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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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2 Live Crew fought the law with its album, 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be'

2 Live Crew didn't just test the boundary of good taste; they s*** all over it. In 1989, their album As Nasty As They Wanna Be boasted som…

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Eric B. & Rakim change the flow of rap with 'Paid in Full'

When hip-hop got its start 50 years ago, it was a DJ cutting between two record albums and an MC rhyming over the beats. The the rhymes ha…

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Lizzo responds to lawsuit by former dancers: “I am not the villain”

Lizzo has defended herself against claims made in a lawsuit by three dancers she worked with, including allegations of sexual harassment a…

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0 Aug 4, 2023

POPSUGAR Celebrates Women In Hip Hop For Its ‘All Hail the Queens’ Series

In honor of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, POPSUGAR celebrates the unparalleled excellence of women in hip hop. The publication explores stor…

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Making the radical case for Sinéad O’Connor: She was right all along

Thirty years ago this week, Sinéad O’Connor tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on “Saturday Night Live,” effectively destroying her ma…

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0 Jul 29, 2023

Black Thought Recalls How The Notorious B.I.G. Felt About the “What They Do” Video

The Notorious B.I.G. might have felt slighted by The Roots prior to his death in 1997. While on a recent episode of People’s Party With Ta…

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World’s First AI DJ Hits the Airwaves

In June, a Portland radio station debuted the world’s first radio DJ powered by artificial intelligence. The radio station, Live 95.5, is…

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0 Jul 6, 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

After discrimination lawsuit, the Napa Valley Wine Train rebrands

Following an ugly incident involving a group of Black women in 2015, which tarnished the tourist attraction’s reputation in wine country,…

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WATCH "Irresponsibull" MOVIE NOW

NorthEnd Empire Films LLC presents "Irresponsibull" movie. Allen is ready to settle down. Only his girlfriend Theresa doesn’t think he’s anywhere close to being responsible enough to start a family. When an unexpected opportunity arises for Allen to keep Theresa’s nephew and niece (Brian and Britt) and prove his maturity, he jumps to it…without knowing these two kids are not your average youngsters. Marcus is a low level scam artist that works for his uncle, the most “dangerous construction…See More
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Planet Asia with MC Pauze, Kai the MC at Thee Stork Club, Oakland, CA

May 25, 2024 at 9pm to May 26, 2024 at 1am
SATURDAY, MAY 25Cooler Heads presentsPLANET ASIAMC Pauze Kai the MC Cooler Heads DJS TPCO, Mr. Tibbs, Jester and OGPBIG NEWS: Cooler Heads is invading Oakland! We’re expanding our reach to Thee Stork Club, bringing our crates of records there May 25. And since we always go big whenever possible, we booked one of our favorite MCs, the most prolific man in hip hop, Planet…See More
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THE ORAL HISTORY OF "MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT"

Thirty years ago, LL COOL J was fueled by negative reactions to his third album, Walking with a Panther. The project was deemed “too flashy” and “tone deaf” given the state of Hip-Hop at the time. Poised to come back with a vengeance, he used a radio interview…See More
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Marshall Jefferson 'Move Your Body' The Making Of A House Classic

Marshall Jefferson shares the story behind one of house music’s most treasured tracks, ‘Move Your Body’.Jefferson takes us back to 1985, when he was working ...
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Golden Era with Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist at Hello Stranger Bar, Oakland

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WEDNESDAY MAY 22 THROWBACK (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) 90s Hip Hop & R&B to early 2000Featuring Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist and special guests Mr. E, Cutso, Malachi, Audio1, Jah Yzer + more!at Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 6pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover! Join twitch and watch live stream at…See More
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Chinese Kitty Official Video ft. Connie Diiamond "BUGGIN" music video shoot collaboration with Nails Posh Studio New York, NY

Chinese Kitty Official Video ft. Connie Diiamond "BUGGIN" music video shoot collaboration with Nails Posh Studio located at 1570 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040. Go get your nails, hair and body done today at Nails Posh Studio. Checkout Chinese Kitty official music video ft. Connie Diiamond "BUGGIN" out now on all platforms.Connie Diiamondhttps://twitter.com/ConnieDiiamond…See More
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[Exclusive] "Divine Action The E.P." By Melodic: An Enlightening Voyage Of Transformation And Truth!

Melodic's "Divine Action The E.P." is a profound exploration of taking action in life, guided by divine inspiration and protection. Thisproject is not just a collection of songs but a spiritual journey,encapsulated perfectly in it's symbolic cover. Each elementon the cover tells a story of righteousness, positive change,and a deep connection to his cultural and…See More
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