1969, is an American rapper and producer best known as a founding member of the influential West Coast hip-hop group Above the Law. Emerging in the late 1980s, he played a significant role in shaping the G-funk sound, characterized by its use of funk samples, synthesizers, and laid-back grooves. Cold 187um's notable works include Above the Law's debut album, "Livin' Like Hustlers" (1990), which featured hits like "Murder 1" and laid the groundwork for their subsequent albums, including "Black Mafia Life" (1993) and "Time Will Reveal" (1994). He has also collaborated with prominent artists such as 2Pac and Eazy-E, contributing to the genre's evolution. His impact on music extends beyond his own work; as a pioneer of G-funk, Cold 187um influenced a generation of hip-hop artists, helping to popularize the sound that defined the West Coast scene in the 1990s. He remains an important figure in hip-hop history, recognized for his contributions to the genre and his role in the development of West Coast rap culture.