Podcasts about bay area hip hop

The Abyss Podcast - Issue 198: Toast Master Doza This week we tap in with California Native and avid collector Toast Master Doza to preview the upcoming release of "Unobtainium, Daupe! Legends Of Rare Design Vol 1" which documents the underground Label, Daupe!, and the Album Art from their releases. We also talk about Bay Area Hip Hop, Mach Hommy's SoCal show, the Vol 2 Book in progress, and so much more, so... DON'T SLEEP TAP IN! IG- @the_abyss_podcast @lukeycage @thebonechurch @primojab EMAIL- cftheabysspodcast@gmail.com

Join Andy and Brian, as they open up the Porch to let in all the mellifluous sounds of the Bay Area. Brian's Mea Culpa: I guessed multiple rappers who aren't even from the Bay Area, and this is embarrassing. Also, "Blow the Whistle" is an all-time jam and definitely should have been Number 1 with a bullet on this list.

Jacob Rosenberg had a front-row seat to some rad SF/Bay Area history. In this bonus episode, the filmmaker/storyteller shares some of that history, especially as it relates to his upcoming book, Right Before My Eyes. Jacob was born and raised in Palo Alto. He grew up in the Seventies and Eighties. His parents moved there from the East Coast and Midwest to raise kids in an environment that matched their liberal values more. He started skating in the Eighties and would visit Justin Herman Plaza/EMB in The City with his skateboard but also his camera. He was one of the first to capture the skateboarding going on at EMB who was a peer of the skaters he was documenting. He soon found enough success with photography that he dropped out of high school and moved to San Diego to do that work full-time. Two years or so later, he went to film school at Emerson College in Boston, where he met his mentor. That mentor passed away while Jacob was still in school, but he finished a movie that guy had been working on at the time of his death. After college, Jacob moved to Los Angeles, where he's lived ever since. At this point in the episode, I share with Jacob the draw that SF had on me from about age 12, thanks to skateboarding, Bones Brigade, and especially, Tommy Guerrero. I never got to visit The City when I skated, but it was always fresh in my imagination. Jacob then goes on a sidebar about Tommy. Jacob goes on to talk about the time frame covered in his book—1988 to 1998. His life changed at skate camp in the summer of 1988 (if my math is correct, this would be Jacob's last summer before high school). He met pro skateboarders that summer. Suddenly, unrelatedly, he was in Hawaii making a video for Hieroglypics. He cites 1988 as a pinnacle year for hip-hop. And he says that '91–'93 were the same for street skating. 1993 was also important for hip-hop. The conversation then shifts to what the two cultures—hip-hop and skateboarding—had in common. He cites his childhood hero, Chuck D. (who wrote the afterword for his book) who noted that members of both subcultures were disenfranchised youth who found a way to express themselves. Well-put. In the early Nineties, the dominance of ramp skating waned and gave way to street skating. With easier and more affordable access to video cameras, the scene got documented and documented well. Similarly, sampling and other recording equipment was getting cheaper and cheaper, and DIY hip-hop songs and videos flourished. And in a very specific way, a video that Jacob created and put Hieroglyphics' music in helped to unite the two groups in the Bay Area. Jacob says that his self-published book, Right Before My Eyes, is meant to be a coffee table book. He intends for people to see the world he was documenting all those years ago through his eyes. There are photos, of course, but the book also contains screengrabs from videos he made as well as ephemera from that time—stuff like photos of photos, the cameras he used to shoot, and more. Follow Jacob Rosenberg on Instagram to see his work. And visit Jacob's website to buy Right Before My Eyes, available now. Photo by Stephen Vanaso We recorded this episode over Zoom in November 2024.

Money B Is A Founding Member Of The Multi-Platinum Grammy-Nominated Iconic Group Digital Underground, The Legendary Group Which Sparked The Foundation Of The Late Great Tupac Shakur. He Is Noted As Having One Of The Most Recognizable Voices In Hip Hop With His Career Spanning Over 3 Decades. He's Also In The Duo, Raw Fusion, Which Consisted Of Dj Fusion & Money B As The Emcee. Money B's Music Catalog And Entertainment Collaborations Stretches Across Various Genres By Working With 2pac, George Clinton, Dr. Dre, Dj Quick, David Hollister, Dwayne Wiggins (Toni Tony Tone) And More! Money B Also Took His Talents To Hollywood To Contribute, Edit Scripts, And Act As Himself Notably In The 2017 Biopic Of Tupac Shakur, “All Eyez On Me”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, hosts Brock O'Hurn and Will Meldman dive deep into the world of Bay Area hip hop with none other than the rising star, LaRussell. Hailing from Vallejo, California, LaRussell has quickly become one of the biggest independent rap artists making waves in the industry. In this episode, join the dynamic duo as they embark on a captivating journey through the history of Bay Area hip hop and explore its promising future, guided by trailblazers like our guest, LaRussell. Get ready for an insightful conversation as they discuss the unique cultural influences that have shaped the sound of this iconic region. Discover how LaRussell has defied industry norms by leveraging the power of social media to skyrocket his career without the backing of a record label or major distribution. Uncover the secrets behind his ingenious use of platforms to connect with fans and build a loyal following and a successful business in Good Compenny. But that's not all – the episode takes a deep dive into LaRussell's game-changing approach to live performances. Learn how his intimate backyard shows and innovative donation-based payment model are challenging traditional industry standards and creating a revolution in the music scene. The hosts and LaRussell discuss the impact of this grassroots movement on both artists and fans, offering a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of the music industry. Join us in Studio 22 for a conversation that goes beyond the beats, exploring the passion, determination, and creativity that define the Bay Area hip hop scene. Don't miss out on this exclusive episode featuring one of the Bay's brightest stars, LaRussell! #Studio22 #BayAreaHipHop #LaRussell #MusicRevolutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM As we continue on with The Eaze Up Show tributes/dedications to really dope Producers that don't really get their due. This week it's The Architect's turn... The Architect is a legendary Bay Area Hip-Hop producer. He is one half of the Homeliss Derilex and head Producer for the Executive Lounge. He produced Encore's classic album Self Preservation, worked on Coolio's debut album It Takes a Thief, was a big part of the 1st generation of Stones Throw Records and has worked with countless underground artists. A big thanks to The Architect himself and every artist used in this mix. Enjoy. Jazzy Playlist: The Architect & A-Plus -Zero Flux (2020) Nowaah The Flood & Supreme Cerebral - The Get Back (2018) Tha God Fahim - Ode To Slick Rick (2019) The Architect Ft. Mickey Diamonds & Cochise MC - Marion Barry (2023) Encore - Defined By The Dollar (1997) Encore - The Undercover (G Luv Mix) (1999) K Burns x The Architect - Gawds Design (2019) Grim Moses - Hitchcock To Birds (2023) Equipto & Architect Ft. Professa Gabel - Light's On (2019) Tajai x The Architect Ft. Kool G Rap - Scattershot (Ghost Recon Edition) (2020) Homeliss Derelix Ft. Persevere - Flow (1994) Turbin - Beyond Heads (2000) Judas Brutas (Roughneck Jihad, The Architect & Drasar Monumental) - The Glue (2023) Opio - Infrared Beams (2023) Homeliss Derelix Ft. 2 And Fro -Bookman (1991) Hoodies - Billy Brooks The Architect - Blulighht 34 The Architect Ft. J Scienide - Channel (2023) Kungg Fuu - Drum Sticks (2017) Tha God Fahim, Jay Nice & Left Lane Didon Ft. Stack Skrilla - The Dark Web (2020) Killa Kali - 79 God Cypher Devine (2017) The Architect & A-Plus Ft. Ras Kass - Salty Beginnions (2020) Planet Asia & The Architect Ft. Rasco - Kausion (2021) Homeliss Derelix Ft. Encore - Originator (1993) Tha God Fahim - 4 Da Brain (2018) Executive Lounge - Big Time (2000) Homeliss Derelix - Operations (1996) Encore - Traditional Slick Talk (2004) Mad1ne Ft. Blazy Green & Jamar Equality - Deadly Elements (2023) LosTOnes x The Architect - Ego Wrap (2023) Lejend & The Architect - Know Homeliss Derelix Ft. 2 And Fro - Pass (1991) Tajai x The Architect Ft. Casual & Sa-Roc - Cybertron (2023) The Architect & A-Plus Ft. Del - Hiero Triple Oz's (2020) Persevere - To The Beat (1998) Holekast - Past Life (2005) Opio x The Architect - Happy Born Day (2022) Sleep Sinatra x The Architect - Infinite Ammo (2023) Homeliss Derelix - Critical Meltdown (1995) Ca$ablanca x The Architect - Gun Check! (2019) Architect Interlude Cochise MC - ODDYSEY The Mali Empire x Nowaah The Flood - Mali Negus On The Rise (2023) Raz Fresco - Who Made The Calendar (2020) Mach-Hommy & Tha God Fahim - Füd (2018)

