This winter, a new documentary emerged on YouTube, explaining the history of mixtapes, birthed by 50 Cent. While The Diplomats were the first group to release a mixtape, 50 Cent was the first ever solo artist to release a project by himself as a promotional tool.
In a new documentary, Sha Money Xl, DJ Whoo Kid and others close to his inner circle break down Kanan’s initial rise to fame, after being blackballed behind-the-scenes and turned away from every label.
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Best guide to hip hop, soul, reggae concerts & events in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles & New York City + music, videos, radio and more
Earth, Wind & Fire
Friday, June 27 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Macy Gray
Saturday, July 12 @ Palace of Fine Arts, SF
Thievery Corporation
Saturday, Sept 6 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Yung Lean
Saturday, Oct 11 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
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