As a bay area resident (by way of New York), Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist made his mark by curating top notch events featuring hip hop legends and supporting independent artists from the Bay and beyond. In 2000, his True Skool events won the "Best of the Bay" in the SF Bay Guardian. Ren has appeared on numerous publications, such as the XLR8R, 7x7, SF Weekly, SF Examiner, Mugshot and SF Magazine, to name a few. Since True Skool's inception in 1999, his online magazine and newsletter has served as a resource that covers hip hop history, politics, emerging artists and events. As a DJ, he has shared bills with world-renowned artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Jazzy Jeff, Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Red Alert, Q-Bert, Cut Chemist, DJ Premier, Wu-Tang Clan, Lupe Fiasco, Black Thought (The Roots), Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest), Michael Franti & Spearhead, Blackalicious, Lyrics Born, Masta Ace, Biz Markie, Dilated Peoples, The Coup, KRS-One, Pharcyde, DJ Bobbito, DJ Cash Money and the list goes on. His diverse selections are influenced by his East Coast background, from b-boying in the early 80s to attending house parties and the burgeoning mobile DJ scene in New Jersey to frequenting parties like Giant Step, Soul Kitchen and legendary rave party, N.A.S.A in NYC. Ren is a professional party rocker who can put it down among the best of them with a vast arsenal of weapons to drop on any dancefloor, from hip hop, reggae, soul to house and electronic music. He has graced many venues with his non-stop seemless sets with regular appearances at Mighty, The Independent, Ruby Skye, 1015, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Sony Metreon, among a slew of venues in San Francisco. In addition, he has appeared at the Bay's new throwback station Q102.1 FM, Michael Franti & Spearhead's annual 9-11 Power to the Peaceful Festival, Outside Lands Music Festival, now defuct Distortion2Static hip hop show, Myx.tv's Built from Scratch and KPFA's Hardknock Radio.
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Rising artist Kingsavy has unveiled his latest hit single, titled “Come On.” This new track delves into his journey, offering a more profound insight into the beginnings of his ascent to success. Check out “Come On” out now on all platforms and be sure to follow Kingsavy on social media for his latest releases.Connect:Twitter- …See More
From the gritty streets of East Atlanta's Zone 6 comes Real Recognize Rio, the rising star of rap, trap, and street music. Recently signed to 21 Savage's Slaughter Gang Entertainment, TripleR draws inspiration from Atlanta's street legends, who paved the way for young entrepreneurs to make it out of the streets with music.21 Savage's newest artist and prodigy, Real…See More
Hollywood, CA — Hip hop artist KBD Meeks, born in San Jose, CA, and raised in Sacramento, CA, is making waves as he emerges from Hollywood despite facing homelessness and numerous challenges. His highly anticipated album, **"King of Everything,"** is scheduled for release on **November 28, 2024**. Produced entirely by KBD Meeks, this project reflects his resilience, creativity, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.Fans who preorder **"King of Everything"** will receive an instant gratification…See More