WWW.4DADJSRADIO.COM As we continue on with The Eaze Up Show tributes/dedications to really dope Producers that don't really get their due. This week it's The Architect's turn... The Architect is a legendary Bay Area Hip-Hop producer. He is one half of the Homeliss Derilex and head Producer for the Executive Lounge. He produced Encore's classic album Self Preservation, worked on Coolio's debut album It Takes a Thief, was a big part of the 1st generation of Stones Throw Records and has worked with countless underground artists. A big thanks to The Architect himself and every artist used in this mix. Enjoy. Jazzy Playlist: The Architect & A-Plus -Zero Flux (2020) Nowaah The Flood & Supreme Cerebral - The Get Back (2018) Tha God Fahim - Ode To Slick Rick (2019) The Architect Ft. Mickey Diamonds & Cochise MC - Marion Barry (2023) Encore - Defined By The Dollar (1997) Encore - The Undercover (G Luv Mix) (1999) K Burns x The Architect - Gawds Design (2019) Grim Moses - Hitchcock To Birds (2023) Equipto & Architect Ft. Professa Gabel - Light's On (2019) Tajai x The Architect Ft. Kool G Rap - Scattershot (Ghost Recon Edition) (2020) Homeliss Derelix Ft. Persevere - Flow (1994) Turbin - Beyond Heads (2000) Judas Brutas (Roughneck Jihad, The Architect & Drasar Monumental) - The Glue (2023) Opio - Infrared Beams (2023) Homeliss Derelix Ft. 2 And Fro -Bookman (1991) Hoodies - Billy Brooks The Architect - Blulighht 34 The Architect Ft. J Scienide - Channel (2023) Kungg Fuu - Drum Sticks (2017) Tha God Fahim, Jay Nice & Left Lane Didon Ft. Stack Skrilla - The Dark Web (2020) Killa Kali - 79 God Cypher Devine (2017) The Architect & A-Plus Ft. Ras Kass - Salty Beginnions (2020) Planet Asia & The Architect Ft. Rasco - Kausion (2021) Homeliss Derelix Ft. Encore - Originator (1993) Tha God Fahim - 4 Da Brain (2018) Executive Lounge - Big Time (2000) Homeliss Derelix - Operations (1996) Encore - Traditional Slick Talk (2004) Mad1ne Ft. Blazy Green & Jamar Equality - Deadly Elements (2023) LosTOnes x The Architect - Ego Wrap (2023) Lejend & The Architect - Know Homeliss Derelix Ft. 2 And Fro - Pass (1991) Tajai x The Architect Ft. Casual & Sa-Roc - Cybertron (2023) The Architect & A-Plus Ft. Del - Hiero Triple Oz's (2020) Persevere - To The Beat (1998) Holekast - Past Life (2005) Opio x The Architect - Happy Born Day (2022) Sleep Sinatra x The Architect - Infinite Ammo (2023) Homeliss Derelix - Critical Meltdown (1995) Ca$ablanca x The Architect - Gun Check! (2019) Architect Interlude Cochise MC - ODDYSEY The Mali Empire x Nowaah The Flood - Mali Negus On The Rise (2023) Raz Fresco - Who Made The Calendar (2020) Mach-Hommy & Tha God Fahim - Füd (2018)

Money-B, is a rap artist and a member of the group Digital Underground. He is also a member of Raw Fusion with DJ Fuze. He has toured the world with DU and solo. He scripted the role and portrayed himself in the Tupac biopic All Eyez on Me. Mystic AKA The DU Goddess. She released her first solo album 20 years ago. In August, she released her third, titled Dreaming In Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers. She is a veteran hip-hop artist who has contributed vocals for the rap group Conscious Daughters, hosted her own podcast, and received a Grammy nomination. IG: @MoneyB69 @ThatGirlMystic @diprimaradio @kbla1580

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera sat down with Jahi, founder and curator of the Bay Area Hip Hop Archives and Davey D, hip hop historian, professor and radio host, to discuss how diaspora and community lay the foundation for the genre and to find out more about the artists and culture makers inducted into the first-ever archives dedicated to Bay Area hip hop.

This episode contains explicit language. Hip-hop turns 50 years old today, and it's no secret that the Bay Area gets overlooked. Today, Eric Arnold and Nastia Voynovskaya join us to talk about KQED's yearlong series exploring the history of Bay Area hip-hop — and how our region has shaped hip-hop through the years. Links: That's My Word The Bay Area Was Hip-Hop Before There Was Hip-Hop Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary: Where to Celebrate in the Bay Area That's My Word, Spotify Playlists celebrating 50 years of Bay Area Hip Hop  It's Time to Unpack Pimp Culture in Bay Area Hip-Hop

Hip Hop is turning 50 and several Bay Area folks are being inducted into the Bay Area Hip Hop Archives. We are joined by three of the people being honored at the celebration event for the Archives, which will take place on Friday, August 11th at the Oakland Museum of California. Our guests are Davey D, a multi-media journalist, professor, hip-hop historian, dj, activist, speaker, and commentator with a long history of playing and reporting on hip hop. He is the veteran host of KPFA's very own Hard Knock Radio. We're also joined by Anita Johnson, a nationally-recognized, award-winning broadcast journalist, and veteran executive producer of KPFA's very own Hard Knock Radio. Lastly, we're joined by Jennifer Johns, a powerhouse, vocalist, songwriter, producer, activist, and entrepreneur who creates sounds, experiences, and products that are sure to stir your soul, inspire your mind and move your body.  Learn more about the celebration event on Friday, August 11th: https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-a-celebration-of-hip-hop-culture/ — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Celebrating Bay Area Hip Hop at 50 w/ Davey D, Anita Johnson & Jennifer Johns appeared first on KPFA.

Episode 289: The History Of Hip-Hop In Las Vegas On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome an important collective of influential Las Vegas locals who helped bring Hip-Hop to the Las Vegas Strip: DJ Franzen (@FrandalayBay), Jonathan "Shecky Green" Shecter (@SheckyGreenLV) and DJ Warren Peace (@Warren702). Warren speaks on Hip-Hop in Sin City during the '80s and '90s with iconic clubs like Utopia and All Star Cafe (9:50), talks about an altercation with #Tupac at #SugeKnight's "Club 662" (27:50), confirms that "RA Nightclub" had the first official Hip-Hop night on the Strip (29:00) and recalls terms like “Open Format” and “Upscale Hip Hop” being used by venues (1:02:20). Franzen speaks about the "OPM / Poetry Nightclub" days and creating a strong presence for Bay Area Hip-Hop in LV ( 1:18:02). The crew credit @Victor_Drais for taking a chance opening the first "All Hip Hop Nightclub" (1:30:01), commend Franzen for staying in the Hip Hop genre during the EDM boom (1:35:01) and discuss nightclubs never championing their resident DJs (1:58:55). Finally, Shecky asks @DJCrooked about his personal thoughts on some of the offensive comments made from a previous episode with #ClintonSparks (2:25:02).

