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History of the Bay: Don Cisco
Episode 102
Dropping his first single in 1988, Don Cisco might be the Bay Area's first Latino rapper on record. Growing up in the diverse Excelsior District, he gravitated towards hip-hop early during the emerge…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Danny Glover
Episode 101
Danny Glover is a legend of stage, screen, and the frontlines of social change. Tracing his family's roots back to his great-grandmother's experience as an emancipated slave, his grandparents' work a…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Too $hort
Episode 100
There would be no Bay Area rap without Too $hort - facts! For this special 100th episode, Dregs One sits down with $hort to talk about his legendary impact on West Coast hip-hop and some deep dives i…
Published on 5 months ago
Merced To The Bay: GB
Episode 99
Coming out of Merced in the Central Valley, GB aka Getto Boy is putting on for his hometown in a major way. The child of Mexican immigrants, he fell into gang culture but turned his life around durin…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
History of the Bay: DB Tha General
Episode 98
History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 98: DB Tha General is regarded as one of the most influential rappers to come out of the Bay Area in the early 2000s, but also one of the most controversial. His compet…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Showtime & Show Banga
Episode 97
Showtime and his son Show Banga represent two generations of Bay Area hip-hop. Showtime's record store turned label Frisco Street Show put out some of the hottest albums by artists like Messy Marv, S…
Published on 6 months ago
History of the Bay: Rexx Life Raj
Episode 97
Rexx Life Raj is a visionary rapper from Berkeley who is critically acclaimed for his smooth melodies and introspective lyrics. After graduating from Boise State University on a football scholarship,…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Lil Yee
Episode 95
Lil Yee has established himself as one of the top rappers from San Francisco through his realistic portrayals of street life. His music is highlighted by unique melodies and raw expressions of pain a…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Jay Anthony
Episode 94
Jay Anthony is a prolific rapper, producer, and songwriter who got his start during the later days of the Hyphy Movement with his group Diligentz. He linked with the rest of HBK Gang during the infam…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
History of the Bay: Willie Hen
Episode 93
Willie Hen is a San Francisco rapper who is highly respected for his lyricism and authenticity, even without a solo album. Growing up in the Fillmore, he started off as a member of a group called Do …
Published on 7 months ago