Los Angeles
Los Angeles has a rich history and culture of popular music.  Many of the most notable recording artists in the history of the United States either started or flourished in Los Angeles or Greater Los Angeles.  The surf music scene is largely associated with Los Angeles and suburbs like Malibu.  Motown Records moved from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles in the 1970s.  The West Coast Hip-hop scene and genres such as G-funk are largely centered in Greater Los Angeles.