This is a film that makes us proud to be from the Bay! Earth Mama follows a pregnant young single mother of two who embraces her Bay Area community as she determines the fate of her family.Director Savanah Leaf sits down with us to explain how this film was born from her short film The Heart Still Hums, the meaning of the title, and how writing the screenplay was a form of therapy. We were also joined by Bay Area Hip Hop artist Tia Nomore who shares why she decided to try her hand at acting, how this role spoke to her real life experiences as a new mom, and what it was like to take acting cues from Erika Alexander. They then share what makes the locations in the film so special, the healing power of nature, and how they hope this film will spark a greater conversation about the problems within the system, and the realities of motherhood.Earth Mama opens in SF at the Roxie Theater on July 7th, and nationwide on July 28th. For showtimes, click hereFollow director Savanah Leaf on IG Follow actor/rapper Tia Nomore  on IG & Twitter--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of The Bay Best Podcast without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

Episode Notes Ruby Ibarra kicked off the Deeper Learning 2023 conference with a blistering set featuring members of her band, the Balikbayans. Ruby Ibarra's album, Circa 91, on Bandcamp

Until recently, a persistent narrative about women in hip-hop was that only one can succeed at any given time. But, that wasn't how the Bay Area rolled, especially in the 1990s as the region's hip-hop scene flourished. In the early decades of Bay Area rap, artists including Conscious Daughters, Suga T and Mystic established themselves as legends. They also built what they call a sisterhood: They recorded songs together. They showed up for each other's shows. And they helped their fellow female artists succeed in a cutthroat industry. We'll talk with women who pioneered Bay Area rap and how they continue to influence the genre today. Guests: Nastia Voynovskaya, associate editor, KQED Arts Carla “CMG” Green, one half of The Conscious Daughters, an American female hip hop duo from the Bay Area "SUGA-T" Tenina Stevens, rapper and singer from Vallejo, California. She is a founding member of The Click, a rap group that also includes her brothers E-40 and D-Shot and her cousin B-Legit. She is also an actress, speaker, business owner and nonprofit executive.

KQED launched the ambitious That's My Word project earlier this year, assembling several music and culture writers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in the Bay Area. KQED's Gabe Meline and Pendarvis Harshaw join Total SF hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight in The Chronicle archive to talk about the project, the KQED/Chronicle rivalry and the legacy of rap music in the Bay Area. Meline, Hawshaw and Hartlaub also draft some of their favorite artists and songs for a Bay Area hip-hop mixtape, aimed at Knight and others who might want an entry point into the local rap scene. Follow the KQED project at www.bayareahiphop.org Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music from the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community," Castro Theatre organist David Hegarty and cable car bell-ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb. Follow Total SF adventures at www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too Short? Digital Underground? Hammer? Where does Bay Area hip hop truly begin? D-Lo, KC, and Don is Dope discuss the unique sound that emerged from the streets of Oakland and spread through the Bay Area. 

We're right back with another episode for the folks! We open recapping our previous episode and find a safe word for the pods going forward. As part of KQED's Bay Area Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Celebration they share a doc titled “We Were Hyphy” which sends us down memory lane, and sparks a discussion. Then Rich shares a story of a family desperate to see their son happy and willing to go to extreme lengths to make it happen. And the Star of NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND was a young man not many even knew about going into the competition. Following his performance he goes by only one name MAC! All that and more on episode 162 of UNPROFESSIONAL AF! (Intro) Nas- Hip Hop Is Dead (Shit We On) Rich: Larry June & Jay Worthy- Maybe The Next Time Ruk: Kendrick Lamar- Ignorance Is Bliss (Outro) Freeway- Flipside --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unprofessionalafpodcast/message

Eric “DATBOYMEDIA” Jordan, a Richmond California native, is a graduate of the KPFA First Voice Radio Broadcaster Apprenticeship who has been described as a “young, creative force with a passion for producing radio content and creative media projects” (Nancy Kahn, host of KPFA “Talk-It-Out-Radio”). Eric is a Radio Broadcaster, Entrepreneur, Actor, Model and Producer. He created and hosted the innovative KPFA 94.1 Radio series ‘Durags and Conversations', which is broadcasted on KGCP 96.9 Radio based in Oakland, California. Eric has a passion for producing meaningful content that speaks directly to improving the quality of the lives of Black African American/Hispanic males. He is passionate about sharing information with the Black & Brown community because “I do it for the culture. Where Culture & Media collides”. Thank you for all your continued support! Happy Black History month Y'all! On the second episode of Durags & Conversations | Dear Toxic Managers, Please Go | I talk to One Plus Cafe Berkeley's Chablis Duchine) & broadcast new/old Bay Area music on 96.9 KGPC radio based in Oakland, California. Chablis discusses the positives & negatives being a manager and a manager of color, how One Plus Cafe Berkeley was able to stay open as a brand new business during the Pandemic and how to deal with TOXIC ASS managers. Also, I premiere some Bay Area Hip Hop mixes. #UrbanMusic, #BayArea, #RichmondCalifornia, #OaklandCalifornia, #SanFranciscoCalifornia #E40, #YG, #YoungAvi, #Javn2900, #YounggFlacoo, #ThatBoyDayDay, #SupplyNDemand #MacDej, #DPRLive, #DATBOYMEDIA, #DuragsAndConversations #BlackAndBrownCreatives #BlackManagers, #BerkeleyCalifornia Executive Producer, Host, & Creator | DATBOYMEDIA To follow me, please contact me @datboymediaproductions. Enjoy, share and comment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datboymedia/message

Eric “DATBOYMEDIA” Jordan, a Richmond California native, is a graduate of the KPFA First Voice Radio Broadcaster Apprenticeship who has been described as a “young, creative force with a passion for producing radio content and creative media projects” (Nancy Kahn, host of KPFA “Talk-It-Out-Radio”). Eric is a Radio Broadcaster, Entrepreneur, Actor, Model and Producer. He created and hosted the innovative KPFA 94.1 Radio series ‘Durags and Conversations', which is broadcasted on KGCP 96.9 Radio based in Oakland, California. Eric has a passion for producing meaningful content that speaks directly to improving the quality of the lives of Black African American/Hispanic males. He is passionate about sharing information with the Black & Brown community because “I do it for the culture. Where Culture & Media collides”. Thank you for all your continued support! Happy Black History month Y'all! Bonus Interview. ENJOY! Also, I premiere some Bay Area Hip Hop mixes. #UrbanMusic, #BayArea, #RichmondCalifornia, #OaklandCalifornia, #SanFranciscoCalifornia #KeyshiaCole, #RichieEvans, #Star2 #DATBOYMEDIA, #DuragsAndConversations #BlackAndBrownCreatives #BlackManagers, #BerkeleyCalifornia, #BlackHistoryMonth Executive Producer, Host, & Creator | DATBOYMEDIA To follow me, please contact me @datboymediaproductions. Enjoy, share and comment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datboymedia/message

The Bay Area's outsized contribution to hip-hop has often been overlooked. But this week KQED launched a yearlong project called That's My Word, an exploration into the history and influence of Bay Area hip-hop. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the genre that started in New York and moved west. The Bay has played a crucial role as a haven for artists including Mac Dre, Keak Da Sneak, Kamaiyah, Digital Underground, MC Hammer, Too Short and E-40 among many others. We'll listen to some notable tracks and talk with the project creators about how the Bay Area's music, vibe and culture gave rise to a distinct blend of hip-hop. Guests: Nastia Voynovskaya, associate editor, KQED Arts Pendarvis Harshaw, columnist, KQED Arts; host, KQED's "Rightnowish" podcast Gabe Meline, senior editor, KQED Arts & Culture Eric Arnold, veteran hip-hop journalist; contributor editor for KQED's That's My Word series

You ever meet a person for the first time and they seem like one of the homies? We had a chance to virtually chill with author and Bay Area Hip Hop head Hua Hsu. His bylines include The Atlantic, Slate, The Wire and The New Yorker. His new book Stay True: A Memoir, is out now via Doubleday Publishing. We talked to him about his writing career and what is was like when he was was cutting his teeth in Berkley's hip hop scene of the mid nineties. Given Hua is from our neck of the universe we spent some time talking about our mutual stomping grounds as well. Episode 250! A cherry on top of season 5. Suge LeBlanc is giving us a couple of weeks off so have a happy and safe holiday. We will be back with new episodes mid January. If you like what you hear please like, rate, review, and subscribe on your platform of choice. If you really down with the team please subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/dadbodrappod) Big ups to Stony Island Audio massive! Joint used in this episode Range Day-Sleep Sinatra & Ohbliv featuring Obijuan Trippin Instrumental-Zion I Passion Fruit-Illogic

