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How To Behave In Public As a DJ: Your Secret Weapon For More Gigs

You’re not a bad person. Of course you’re not. You want people to like you. And you want to succeed when you’re booked to DJ at your local…

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0 Aug 2, 2023

Take that, Marvel! I’m a Virgo is ingenious TV that slays every superhero movie

It may focus on a 13ft-tall black man, but make no mistake, I’m a Virgo is a giantkiller. Compared to most big-budget streaming series, Bo…

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0 Jul 14, 2023

Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

The hierarchy of text-based social media platforms started looking shaky as soon as Elon Musk took over Twitter last year, and it's only g…

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0 Jul 11, 2023

Busta Rhymes says losing battle to Jay-Z helped him become a speed rap master

Busta Rhymes has Hova to thank for perfecting his unique rap flow. The rap icon told fellow hip hop legend MC Lyte that he became a “monst…

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0 Jul 4, 2023

Boots Riley's anti-capitalist Oakland joyride ‘I’m a Virgo’ is the most popular show on Prime Video

When Boots Riley was 8 years old, he missed the bus on his way to school. The Oakland filmmaker, rapper and activist grew up across the st…

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0 Jun 28, 2023

The Outsize Genius of ‘I’m a Virgo’

Brobdingnag is somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. On the map included in Volume II of his 1726 satire “Gulliver’s Travels,” Jonathan Swif…

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0 Jun 19, 2023

Shock G Revolutionized Hip-Hop — and Created a Secret Trove of Funky Art

For many listeners, Bay Area rap from the late ’80s and early ’90s calls to mind the dark synths and trunk-blapping bass of mobb music. Th…

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0 Jun 16, 2023

The Story of How 'Beat Street' Went From a Box Office Failure to One of Hip-Hop's Most Important Movies

In 1983, three landmark hip-hop films were released: Wild Style, Style Wars, and Breakin’ And Enterin.’ Film studios saw the response to t…

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0 Jun 9, 2023

Album Review: Dillon & Diamond D Share a Timeless New Record - Uncut Gems

Get ready for a hard-hitting homage to classic hip hop. Uncut Gems (released via FULL PLATE) drops today to say I've been excited about i…

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0 Jun 7, 2023

Behind the Beat: How Souls of Mischief Created a Sonic Safe Space With “93 'til Infinity”

In the early 1990s the four members of East Oakland’s “fantastic four” (Tajai, Phesto, Opio, and A-Plus), the Souls of Mischief, were flyi…

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0 May 27, 2023

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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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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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VaughnBornFamous: The Rising Star of Venice Beach

Los Angeles, California — Vaughn Born Famous is not just a name; it is a force to be reckoned with in the world of entertainment. With exceptional talent as a director, recording artist, and music producer, Vaughn has captured the essence of Venice Beach in his latest project, “In the Mix.” Born Famous, a multi-talented individual excelling in the fields of direction, music production, and artistry, has become a prominent figure in the vibrant landscape of Venice Beach. Known for his upcoming…See More
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Terrell Fure' Drops New Hit Single "She's Not The Money Type"

Terrell Fure' is a foundational black American dancehall reggae artist. Born and raised in between Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn New York. As a young artist he performed a host of back yard house parties, basement house parties, local talent shows, and clashed with several local reggae artist which is how he created a huge buzz. His music has been played on numerous…See More
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PJ Morton w/ special guest Kenyon Dixon (WIN TICKETS) at Fox Theater, Oakland

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ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.  Wednesday, October 23, 2024Cape Town to Cairo TourPJ MORTONwith special guest Kenyon DixonFox Theater…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.  Wednesday, October 23, 2024Cape Town to Cairo TourPJ MORTONwith special guest Kenyon DixonFox Theater…See More
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Matrell Drops New Hit Single “Hit My Line”

Atlanta-based rapper Matrell brings a high-energy flow, slick bars and bags of charm to the Gen Z hip-hop landscape.Born to a Black father and mixed-race mother (with French, Italian, Lebanese and Ivorian roots), Matrell began making music in eighth grade, crafting beats and recording songs after school. He…See More
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