MTV2 and XXL have linked up once again. This time we present the 25 Greatest West Coast Videos. Check your memory banks and cosign or wait ’til the TV special to get your hate on. The choice is yours.

25. West Coast rap All-Stars
“We’re All in the Same Gang”
(Warner Bros., 1990)

Scenario: One by one, some of the West Coast’s most respected (Ice-T, Dr. Dre), disrespected (Tone Loc, Young M.C.) and forgotten (Body and Soul, Def Jef) pop up in a musical call to end gang violence. The narrative emphasizes the cause: a young kid sees his brother get killed by a rival gang who shows up later at a basketball game for more violence. The kid stares them down ’til the guns are lowered. Peace, Cube!

24. Coolio
“Gangsta’s Paradise” (MCA, 1995)

Scenario: Okay, we admit this song is crappola. But we just can’t get the image of Coolio and Michelle Pfeiffer facing off in the dark like that out of our heads. Most soundtrack song videos just splice in footage from the film. But these two were really tryin’ to sell Dangerous Minds! Watch Coolio put the candle to her face. Now that’s gangsta.

23. Young M.C.
“Bust a Move” (Delicious Vinyl, 1989)

Scenario: Young M.C. gets his Rod Serling on in three scenes that feature the same mystery woman: She dances with an overweight Black dude, makes out with a White guy at the movies and leaves her man at the altar. And, yes, that’s Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea playin’ himself.

22. Souls Of Mischief
“93 ’Til Infinity” (Jive, 1993)

Scenario: Thank God that Souls of Mischief aren’t afraid of heights. The East Oakland crew goes mountain climbing to bring you some of the most beautiful backdrops you’ll ever see. Complete with the occasional Spike-Lee-style camera shot, this video is as vividly colorful as they come.

21. Sir Mix-A-Lot
“Baby Got Back” (American, 1992)

Scenario:“Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt!” So says the White girl in one of the most memorable scenes in music-video history. Yeah, that’s Mix-A-Lot rhymin’ over ass-shaped hills. But don’t judge a book by its cover. There’s a social message here: the Black booty is a thing of beauty. All you close-minded racists be damned!

20. Eazy-E
“We  Want Eazy” (Ruthless, 1988)

Scenario:After getting apprehended by a Black cop, Eazy-E is forced to telecast a rap show live from “The Compton Jail.” The devoted fans don’t seem to mind (peep the fat White dude with the “We Want Eazy” T) and get even more excited when E literally busts out the joint and lands on stage. Another supporter, Bootsy Collins, shows up at the end to endorse the sample usage.

19. J.J. Fad
“Supersonic” (Ruthless, 1988)

Scenario: Look out, Salt N Pepa is what we thought when these three Cali cuties first beamed their Kool-Aid smiles from the screen. Nonstop energy, synchronized dance steps and the visual showcase of beatboxing member Baby-D—the perfect complement to this party-starting hit. (R.I.P., DJ Train.)

18. Yo Yo
“You Can’t Play with My Yo Yo” (East West, 1990)

Scenario:What’s Ice Cube doin’ at the pay phone? Why, he’s callin’ Sir Jinx about finding a new female MC. Enter Yo Yo, a spunky but funky USA-Spandex-wearing femme fatale who can hang with the fellas. But don’t forget, she’s a lady. Best scene: Yo Yo kickin’ steps with a gang of young Black girls in the back. I.B.W.C., y’all!

17. the D.O.C.
“It’s Funky Enough” (Ruthless, 1989)

Scenario: Joining a hip-hop crew has never been this easy. Sitting in the back seat of his car, Eazy-E is approached by someone re-commending the talents of a new rap act. D.O.C. is the name, and N.W.A spend the entire video in search of him. At the end of this ominous black-and-white clip, Eazy shakes his new recruit’s hand. Welcome to Hell-er.

16. 2Pac featuring Shock G and Money B
“I Get Around” (Interscope, 1993)

Scenario:’Pac gets the prince of Zamunda bathtub treatment, chases a tennis-court cutie and snacks on some chicken wings, all before finally settling into a nice pool party with friends. Seems like a good time was had by all at that shoot. Who says ’Pac spent all his time in the studio?