Bay Area Hip Hop legend Big Rich started his career making beats at a young age, which is how he first met a young San Quinn. He quickly developed his love for producing and rapping in the group Fully Loaded, which became the breakout group on San Quinn and Charlie Kelley's record label. In 2002, Big Rich released San Francisco Anthem with San Quinn and producer Traxamillion, which became the most requested song on 106.1 KMEL and became the theme music for the Giants and 49ers. Big Rich went on to work with other bay area legends like Mac Dre and E-40 and had a number of hit songs in the greater Bay Area.  Rich made the decision to diversify his career in the industry first by starting a marketing agency with his girlfriend and business partner Danielle, by offering label services. They then pivoted to education and artist discovery by launching Project Level and 1015 Management. Project Level is an educational organization that trains underserved youth in San Francisco about jobs at many levels of the music industry, including music production, videography, photography, choreography, talent management, and record label A&R work.  Rich came up with the idea for Project Level because he believed music saved his life at a young age, and he wanted to be able to share that gift with a new generation of young people in the community. 1015 Management is geared toward finding the next generation of talent to help them get developed and signed like 24KGoldn, a Bay Area superstar who Big Rich helped make the introduction to get signed by Columbia Records and go multi-platinum. With a combination of training, management and a discovery showcase called "The Next Big Thing" Project Level is well poised to deliver on its promise. Add to that funding sources and partnerships including Atlantic Records, Time/Warner, YouTube, The Golden State Warriors, and Pyramind Institute, and Big Rich is well on his way to creating an amazing ecosystem of opportunities for career development and finding the next generation of superstars. See the video recap and blog from the interview here: https://pyramind.com/big-rich-discovering-the-next-generation-of-talent Follow Big Rich https://www.instagram.com/big.rich/?hl=en Listen to the music from the podcast https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkPydJppIPd2K9jJkfmMC Check out Project Level https://www.projectlevel.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money B Is A Founding Member Of The Multi-Platinum Grammy-Nominated Iconic Group Digital Underground, The Legendary Group Which Sparked The Foundation Of The Late Great Tupac Shakur. He Is Noted As Having One Of The Most Recognizable Voices In Hip Hop With His Career Spanning Over 3 Decades. He's Also In The Duo, Raw Fusion, Which Consisted Of Dj Fusion & Money B As The Emcee. Money B's Music Catalog And Entertainment Collaborations Stretches Across Various Genres By Working With 2pac, George Clinton, Dr. Dre, Dj Quick, David Hollister, Dwayne Wiggins (Toni Tony Tone) And More! Money B Also Took His Talents To Hollywood To Contribute, Edit Scripts, And Act As Himself Notably In The 2017 Biopic Of Tupac Shakur, “All Eyez On Me”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Carl Paoli sits down with Profo Won, who has been in the BAY AREA HIP-HOP dance scene for 30 years and is still going strong. Twenty-seven of those years, he has dedicated his life to the dance called Breakin', representing the FloorGangz Worldwide and Knuckle Neck Tribe. He started the first Breakin' podcast called the Epicenter in 2012 and continued the concept in the podcast called “The Trades” in 2016. The first to teach the art of Breakin' in After School Programs in San Francisco from 2001 to 2009. He has judged, lectured, and spoken on the history of Breakin' in schools and colleges like San Francisco State University, Tufts University, and Temple University. He has thrown events for his crew, the FloorGangz USA Anniversary 2018 and 2019, and done color commentary for the Undisputed World Finals in 2018 and Massive Monkees Anniversary 2018 and 2019. Profo Won has traveled, judged, and competed in countries like Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, Russia, Philippines, and other places around the world!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

