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History of the Bay: Fully Loaded
Episode 112
Coming out of San Francisco's Fillmore District, Fully Loaded is a crew with Bailey, Big Rich, and Don Toriano. Following in the footsteps of Bailey's brother San Quinn, they all started rapping earl…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
History of the Bay: D-Shot
Episode 111
D-Shot is 1/4 of The Click with his brother E-40, sister Suga-T, and cousin B-Legit - the first family of rap music. After time in the California Youth Authority, D-Shot transitioned into the rap gam…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Baby Gas
Episode 110
Baby Gas is a rapper from East Oakland who has been grinding independently for over a decade. Born to undocumented immigrant parents of Mexican and Salvadorian descent, Gas was one of the only Latino…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Guce
Episode 109
Coming from San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood, Guce has been a factor in Bay Area rap since the 90s. Before getting into rap, he developed street ties throughout Northern California. His fir…
Published on 3 months ago
History of the Bay: Rudy Corpuz
Episode 108
Rudy Corpuz, Jr. has been a fixture in the San Francisco community as the founder of United Playaz. His work focuses on violence prevention and youth mentorship, headquartered in the SoMa District. A…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
History of the Bay: Paypa Boy
Episode 107
Paypa Boy is a hood legend from San Francisco's Lakeview District. A hustler, entrepreneur, and artist, he was highly influenced by the culture of the 80s d-boys he grew up around. Incorporating that…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Goapele
Episode 106
Hailing from Oakland, Goapele's signature voice and powerful songwriting has made her a staple Neo-soul, R&B, and underground hip-hop. Growing up with a South African father and German-Jewish mother,…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Sac to the Bay: Marvaless
Episode 105
Considered the First Lady of Sacramento rap, Marvaless is one of the most respected lyricists from Northern California. Growing up in the Creek, she earned her reputation in Sac as a teenager and lin…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Lyrics Born
Episode 104
Lyrics Born is a respected rap veteran who is having a career resurgence after three decades in music. After announcing his latest album "Goodbye, Sticky Rice" would be his last, he started going vir…
Published on 4 months ago
History of the Bay: Miles Minnick
Episode 103
Miles Minnick is a new sensation coming out of the Bay Area, blending contemporary music styles with his faith as a Christian rapper. Growing up in Pittsburg, he overcame a challenging childhood in a…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago