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History of the Bay: Silk-E
Episode 48
Silk-E is a rapper and vocalist from Richmond who got her start recording verses for Bay Area compilations. After working with artists in Richmond sh…
2 years, 3 months ago
History of the Bay: Rich Rocka
Episode 47
Formerly known as Ya Boy, Rich Rocka is a critically acclaimed lyricist from San Francisco. Fresh out of high school, one of his first recordings "16…
2 years, 3 months ago
History of the Bay: Louie Loc
Episode 46
Louie Loc came up as one of the few Latino rappers from San Francisco in the 1990s. At 16, he was discovered by Goldtoes and made his debut on the cl…
2 years, 3 months ago
History of the Bay: DJ Qbert
Episode 45
DJ QBert is one of the most influential DJs of all time and masters of scratching. As a member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz along with DJs like Mix Mast…
2 years, 3 months ago
History of the Bay: Gary Archer
Episode 44
Gary Archer is one of the most respected names in the Bay Area music industry. In the 80s he worked with his brother DJ Jazzy Jim to revolutionize ra…
2 years, 3 months ago
History of the Bay: Twick ICP
Episode 43
Twick is a member of crews like ICP and FSC and has been holding it down for San Francisco graffiti since 1983. His work is inspired by Mike Dream's …
2 years, 4 months ago
History of the Bay: DJ X1
Episode 39
Coming out of San Francisco’s Fillmore District, DJ X1 is a pioneer of Bay Area hip-hop. Working with legendary rapper Hugh EMC, they put out some of…
2 years, 4 months ago
History of the Bay: Nef The Pharaoh
Episode 41
Nef The Pharaoh is a rapper from South Vallejo who rose to nationwide fame with his hit single "Big Tymin" in 2015. Influenced by Bay Area rappers li…
2 years, 4 months ago
History of the Bay: Goldtoes
Episode 42
Goldtoes is an independent executive behind the labels Black N Brown Entertainment, Thizz Latin and GT Digital. Losing his father at an early age, he…
2 years, 4 months ago
History of the Bay: Sleep Dank
Episode 40
Sleep Dank is a rapper from Vallejo's Crestside neighborhood. Starting with The Mac and Mac Dre, he witnessed the birth the Bay Area rap scene from h…
2 years, 4 months ago