Bay area artist Rexx Life Raj (real name Faraji Omar Wrightz) is in album mode with “Blue Hour” set to drop soon. The new album is his most personal yet. It was largely recorded after his mother passed away and before his father did too — which was within a three-month span of each other during 2021. The personal grief of both losses influenced the sounds of the new music. While recording this music was one way Raj coped with his grief, he also wants the album to do the same for others going through similar pains in their own lives. The deeper purpose behind Blue Hour is to create a safe space to talk about grief, especially amongst black men, where the topic of mental health can fly under the radar. Raj wants Blue Hour to honor his parents, who instilled in him an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. The album will be his fifth — all released independently. A tour will follow later this year too. For a closer look at Raj's process behind his art, listen to our full interview. Here's everything we covered:[3:03] Bay Area's Influence On Raj's Music[4:51] Rexx's Entrepreneurship Spirit Stems From Parents[7:07] Did Rex Ever Consider Taking A Record Label Deal?[8:13] The TikTok Effect On Artists (Pros & Cons)[11:25] Content Strategy For Raj's Newest Album [14:25] Why Grief Is Such A Big Theme In Rex's Music[17:40] How Raj Is Coping With The Loss Of His Parents[24:10] Personal Goals For The Upcoming Album[25:53] Post-Album Tour Plans[30:40] How Tapped In Is Raj To Local Tech Scene?[32:42] E-40's Entrepreneurship Skills[36:37] What Is Raj Most Excited About?Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Rexx Life Raj, @rexxliferaj This episode was brought to you by Highlight. Build the community of your dreams on the blockchain. The new company is backed by leading investors like Haun Ventures, Thirty Five Ventures (“35V”), and more. Learn more at highlight.xyz  Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo. TRANSCRIPTION[00:00:00] Rexx Life Raj: When it comes to numbers, like, you can buy followers, you can buy comments, you can buy likes, but a lot of people will tune in for the spectacle, you know what I'm saying? Like, it's a lot of followers who are just like there for the show. Like, you're really good on the internet so we just want to watch you on the internet.[00:00:15] Rexx Life Raj: But it never translates to anything real. It's like, that's why looking at engagement is such a big thing. Like, I'll look into followers, but then I'll look at how many comments, like, I'll be looking at that kind of shit. Like, how many comments you got? Like, how many people are really tapped in? What's the engagement like on all platforms? 'Cause that's how you can really tell[00:00:39] Dan Runcie: Hey, welcome to the Trapital podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more who are taking hip-hop culture to the next level.[00:00:59] Dan Runcie: Today's guest is Rexx Life Raj. He's a Bay Area artist known for the Father Figure trilogy and his upcoming album, The Blue Hour. In this episode, Raj and I talked a lot about the inspiration for this album and what brought him up to this point? Raj, unfortunately, lost both of his parents in the past year so one of the big focuses for this album was grief.[00:01:21] Dan Runcie: What are the things that Raj had done to process that, him being able to navigate that and some of the coping things that he had done over the year and how that prepared him to be in the mode to create this album. So we talked about the process for that. And we also talked about some of the things he's done to market and push the album.[00:01:38] Dan Runcie: He has a blog, he has a trailer, and being able to truly document the process. So we talk about some of that balance that a lot of artists have between the marketing they need to do in the actual product that they need to put out and share with their fans. We talked about that and we also talked about how that relates to TikTok.[00:01:57] Dan Runcie: TikTok has been one of the growing debates with a lot of artists in terms of how they put their content out there and record labels wanting to push them to do things, but Raj is in a different position. He isn't signed to a record label. He is independent. He still does distribution through EMPIRE. So we talked about that decision as well and how he looks at some of the broader trends, whether it's TikTok or, thinking more broadly, he does have a tour coming up as well to promote the album.[00:02:24] Dan Runcie: So we talked a little bit about what it's like doing festivals versus doing tours yourself. And this was a really good episode. I think a lot of the independent artists will appreciate this. A lot of the independent creators will appreciate this as well because a lot of you are taking a more bootstrapped approach.[00:02:42] Dan Runcie: You know, it's going to be a longer game, but a lot of the decisions you make need to line up with this strategy and Raj to someone that's doing it on a successful level. So I hope you enjoy this chat. Here's my conversation with Rex life, Raj. All right, today we got the one and only Bay Area native Rexx Life Raj here. How are you doing, man? [00:03:00] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah. I can't complain. How are you doing?[00:03:03] Dan Runcie: I'm good. I'm good. I'm excited for this. And it's good to talk to the artists that are from here, and especially you because you have always had the Bay Area such a clear and prominent focus in your music and your music videos. And I really feel like it's a character in your art in a lot of ways. Can you talk a little bit about the influence Bay Area has and how it shapes what you put out? [00:03:25] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, man. I think that the Bay Area is just like such an influential place and you see it in terms of just the way, like our lingo spreads, that the sound of the music spreads, you know, the dancing that comes from here, everything is so like cultural and impactful that I feel like if you're from here, it just comes out of you without even trying. Because you know, people always tell me,[00:03:45] Rexx Life Raj: like, they get that from me and I don't even be trying. It's just like who I am. So I think the Bay Area is tight 'cause it's like a blend of so many different people, but at the cooler of the culture, everybody HiFi for real, you know what I'm saying? And that's really what it is, you know. So, yeah, I love the Bay Area, man. [00:04:01] Dan Runcie: Yeah. It's like not everyone needs to do HiFi straight up music, but I feel like you kind of find your own spin on that, right? Like, you can see the origins, but you took it in your own direction. [00:04:10] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, it was like, I think that's what's dope about art is that like, to me, art is people living in this life and taking these experiences and it goes through your filter and it comes out how it comes out. You know what I'm saying? So I took an artist of life around me and this is how it comes out. But I think you could still feel like the Bay Area in it just 'cause, you know, this is who I am and where I'm from. [00:04:31] Dan Runcie: Yeah, for sure. And I think, too, looking at your background, I know that your father was a big influence. Not just in your music, but also how you approach your career as someone that owned businesses and I feel like I see a similar thread with how you've went about the business side of music, especially as an independent artist.[00:04:51] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, for sure. Like, like you said, my dad was an entrepreneur since I was born. I think he had, like, he worked at Coca-Cola up until I think a couple of years before I was born. And then after that, it was pure, like, entrepreneurship. He got tired of working for people. He wanted to set his own schedule and kind of just be in control of his own destiny.[00:05:09] Rexx Life Raj: So that's all, I really know, like my mom worked at Cal up until I was like three or four, but then she started fully working with my dad in the business. So it was kind of like where I come from. I don't even really know what it feels like to work a job. Like, I worked for a summer job while I was in college, but everything I know is kind of like building it from the ground up, building it from scratch and, you know, nurturing it and watching it grow.[00:05:32] Rexx Life Raj: And it's kind of what I do in every avenue in like in music, in the brands I have outside of music and just kind of all I know. [00:05:38] Dan Runcie: Right. And I know with that path that takes a lot of patience and likely a lot more patience than you're seeing from some of your peers that may be doing other things, whether it's with major labels or others.[00:05:48] Dan Runcie: And I can speak to that too, from running a bootstrap business and just seeing how it is with others that are going a different path. But how has that been from your perspective? Just balancing obviously the patience, but knowing the long-term outcome that's on the other side.[00:06:04] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, man. I think it's just something that's kind of ingrained in me from, you know, seeing my parents 'cause they had that business for like 30 years and with was so many ebbs and flows in the business, but just knowing, like, it's something sustainable that's going to carry you for the rest of your life. It puts a different perspective on it. And also it's like, I come from a football background and I was the o lineman.[00:06:26] Rexx Life Raj: I'm used to not getting, like, no shine and no glory and just putting in the work, you know what I'm saying? It's kind of what I come from. So I feel like it's like that with music and for me, and you could probably relate when you doing something like this, it don't feel like work. You know, you're just having fun.[00:06:41] Rexx Life Raj: So I'm not looking at it like, oh, this is hard. This is tedious. It's like, nah, you're, you're building something. It's a blessing, bro. I get to build something from scratch that people resonate with, you know what I'm saying? And it's like, people are finding value and meaning in it. So it becomes like, even more purposeful for me. So I was just like, bro, I'm blessed, bro. I can't complain about too much. [00:07:00] Dan Runcie: Was there ever a point that you did consider doing a more traditional record label deal? [00:07:07] Rexx Life Raj: Not really. I mean, we, I want to say a few years ago we took a few meetings with some bigger record labels, but I think my situation with EMPIRE, for me personally, is just, you know, it's ideal, you know? 'Cause I can move out when I want to move. I can kind of do what I want to do. There's no restrictions on me. You know, you hear stories about the majors. You're on a schedule, or you're shelved, or you can put out something. People have been waiting for, like, a year to put out music and, you know, it's such a big system that people get lost in it, you know what I'm saying? You're just banking on having somebody in a building that's rocking with you and you hear stories about those people leaving and now you just kind of, you know, up in the air. So it's like, you hear a lot of weird stories, but for me, the situation I'm in is just, it's solid. I can't, I can't speak on what happens down the road or if it makes sense, maybe it don't makes sense then, but for right now, it's like, what I have is pretty tight.[00:08:00] Dan Runcie: I hear you on the weird stories. The one I keep hearing right now is people talking about the labels, trying to make them put out TikToks, right? Label wants them to put out a TikTok before they released the track, before they released the album. What do you think about that? [00:08:13] Rexx Life Raj: It's interesting, but I think about that a lot. It really makes me sad, you know what I'm saying? Like, when I really think about, like, but it makes me sad cause it's, like, if you're an artist and you don't want to do that, and that's kind of, like, 'cause some people have that persona and personality where it plays into that, you know, they're good at the internet.