09.15.2026
FX Original Series The Drop: A Snowfall Saga Officially Releases “LA Theme Song,” Featuring an Unheard Verse from Nipsey Hussle
“LA Theme Song” is the Main Title Theme For The Drop, Airing Tuesdays on FX and Hulu and Streaming on Hulu
Assembled With the Blessing of Blacc Sam and the Nipsey Hussle Estate, the Song Features Production from Larrance “Rance” Dopson of 1500 Or Nothin’, Who Created the Official Soundtrack for The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
Learn More About “LA Theme Song” on the Latest Edition of The Drop‘s Short-Form Companion Series, “Behind The Beat,” Out on FX’s YouTube
The Music:
FX‘s new original series The Drop: A Snowfall Saga dramatizes the explosion of West Coast rap through the eyes of characters from the acclaimed series Snowfall, providing an authentic look at the circumstances that turned the region’s sound into a worldwide phenomenon. Last night’s episode, the second of the series, revealed the vocal version of “LA Theme Song,” the show’s main title theme, featuring an unheard verse from the late, great Nipsey Hussle.
“LA Theme Song” was produced by Larrance “Rance” Dopson, of L.A.’s famed 1500 Or Nothin’ collective, who along with lyricist Jason “Problem” Martin, created the series’ soundtrack of original songs.
Rance’s glossy soundscape, marked by ringing keyboard arpeggios and croaking bass, recalls the funk-influenced bounce that made early L.A. rap special, but also reminded the creators of a beat that Nipsey Hussle might have rapped on. With the blessing of Nipsey’s brother Blacc Sam, who stated that Snowfall was Nipsey’s favorite show, Rance and Jason Martin handpicked a verse from Nipsey’s vault that succinctly summarizes the “me against the world” and “David vs. Goliath” ethos reflected in the mindset of characters like Wanda, Leon, and rising rapper Artillery (played by L.A. rapper Simmie “Buddy” Sims III): “Simple ambition, feed family/Stack millions, be real, speak candidly,” spits Nipsey.
Listen to “LA Theme Song” ft. Nipsey Hussle: spotify | apple | amazon
Rance, Jason Martin, and The Drop: A Snowfall Saga executive producer Malcolm Spellman discuss “L.A. Theme Song” on the latest episode of Behind The Beat, a short-form companion series that unpacks the music and cultural influences behind The Drop. An immersive journey into the sounds, stories, and community at the heart of the series, Behind The Beat reveals the creative process behind the show’s music, and explains how the show’s songs and stories feed off of each other. The “LA Theme Song” episode of Behind The Beat is a tribute to the legacy of Nipsey Hussle, who Jason and Rance knew personally, and is full of fascinating reveals, including that the verse used for “LA Theme Song” was originally earmarked for a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. “Behind The Beat: LA Theme Song ft. Nipsey Hussle” is available to watch on FX Networks’ official YouTube.
Watch “Rydah: Behind The Beat”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ppU_Falq0
Watch “LA Theme Song ft. Nipsey Hussle: Behind The Beat”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHd2lpApLXM
“LA Theme Song” is the third original song from The Drop: A Snowfall Saga to be released onto all DSPs. Last week, FX and 20th Century Studios released “Rydah” and “Officer Blackman,” two original songs performed by Buddy, in character as aspiring rapper Artillery. Stay tuned for more original music from The Drop‘s soundtrack, which will release on streaming the day after each episode airs on Tuesday night, only on FX and Hulu.
Stream “Rydah” and “Officer Blackman”: Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music
Watch “Rydah: Behind The Beat”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ppU_Falq0
Watch “Officer Blackman: Behind The Beat”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW0cr5fzzyA
In addition to the original music, The Drop features a rich soundtrack of classics from the era, adding to the show’s atmosphere. Below, find the full list of songs used in “Street Matrix,” the second episode, which aired on Tuesday night.
- “Murder Was The Case” by Snoop Dogg
- “No More Lies” by Miche’le feat. Dr. Dre
- “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears
- “I Get Lifted” by George McCrae
- “Black Jesus” by Schoolly D
- “Whoop Whoop” by DJ Pooh feat. KAM
- “I Only Have Eyes For You” by The Flamingos
- “Be Mine” by The Innocents
Links:
Watch the Trailer HERE
Visit The Drop at FX’s website HERE
Keep up with The Drop by following the official Snowfall Instagram and @FXNetworks
Overview:
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga follows Snowfall characters Wanda Bell (Gail Bean) and Leon Simmons (Isaiah John) as they fight to reinvent themselves in ’90s Los Angeles, where the fallout from the crack epidemic is fueling a new game: the rise of West Coast rap.
