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Stephen Curry to Produce Upcoming Documentary on Bay Area Rap Legend Mac Dre: Exclusive

Besides flexing his creativity on the hardwood, NBA marksman Stephen Curry is quickly etching a lane for himself on the film side alongsid…

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In the ’90s, California Music Channel Became the MTV of Bay Area Rap

My family didn’t have cable television, but music videos from Andre Nickatina, Mac Dre and Spice 1 were in steady rotation in our home. To…

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0 Aug 24, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor Shaved This Rap Group’s Logo In Her Head To Protest 1989 Grammys

Beloved singer, songwriter and musician Sinéad O’Connor’s family announced that she died at age 56 on Wednesday (July 26) morning. The sin…

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0 Jul 27, 2023

Lush on Sobriety, Adam22, Life After No Jumper, Hip Hop Roots, & Battle Rap Leagues

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0 Apr 11, 2023

Chuck D on Public Enemy, Conscious Rap, Contracts, "Fight The Power" & More | Drink Champs

On this episode of Drink Champs, hip hop legend #ChuckD discusses his career in the music industry, the importance of conscious rap, and t…

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0 Apr 3, 2023

The Art of Diss: Battle Rap Then and Now

Arthur "L.A." Buckner and Linda Diaz explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Featuring spec…

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0 Mar 21, 2023

How Bobby Caldwell Inspired Common's Biggest Rap Song

With the unfortunate passing of soul singer Bobby Caldwell at the age of 71, the Black community came together on social media to collecti…

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0 Mar 21, 2023

Alchemist and Hit-Boy Rap Over Each Other’s Beats on New Joint Single

What happens when two of the most decorated rap producers link? Well, if it’s anything like the way Alchemist and Hit-Boy join forces, the…

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0 Mar 14, 2023

The Bay Area Rap Battle Heard 'Round the World

Before 8 Mile, before Scribble Jam and WorldStar, and before MTV and BET developed freestyle shows, there was the Hiero-Hobo battle. Pitti…

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0 Feb 21, 2023

Flavor Flav Explains Why Rap Music Is Much More Dangerous Now

Thirty-five years ago, Public Enemy released a classic album It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. The Def Jam Records LP contain…

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0 Feb 2, 2023

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Chicago/Atlanta, IL/GA — Powerful motivational single “On The Way” by Krys Barry is a whole vibe. That moment when others are made to understand the assignment. Come take the Journey through melodic rhymes with a gritty theme. Officially released 4/12/24, Krys Barry’s “On The Way” is a beautiful addition to the Rap genre. Available on All Platforms. A definite inspiration for anyone listening. Here to make the world believe.        ”Get to the bag. Stay on the grind. I’m on the way.” – Krys…See More
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ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. SATURDAY, MAY 4TaylorMade Ent presentsMario HodgeReach 4 The Moon Comedy Showwith support fromYou Know "Maaacus" Edward Ty EvansT-Boogie@ Moose Lodge, 4660 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94804Doors 7pm. Show…See More
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Golden Era (Classic Hip Hop & R&B) with Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist at Hello Stranger Bar, Oakland

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WEDNESDAY MAY 8 Golden Era (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) Classic Hip Hop & R&B with Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist at Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 6pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover! Join twitch…See More
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