[00:08:30] Rexx Life Raj: Some artists are really good at the internet, but I feel bad for the artists who just want to make music. And now they feel like they have to do Tiktok and be less organic and it don't feel right. Like, to me, that's not tight, but at the same time, it's a platform that's enabling so many up-and-coming creators because the algorithm over there is crazy.[00:08:49] Rexx Life Raj: Like, I remember when I first got on TikTok, I had, like, 50, 70 followers who just followed me over to TikTok, but I will post things and they will go, like, fake viral, like 30,000 views, 40,000 when I only have 50 followers. So I'm like, it's a game that you have to play. Like, you can go over there and bullshit and fake go viral by accident, you know what I'm saying? But it's kinda like, it's kind of contingent upon the artists, but I see, you know, it needs encouragement on both sides., [00:09:16] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I think we're also still just so early that we're likely going to see more types of content that can be put out when someone puts out a TikTok, right? Because I feel like when it started, it was people doing these dances that are just in this like vertical screen.[00:09:32] Dan Runcie: But, all right. They've expanded the timeframe. Like, it doesn't have to look like that. It reminds me of, like, when MTV first came out, you started to hear a little bit of that, right? Everyone thought it was just going to make people to these, like, phonies that just did these, like, Milli Vanilli dances and stuff like that, but then it, then it evolved. So I feel like that could still happen, right? Just 'cause like you said, the reach is so massive.[00:09:55] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah. No, I think it's happening right now because I feel like from what I've learned in my experience is that fans, like, people who are fans of you are, who are becoming fans of you actually want to know you. And I feel like, you know, with TikTok, it's a place where you could be, you could be dancing and viral and all that, but you can really be personal and show people behind the scenes, like, I look like a LaRussell out of Vallejo. And he's really good at, like, at the internet period, but like, he's not really TikToking like playing a game, he's just getting on there and rapping, you know what I'm saying?[00:10:28] Rexx Life Raj: And people are receptive to that 'cause there's a whole demographic who just want to hear people rap. So I think it's really about finding like a little niche, something that's comfortable for you, and understanding that, like, you're not making content for everybody in the world. You're making content for your people and finding your people. And like I said, knowing what's comfortable with you and you can win for sure. [00:10:48] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I agree with that, and that's a good example of that, right? Like, I was just reading an article, I was talking about, yeah, the platform's maturing and it's going to be more niches and the more niches, yeah, the less people that are going to want to see these standard TikTok dances, more people are going to want to see bars.[00:11:04] Dan Runcie: They're going to want to see people wrap. So that's a good point there. Shifting gears though, I want to talk a little bit more about your album, The Blue Hour and what you have coming up. You have the trailer for it. You got the vlog. I really like how you've built up and had the rollout for it. Can you talk to me about the strategy or the plan for how you want it to execute that all?[00:11:25] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, for me at this point, bro, cause I just understand like, everything is about content and it kind of goes back to what we were talking about with TikTok. Content is king, you know what I'm saying? And for me it's just, I want it to have as much content as possible. So I had the cameraman, you know, my boy filming all these sessions. And then, anytime I'll have a show, I have somebody film it or anytime I have ideas, it's, like, let's try to do this idea, you know what I'm saying? 'Cause the more content you have the better. And so it's just literally when I went into it, it's just like, bro, follow me with the camera and just get everything.[00:11:59] Rexx Life Raj: Then it'll be shit in here that we could just slowly roll out and turn into a vlog. And then turn it into a documentary, like I'm actually shooting a real documentary right now that we're starting to drop trailers for, but it's just like, anytime there's a camera, turn it on, you know? 'Cause you could choose whether to put it on or put it out, you know what I'm saying? It's like, it's not like you have to put it out, but people want to see the process, like they want to hear the music, of course, but people want to see the process. They want to see how you create. They want to see the thinking behind it. They want to see who you're collaborating with.[00:12:29] Rexx Life Raj: It just makes that connection to your fans I think that much stronger. So it's like when me, I'm just trying to involve them in as much of the process and my thinking as possible to really, you know, make them connect as much as possible. [00:12:41] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. Do you ever feel any tension with that approach? Because I know I've heard from other artists where they feel like when the cameras are out, they need to do this stuff. It makes them feel like they're more of a marketer than they are an artist. And obviously, it's a combination of both. But how was that for you? Especially as, you know, you want to be in album mode, you know, you obviously have a concept that you want to be able to do purely from an artistic person.[00:13:04] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, I don't really have that problem, right? And it might be, 'cause I did have the camera on me at this point for a while. You know what I'm saying? Like, I've always had people following me with cameras, but also it's like, I think, you know, if you have a good videographer, they're not all in your face with the camera, like they might ask you questions every now and then.[00:13:20] Rexx Life Raj: But the people I work with, they're planning the cut. You know what I'm saying? It's like, they're almost not even in the room. To me, that's the best kind of cameraman. It's just like behind the speaker or you're not even paying attention to him. And he's kind of shooting you while you were in the booth 'cause it could be like a distraction. I think as soon as the camera comes on and you're very conscious of it, it changes everybody. Like, this conversation with us will be different if we weren't on camera, it'd probably be more candid. But since we know people are watching, like you kind of changed.[00:13:47] Rexx Life Raj: So like, I think it's really just, like, having a good cameraman is just like, they're not really in the room. And then maybe after, you know, luckily I've had the camera videographers who are like, afterwards, they'll contextualize it. Like, they'll ask me a question or, like, let's elaborate on this afterwards. But during the process, it's really kind of like playing the clip and just recording.[00:14:07] Dan Runcie: Right, that makes sense. That makes sense. Yeah. And I think for you as well, thinking about this album, specifically, a lot of the focus you're talking about grief, and you want to be able to not just process your own, but helping other people with it. Why was that an important focus for you with this album?[00:14:25] Rexx Life Raj: For me, because I think my music is very much grounded in reality, in my real life. And I feel like for me, like this past year, year and a half was the most insane, impactful year I've personally ever had in my life. And I feel like there's no way that it wouldn't come out of me, you know what I'm saying? It's just, so much happened and there was so much emotion and everything built up in me and it came out in the music. And for me, it was almost like, you know, you went through all this shit and you felt all these feelings. There has to be a way that you can transmute this into something that can help people going through the same thing.[00:15:04] Rexx Life Raj: And for me, music has always been like my favorite songs aren't really the turn-up songs. They're the songs that cut all the way, you know, I'm going through some shit or I need to cry or I'm in my feelings or something. And it's like knowing that music has that capacity and knowing that it could be that like music has helped me in times where I was going through whatever I was going through and knowing that I have the potential to do that.[00:15:27] Rexx Life Raj: To me, it feels only right to put that into my music, because like I said, I've done songs where like Moxie Jova, Shit N' Floss where people turn up and it's crazy when I perform it. But then I do songs like Time where it hits people on almost like a spiritual level, not even almost, it is a spiritual level in that feeling.[00:15:46] Rexx Life Raj: That's how I know this is my purpose 'cause I'm so attached to that feeling that people get where they're just like turning up and having fun. So it's like, I want it to create a space for people to be able to talk about grief, to be able to talk about it, especially for black men, because the experience is so much, but how we talk about it, like, with the homies, to me, it's kind of like crazy. Either we talk about it, very surface level, or we don't talk about it. And we hold these feelings in and we harbor it. And that's why for me, like, going back to everything outside of the music, the music is one thing, but my rollout has been to be focused on like, letting people know, like, yo it's okay to express these feelings if necessary, to talk about these things, you know what I'm saying? So that's kind of been my whole thing with this, with this album.[00:16:31] Dan Runcie: Let's take a quick break to hear a word from this week's sponsor. Yeah, I feel like this is generally gotten better over time where we are seeing more artists like yourself and others sharing their thoughts and being vulnerable. And I think we've seen it just more broadly in culture where people are becoming much more comfortable. And there is less of a stigma, especially with black men around checking out for your own mental health, being able to get awareness with things. But I still feel like there's plenty of room to grow with that. So you, of course, you know, not just using yourself as an example, but being able to communicate that through music is going to help a lot of people. I know you mentioned that the past year and a half has been tough and I'm sure that a lot of people could likely relate to that for their own respective reasons. So there's a timeliness here as well. And there are so many things happening that I feel like we've almost become immune to whether it's things happening our own life or things happening in society where no, it's helpful to pause because that doesn't happen as often as it should. And things just keep going and going. [00:17:40] Rexx Life Raj: Literally, man. I mean, for me too, it's like for people who don't know, just to kind of like give you a synopsis of what's going on. I lost both of my parents last year. I lost my mom in May, and then my dad in August and the majority of the album wasn't really right before my dad passed. So it is sort of three months right after my mom passed. And it's crazy because I remember something that she said to me that stuck with me, it's like, when she got diagnosed with cancer, we had a conversation and one of the things she said was no matter what happens to me, I know you'll, you'll do something good, like whether it be music or whether it be, you know, just you talking about it or whatever. She's like, I know something good comes from this. And I feel like one of the biggest things for me when it comes to grief is finding ways to honor the people you lost, right? So for me, it's like, the album honors her. Me talking about, you know, when I'm going through honors her and that's one of the biggest things for me, that's why I'm so open about it because it's like, yo, it's one thing to go to the cemetery or, you know, wherever your place is where you honor the people you lose.