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WATCH THE TRAILER FOR THE ‘RAPTURE’ STARRING NAS, DAVE EAST, T.I. AND MORE

By SHA BE ALLAH / MARCH 15, 2018 From Mass Appeal, Rapture stares directly into the bright light that hip hop culture shines on the world…

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Murs Returns With "A Strange Journey Into The Unimaginable" LP

by Justin Ivey / March 15, 2018 Murs has been keeping busy as the host of HipHopDX’s The Breakdown but that doesn’t mean his music’s been…

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JUMP AROUND (25 YEAR REMIX) - DJ MUGGS FEAT. DAMIAN MARLEY, EVERLAST & MEYHEM LAUREN

BYSHAWN SETARO / MAR 16, 2018 Around a quarter century ago, Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs made a strange beat. It had a majestic intro from an o…

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0 Mar 29, 2018

Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Consequence Explain Why ATCQ Was Angry About The Grammys (Video)

BY PAUL MEARA / MARCH 13, 2018 To most, the 2018 Grammys represented a strong field of what Hip-Hop music had to offer in the previous yea…

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Scarface Is Teaching High School Students About The Music Business

BY BANDINI / MARCH 12, 2018 For more than 30 years, Scarface has recorded some of the most compelling Hip-Hop music in the genre. In 2018,…

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Herbie Hancock Will Rock It With Kendrick, Snoop & Common On Next LP

BY DANA SCOTT / MARCH 5, 2018 Herbie Hancock is a 14-time Grammy Award recipient (as well as an Oscar winner) that many cite as a provider…

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ROYCE 5’9″ & DJ PREMIER REUNITE FOR ‘PRHYME 2’ ALBUM

By WONGO / March 15, 2018 A little more than three years ago, Royce 5’9″ and DJ Premier linked up to form the duo we now know as PRhyme, r…

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0 Mar 22, 2018

Ladybug Mecca, Prince Paul & Don Newkirk Bring The Warm Sounds Of Brazil To Brooklyn (Video)

BY KEVIN CORTEZ / MARCH 5, 2018 BROOKZILL!, the quartet made up of Digable Planets’ Ladybug Mecca, legendary producer Prince Paul, keyboar…

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This Mix Takes JAY-Z’s Most Powerful Lyrics & Blends Them Into A New Masterpiece (Audio)

BY BANDINI / MARCH 12, 2018 Throughout the ages, many DJs have created mixtapes that artfully honor JAY-Z’s vast catalog. In November, MIC…

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The Roots Will Turn 2018’s Picnic Into A Dave Chappelle-Hosted Jam Session

BY BANDINI / FEBRUARY 14, 2018 The Roots Picnic has become one of the culture’s longest-running artist-run Hip-Hop festivals. The Philadel…

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0 Mar 21, 2018

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Sparoh’s “Panama” Delivers a Powerful Message of Confidence and Creative Freedom

Sparoh is an Atlanta-based artist creating music at the crossroads of melodic trap, alternative pop, and punk-fueled rebellion. Equal parts vulnerable and unapologetic, her work explores identity, liberation, and the complexities of Black womanhood.Raised in the DMV on a foundation of jazz, funk, and blues, Sparoh was drawn early to artists who challenged convention and redefined what was possible. Influenced by trailblazers like Joyce Kennedy,…See More
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Gus is making a comeback. He's growing stronger and the world is starting to take notice. He's been recording and doing music for over a decade. He's caught some fire but he's kept going and is making an impact that lasts on the ears and hearts of his listeners. He's reaching for his goal this time around and he aims break the wind and give you music that touches the…See More
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KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE (WIN TICKETS) at Yoshi's, Oakland

June 26, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.  June 26, 2026 Genre-blending pianist/MC/composer celebrates Black Music Month KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE@ Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero, Oakland Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM Doors: 9:15 PM / Show: 9:30 PM…See More
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Elevation (1st Fridays) with Renoir & special guests Cali & Proof at Golden Ratio, Oakland

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FRIDAY, JULY 3 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays)Featuring:CaliProof Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist)@ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4 10pmFree B4 11pm with RSVP: http://bit.ly/elevationfirstfridayABOUTELEVATION is a brand new party series! Curated by renowned DJ and crate-digger…See More
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