Wanda starts the series driven by the clear belief that West Coast rap has the power to reshape American culture. She will work to put together a ragtag group of geniuses and lead them to the realization of all their dreams. To do it, she must navigate the dangerous overlap of music and street politics, pulling in those closest to her including her cousins Lamar Kinsey (Asante Blackk) and James Kinsey (Peyton Alex Smith), and pursuing volatile local rapper Artillery (Simmie “Buddy” Sims III), who is already in a tangle with law enforcement.
Her internship with former D-boy-turned-label-owner Darryl “DG” Grant (Brandon Mychal Smith) creates opportunities but also deepens tensions between Wanda and Leon, who has vowed to leave the streets for good and chase down his own atonement through his free legal clinic.
As ambition, loyalty and survival collide, how much is everyone willing to risk in order to build something lasting in a world that threatens to pull them down?
Joining the series regulars are Mykelti Williamson, Nicki Micheaux, Brandon Mychal Smith, Isidora Goreshter, Eric Balfour, Zaire Adams, Demetrius Grosse and Quincy Chad, who also returns from Snowfall.
The Drop: A Snowfall Saga features original music, written by Jason Martin, the rapper formerly known as Problem, and produced by Larrance “Rance 1500” Dopson of 1500 or Nothin’. Los Angeles native and Rapper Glasses Malone served as a cultural consultant for The Drop and its soundtrack.
Larrance Dopson, Jason Martin, Glasses Malone are all available for interviews to discuss the music and soundtrack of The Drop.
The series is executive produced by Malcolm Spellman, Thomas Schlamme, Dave Andron, Michael London, Trevor Engelson, Julie DeJoie and Paul Garnes. The series is produced by FX Productions and premieres on Tuesdays only on FX and Hulu.
For inquiries regarding The Drop and to request episode screeners, please contact:
Kevin Grossi, Audible Treats
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
Follow The Drop on social media:
Facebook: @SnowfallFX
Instagram: @SnowfallFX
Threads: @SnowfallFX
Official Site: https://www.fxnetworks.com/thedrop
The Background:
About FX Networks
FX, a division of Disney Entertainment, is a global multiplatform brand that develops, produces, commissions and markets original programming for Hulu and the FX and FXX linear channels in the U.S., and Disney+ in all other international territories. Over the past two decades, FX has been responsible for some of the most-critically acclaimed and award-winning shows on television. Some of the brand’s current and legacy titles include the dramas “Alien: Earth,” “American Crime Story,” “American Horror Story,” “The Americans,” “The Beauty,” “Clipped,” “Damages,” “Dying for Sex,” “Fargo,” “FEUD,” “Justified,” “Love Story,” “Nip/Tuck,” “The Old Man,” “The Patient,” “Pose,” “Rescue Me,” “The Shield,” “Shōgun,” “Say Nothing,” “Snowfall” and “Sons of Anarchy;” the comedies “Archer,” “Atlanta,” “The Bear,” “Better Things,” “DAVE,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The Lowdown,” “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows;” and a slate of docuseries and documentary films including “Welcome to Wrexham,” “The New York Times Presents” and “Dear Mama.”
About Larrance “Rance” Dopson:
Larrance Dopson is a GRAMMY‑winning producer, community leader and co‑founder of 1500 or Nothin’, known for his work with luminaries from Kendrick Lamar and Nipsey Hussle to Usher and Jay‑Z. His credits span Kendrick Lamar’s “These Walls,” Sam Smith’s “Pray” and Justin Timberlake’s “Filthy.”
About Jason “Problem” Martin:
Jason “Problem” Martin, the lyricist for the soundtrack to FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, is a GRAMMY-nominated rapper, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur from Compton, CA. A respected voice in West Coast hip-hop, he has collaborated with artists including Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, E-40 and Nipsey Hussle, while building his own independent imprint, Diamond Lane Music Group.
About Glasses Malone:
Glasses Malone is a Los Angeles-born rapper, entrepreneur and storyteller whose music blends street-level perspective, sharp social commentary and cinematic lyricism. Raised between Watts and Compton, he turned early experiences with gang and street culture, and family hardships into a distinctive creative voice that has made him a respected figure in West Coast hip-hop.
Known for provocative, conversation-starting work, Malone reached a wider audience with “2Pac Must Die,” a viral song and video told from the perspective of Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson that generated millions of views and sparked interviews with major platforms including The Breakfast Club and Los Angeles radio host Big Boy. His acclaimed mixtapes, label ventures and endorsements from icons such as JAY-Z, Dr. Dre, Birdman and Mack 10 have cemented his reputation as both an artist and cultural commentator.