[00:18:50] Rexx Life Raj: But to me, like, I want to take action in some way to honor my mom, you know what I'm saying? So that's kind of what all there is to me. [00:18:57] Dan Runcie: I mean, I could only imagine how you felt. It's so sad just losing both of them in such a short amount of time and obviously, this album has been a point of catharsis for you.[00:19:08] Dan Runcie: I'm sure. Just the process. And like you mentioned a few of the things you've done as well, but what are some of the other ways that you've been able to the best that you can cope and manage your own stress and grief with the losses and any and everything else in your life. [00:19:22] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, man, music has really been a main thing cause it was really therapeutic for me, but I think being around friends and family, for me, and being able to talk about these things and cry when I need to in front of the homies and just get things out is important.[00:19:35] Rexx Life Raj: I try to stay on top of like meditating. Like, I try to meditate two or three times a week, you know, I pray a lot, you know, anything that I could get these feelings out of me. One of the biggest things for me, it sounds funny, but it's the Peleton, you know what I'm saying? For me personally, when I'm going through anything, working out is such a stress reliever, you know what I'm saying?[00:19:55] Rexx Life Raj: So I had got a Peloton right when my mom got sick and it was something that like any time I built up extra energy or anxiety in my body, I'll just go hop on the Peleton. And outside of me losing a little bit of weight, it just helped me mentally, you know, just working out. I'm really thankful for the Peloton, shout out to all the instructors and stuff on there.[00:20:15] Rexx Life Raj: That's really tight, but yeah, just find a way to get it out of me. Like, I do all the little stuff. Like I journal a lot, you know what I'm saying? Anything that could get my thoughts out and just kind of figure out what's going on. 'Cause I feel like people have these things in their head, but when you write it down and you can reread it and really see what's going on in your mind, you can have better understanding of what you're going through.[00:20:34] Rexx Life Raj: So I did this thing called morning pages, which at one point I was waking up every morning. So what you do is you wake up every morning and you just journal for like two or three pages, whatever comes to your mind, you know what I'm saying? Like, no matter what it could be, because when you first wake up, it would be shit like I'm tired.[00:20:49] Rexx Life Raj: And I really don't feel like writing this. I didn't get a good night's sleep, but the more you write, the more real feelings and thoughts come out. And what happens is if you do it for a long enough period of time, you start to see consistencies and you're thinking in your feelings, right? So you might, for somebody who might be, you know, in a relationship, they keep having these problems in their relationship, and they noticed that they write about it every day, you know, or that you're having problems with your dad or your mom or something that keeps coming up. And what it allows you to do is see it like, yo, this thing keeps happening and then you have the choice to take action, because if it keeps happening and you don't take action, nothing's going to change.[00:21:27] Rexx Life Raj: But by you writing it every day, like you've seen it seven days, seven days, it forces you to take action and you can clearly see what's going on in your life. So I really believe in that, I read that in a book called The Artist's Way. I highly recommend like that for any artists or anybody just in the creative realm for sure.[00:21:44] Dan Runcie: That makes a lot of sense. And I've heard similar with people doing voice memos as well. You know, just being able to have that steady, consistent thing that you're putting out there because, yeah, over time it is going to be a reflection of where things are and just that habit of it's one thing to journal, but it's actually having a common practice with it.[00:22:03] Dan Runcie: I'm sure that's been huge. And I could imagine that even some of that has been a helpful reflection for you as you were putting this album together as well. [00:22:11] Rexx Life Raj: For sure. It's crazy 'cause when I was going through, you know, basically being a caregiver for my parents, cause I was taking care of both of them. I didn't really have time to do music because I was so consumed and taking my mom to chemo or radiation.[00:22:26] Rexx Life Raj: And then my dad, he was already sick. So I'll have to take him to dialysis and the Kaiser and I was, you know, cooking the meals and staying at the house, make sure everything is right. So I really was so overwhelmed with life that I didn't even have the capacity to do music, but what I always did was I have a, in my notes tab, I have a note just called life notes.[00:22:48] Rexx Life Raj: So anytime something would happen, like, I'll have feelings, a lot of different feelings and emotions. I would just jot it down in the notes. So in my phone, I literally had, bro, just so many life notes because there's music in everything that songs and the conversations you have with people are songs. Like, these feelings that you feel, these experiences that you have can now be turned into music.[00:23:10] Rexx Life Raj: So even when I couldn't necessarily make music, I was just taking notes. So when it became, like, after my mom passed and I started going back to the studio. Like, I had just so much to draw from, you know what I'm saying? So it's not like I had to sit and even think about now, what am I going to write about? What am I going to do?[00:23:29] Rexx Life Raj: It's all in the notes. So it's like the album was written before it was written and it had to piece it together. [00:23:34] Dan Runcie: Right. That makes sense, right? It's like documenting the process, like, like anything. And I do think that just being able to have that likely helped the product of it, too. So, and I know that that was coming out soon. You're definitely excited about where things are heading.[00:23:49] Dan Runcie: Do you have any particular milestones or goals that you have that you're trying to hit with this album? I know that you're not signed to a major record label, so some of those same types of things may not exist, but a lot of it may be a bit more on the personal side for what you have. Is there anything that you have that you're shooting for, that you have as a particular milestone?[00:24:10] Rexx Life Raj: Not necessarily numbers-wise 'cause I feel like as soon as I do that, I can set myself up to not be happy if I don't hit those things. So I don't really be tripping off numbers. Like my thing, when it comes to numbers is as long as we're on the up and it's better than what we've been doing, then we're doing something right.[00:24:26] Rexx Life Raj: But my whole goal and intention with this album was to help people who are going through what I was going through. Like, that's all I was thinking about. And I see it, you know, in the songs that I've released, my DMs be crazy with people who are either, you know, it's a lot of people in my DMs whose parents are ill right now.[00:24:44] Rexx Life Raj: So they resonate with the music. It's even more people in my DMs who are going through grief. And the music is helping them process in any way. So to me, that's the win for me, you know what I'm saying? Like, that's the win is the music helping people navigate through life and shit. The numbers are just numbers and the numbers be fake a lot of times, like, you know, so I don't really be concerned about the numbers, you know what I'm saying?[00:25:05] Rexx Life Raj: But for me, it's just being intentional in what I put into the music and just hoping that it resonates with people. [00:25:11] Dan Runcie: And it sounds like it already is, like you said, if you're having the folks of the DMs hitting you up and responding to it, that's great. And I got to imagine that being able to potentially see that impact in person at some point would likely be an ideal thing that I'm sure people would connect with as well. Are there plans to tour, do live shows after the album's released? [00:25:33] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, we already got the tour locked in toward the end of the year. I've got a few festivals, actually have a festival on Sunday. I just did one in Sacramento. So we got a lot of little festivals and shows coming up but the actual tour is set for the end of the year so I'm super excited.[00:25:49] Dan Runcie: Nice. Do you prefer festival performances or do you prefer your own tour stops? [00:25:53] Rexx Life Raj: I prefer my own tour, you know what I'm saying? 'Cause what a festival, especially for artists at my level, you never really know how many people are there for you and it's tight because it's a bigger crowd so you can win new fans and festival experiences are always super fun, but like you alluded to earlier, just the connection that I've made with the people that I know I've made that connection with is different.[00:26:17] Rexx Life Raj: You know what I'm saying? It's, it's spiritual. That's the only word I can have for it, bro. 'Cause I've had shows where, you know, I'll perform a song and people cry, you know what I'm saying? It's like they came for that song, you know what I'm saying? That came out of my brain and for whatever reason, it resonated with them.[00:26:33] Rexx Life Raj: To me, that's just, you know, and to have people sing songs in unison. And it's just like a different type of connection when it's your own show, but festivals are tied to them. And I love festivals. [00:26:44] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I feel like, especially for independent artists, a mix in general is what people do thrive in. And I feel like that generally makes sense, but especially for independent artists, your career is already built on the long game and touring is a much longer game than a lot of festivals, right? Festivals, their upfront cash should be great. It could be bigger than what you may get from an initial stop, but like you said, you don't know if they're necessarily there for you, but you could be reaching out to new fans versus at a tour, even if the total audience may not be what it may be in that festival crowd, all those people are there to see you and you build on that and you're going there with the next album. And the one after that, like, that's where that long game is that lines up with that independent mentality. [00:27:29] Rexx Life Raj: Literally, man, and I'm happy you said that 'cause I be trying to preach that to, you know, any up and coming artist that asked me for advice. It's like, that's what I'm focused on. You know, the touring. That's what I look at. Like, even when, you know, everybody has a moment and niggas be laid on the internet and shit look cool. My first thought is like, can I sell tickets?[00:27:48] Rexx Life Raj: Are they selling merch? 'Cause in real life, that's, what's going to sustain you. Like, have you built maybe another business or brand outside of yourself? Because the internet shit is cool, but real life is what's going, what gets you paid in the long term. So, yeah, I'm happy you said that. [00:28:05] Dan Runcie: Oh, yeah. I had this piece that had gotten some traction recently that was a breakdown on why your followers are not your fans and the followers, exactly, it's the internet shit that you're talking about, right? It just doesn't always line up. And we both know people that have millions, tens of millions of followers, but they can't sell when they actually go to show things and makes you question, okay, were all those true numbers, legit stream numbers and all those things? And you can't fake actually, to have actual bodies there, like watching you perform a concert. [00:28:38] Rexx Life Raj: It's the only thing you can't fake, man. That's what I'm saying. Like, the internet is really, but at the same time, like if you play the internet correctly, you can make money off the internet as well.