Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Check the Technique | episode 1

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Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Check the Technique | episode 1

Big things have small beginnings and the most influential cultural movement on Earth was no different. Follow the Hip-Hop DJ from the raw ingredients of extending breaks through the development of complex techniques and a new musical language that…

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LALAH HATHAWAY (WIN TICKETS) at Yoshi's, Oakland

January 24, 2025 at 7:30pm to January 26, 2025 at 11:45pm

ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JAN 24-26LALAH HATHAWAYYoshi's 510 Embarcadero West,Oakland, CA>> BUY TICKETS…See More

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RAHEEM DEVAUGHN at Yoshi's, Oakland

January 10, 2025 at 7:30pm to January 11, 2025 at 11:30pm

ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JAN 10-11, 2025RAHEEM DEVAUGHNYoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA…See More

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MASTA KILLA OF WU-TANG CLAN at Yoshi's, Oakland

January 27, 2025 from 7pm to 11pm

MONDAY, JAN 27 MASTA KILLA OF WU-TANG CLAN MC and member in one of hip hop's most popular groups @ Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero, Oakland Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM>> BUY TICKETS ABOUT MASTA…See More

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MASTA KILLA OF WU-TANG CLAN at Yoshi's, Oakland

January 27, 2025 from 7pm to 11pm

MONDAY, JAN 27 MASTA KILLA OF WU-TANG CLAN MC and member in one of hip hop's most popular groups @ Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero, Oakland Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM>> BUY TICKETS ABOUT MASTA…See More

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FRIDAY, DEC 27Groove LoungeSoul / R&B / Hip Hop / AfrobeatFeaturing:Jah Yzer (Jah Warriro Shelter)@ The Miranda, 1739 Broadway, OaklandNo cover | 9pm-1:30am | 21+ABOUT REN THE VINYL ARCHAEOLOGISTAs a Bay Area resident hailing from New…See More

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