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Raekwon is a legendary rapper, entrepreneur, and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, whose groundbreaking work has left an indelible mark on hip-hop culture. Bursting onto the scene with the seminal group debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993, Raekwon quickly established himself as a formidable lyricist and storyteller.  

Don't miss Raekwon and Mobb Deep at UC Theatre, Berkeley (Saturday, 11/15). Win tickets here

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Rolling Out Celebrates 25 Years with the Launch of Rolling Out Music and Its Debut Release on November 14thFew voices make the holidays feel like a love song quite like Kevin Ross. This season, the award-winning singer-songwriter unwraps “This Winter,” a lush, soul-stirring new single that blends romance, warmth, and vocal brilliance into the soundtrack of the season.…See More
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3x Grammy-winning songwriter / producer Deezle just released his highly anticipated single, “My Hands on Your Body“. His latest release delivers everything great R&B should, like vocals that shift seamlessly from tender whispers to full-bodied power, lyrics that capture magnetic chemistry (“With your hands in mine / Let your body go / Let the feeling take control”),…See More
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There’s a sense of peace and calm at the heart of HoodTrophy Bino’s newest track, “Wish Everybody Well.” The song opens with delicate guitar strums, setting an atmosphere that feels nostalgic and reflective. When Bino steps in, his delivery is sharp, honest, and unfiltered, showcasing the emotional depth beneath his signature grit.Bino has always carried a tough…See More
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FRIDAY, DEC 5 True Skool in association with Days Like This present ELEVATION (1st Fridays)Featuring:Wonway Posibul (Thinkbeat Radio)Renoir aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)@ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4 10pmFree B4 11pm with RSVP: http://bit.ly/elevationfirstfridayABOUTELEVATION is a…See More
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Darnell Junior is an R&B and Pop singer songwriter. Born and raised in Indianapolis, he began writing songs at the age of 10. Throughout his college years, he wrote many songs for underground artists in Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Phoenix, and Washington D.C. Influenced by Prince, Brandy, Chris Brown, K. Michelle, Todrick Hall, and Elijah Blake, he has crafted an…See More
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