[00:28:47] Rexx Life Raj: Like, you know, don't get it twisted, like there's money to be made on the internet. But as far as sustainability, like, I've only seen it this way, you know what I'm saying? And like you said, everything can be manipulated. And even when it comes to numbers, like you can buy followers, you can buy comments, you can buy likes, but a lot of people will tune in for the spectacle, you know what I'm saying? Like, it's a lot of followers who are just like there for the show. Like, you're really good on the internet so we just want to watch you on the internet. But it never translates to anything real. It's like, that's why looking at engagement is such a big thing. Like, I'll look at the followers but then I'll look at how many comments, like I would be looking at that kind of shit. Like, how many comments he got? Like, how many people are really tapped in? What's the engagement like on all platforms?[00:29:30] Rexx Life Raj: 'Cause that's how you can really tell. 'Cause it's been harder to, like, for instance, on Instagram, I think I got like 80,000 followers, right? But there's been artists who I've seen that had like 20,000 followers, 30,000 followers, even less, their engagement is way higher and they're selling way more tickets than me.[00:29:47] Rexx Life Raj: And I'm like, damn, dude. Like, that's it. Cause you damn near made all your followers believe to the point where we following you not only on here, but we following you in real life to the stage, you know? And that's crazy to me. So yes, it's an interesting game for sure. [00:30:04] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that's a good example. I mean, you're seeing it that way because you see it the other way, too, people that, you know, you got tens of millions of followers and then less than a thousand people, like the last photo, what, like, no. [00:30:18] Rexx Life Raj: Something's not clicking. Something's ain't right. But, yeah, for sure.[00:30:22] Dan Runcie: So you're the Bay Area, and of course we know there's a lot of tech investments happening out here. And I know that you are interested in things outside of directly making music as well. What does that side of things look like for you? Have you got involved in the investing side, looking at different startups and companies?[00:30:40] Rexx Life Raj: I'm kind of tapping in 'cause I have friends who are really in that world. Like my girlfriend works for Facebook, so she's fully in it. One of my best friends, he works for Google, so he's fully in it. And then one of my good friends who I went to college with, Jason Robinson, he has a VR/AR software, it's called Playbook Five.[00:31:00] Rexx Life Raj: And so he actually just did a pitch in Menlo park, Denver last weekend, pitching to investors. It's lit, it's really tight. Like, you put on the Oculus or whatever, and it's for kids to learn, like, kids in high school and middle school who are trying to play any sport in college. It teaches you all these schemes and game plans and everything you can learn through a software, but what's he trying to do is make it accredited. So say, like, they're trying to go to Cal to play football and Cal runs a three, four scheme on defense for the players who aren't like four or five stars who are getting directly looked at by the school. They can look at Playbook Five and be like, oh, let's check this kid out.[00:31:37] Rexx Life Raj: He's fully accredited in our scheme. So they bring him in and he fully knows what's going on. And so like this, seeing the homies do stuff like that, you're automatically drawn into it because that shit is the future, you know what I'm saying? And then he's telling me like, like I said, how he's pitching and he's looking for investors. He's down in Austin 'cause he knows Bowman down there now and he's moving around. So I feel like this being out here, you get consolidated in that and you've learned shit on accident, you know what I'm saying? So I haven't actually invested in any companies, but I'm for sure, just like watching and learning the landscape as much as possible.[00:32:09] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. You get up with E-40 at all? I haven't linked up with E-40 in a while, but anytime I hit E-40, he pick up and he chat with me, Gmail, like, real cool dude. Man, like I love E-40 'cause any, like I said, anytime I hit him and ask him for tips and wisdom. He's always there for me, if I need them on a song, he always did. So shout out to E-40. [00:32:29] Dan Runcie: Yeah. 'Cause like, think about the investment thing, I mean, obviously both in Vallejo and...[00:32:34] Rexx Life Raj: He's the man. [00:32:35] Dan Runcie: He is the man. Anytime I see it, I'm like, I see his name everywhere. I'm almost surprised when I don't see him at certain deals now.[00:32:42] Rexx Life Raj: E-40, he's going to sell you anything. He sells sausages. He sells lumpia. He got E Cuarenta Tequila. He got burritos now, the hood burritos at the store, like, when you think about entrepreneurship and just real rap independence, like, E-40 is the pinnacle, bro. Like, he's giving niggas the blueprint for so long and he's been doing it. That's what I'm saying. Like, pure longevity, you know, he's like, who's been doing this independent shit for as long as he has and has been that great at it?[00:33:15] Rexx Life Raj: It's not too many people, you know what I'm saying? So shout out to E-40, man. He's been ahead of the game for a while. [00:33:20] Dan Runcie: And his products are good, too. I mean, we know that there's a lot of artists out there that have stuff that doesn't always click, but his Earl Stevens wine is award-winning, like, it has gotten a shout-out from all those like Napa and Sonoma County celebrations, whatever they call them.[00:33:36] Rexx Life Raj: And it's gonna get you faded. I didn't, boy, I, like, take some of that and be, oh, like, oh God, E-40 is crazy! What is it called? [00:33:46] Dan Runcie: I know what you're talking about.[00:33:48] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, it ain't no joke, bro. You trying to get drunk, you gotta bring some of that. It's crazy. [00:33:54] Rexx Life Raj: Oh, man. That's wild. That's wild. But Raj, man, I'm excited for you. You got a lot to look forward to this year. Obviously, I know that a lot of it hasn't been the easiest, but when you're looking at the rest of this year, then also in 2023, what are you most excited about? What's getting you excited, looking forward to where things are heading and where you want to, where you want to take things? I'm just excited to drop the album and just see where it takes me, hit the road again, go to Europe, you know, do all the things that come with dropping the album, because I feel like for the last year and a half, I've really missed that.[00:34:27] Rexx Life Raj: So just like everything that comes up on our music, you know, like, I think the next phase of my career is like really focusing, focusing on other artists from the Bay who I think I have a lot of potential and kind of like giving them game and wisdom and putting them on. So I'm working with, you know, a bunch of different artists in the Bay and just kind of focusing on them and giving them a shot 'cause it's, I think it's a Renaissance happening in the Bay, you know, in the underground music scene that not too many people know about. I feel like it's really coming to light and you get to see how diverse the music scene in the Bay is 'cause I feel like for a while we were just known really for one thing, one sound. But it's so much dope shit happening in the Bay, you know what I'm saying? Like, from bills like ‎Elujay, to, there's this singer in Vallejo, she's really tight, named Tyler Lauren. She's really cool. My brother, The Dakota Wytefoxx. Michael Sneed who's doing all that shit. My boy, JAMMY, you got, you know, I think her username is thuymusic. She's doing a lot of jazz. It's like, it's so much going on in the Bay, you know, and I'm happy to that it's actually in the light that it deserves at this point.[00:35:30] Dan Runcie: I know, that's legit and thinking about all the activity, too, I'm sure you saw it as well. The Golden State Warriors started their own record label and I'm like, if there's any sign that there's something... [00:35:40] Rexx Life Raj: I did not know that.[00:35:41] Dan Runcie: Oh, you didn't hear this?[00:35:43] Rexx Life Raj: No, tell me about it. I did not know. They started a record label?[00:35:46] Dan Runcie: Okay. I'll send you the link to it after we're done, but yeah. So the Golden State Warriors started a record label and they are planning to sign and support the artists that are local in the area, right? Like they want to invest in the talent here and using their arena and using the concerts that come through as a platform, maybe some of their own documentaries. They're trying to use that and use that as a platform to push these artists. [00:36:10] Rexx Life Raj: That's crazy. No, I did not know that. That's actually insane. That's tight though. That's interesting. I need to read the article because that's crazy. [00:36:17] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I'll send it to you. Yeah, because I actually just interviewed the guy that's running it, David Kelly. He's their Chief Business Officer over there. So yeah. I'll send you the link to that too.[00:36:26] Rexx Life Raj: Dope, man. I appreciate that. That's clean. [00:36:29] Dan Runcie: Yeah, for sure. But Raj, before we let you go, is there anything else that you want to plug or let the Trapital audience know about? [00:36:37] Rexx Life Raj: Man, I'm dropping The Blue Hour soon. Appreciate you having me, man. I appreciate anybody who's watching this who's been a fan of me for however long and, you know, stay tapped in, and I appreciate y'all. [00:36:48] Dan Runcie: Yes, sir. And where can people find you?[00:36:49] Rexx Life Raj: Anywhere, man. Google. I'm on every platform, Rexx Life Raj, R-E-X-X-L-I-F-E-R-A-J. You know, if you know how to use the internet on your phone, you can find me. I'm everywhere, man.[00:37:05] Dan Runcie: That sounds good, man. [00:37:07] Rexx Life Raj: All right, man. I appreciate you. [00:37:09] Dan Runcie: If you enjoyed this podcast, go ahead and share with a friend, copy the link, text it to a friend posted in your group chat, post it in your slack groups, wherever you and your people talk. Spread the word. That's how Trapital continues to grow and continues to reach the right people. And while you're at it, if you use Apple Podcasts, go ahead, rate the podcast, give it a high rating and leave a review. Tell people why you like the podcast that helps more people discover the show. Thank you in advance. Talk to you next week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Cadillac Todd joins the archive with this rare interview 

WE ARE BACK! Happy 2022, Lunar New Year, & start of Black History Month! In the first episode of the New Year (& on Twosday-2/2/22 no less)… that alignment though… Chanel and Derek dive into examining the post career lives of some of hoop history's most notable players (for better or worse) as well as what may have contributed to each of their unique journeys. The duo also introduces a new “Self Love” segment, as well as- of course-having a bit of fun bringing additional segments to the PBB lineup, discussing who they would love/despise having over for Sunday dinner, what would these players do as a career if not playing hoops, & more! Oh and uhhhh… Grayson Allen may or may not feel ALL of Derek's wrath on Droppin' Dimes! Be sure to tune in & join the conversation, ya'll! DOPE small business shoutouts this week: 1.) Hella Tea- Loose Leaf Tea | Inspired by Bay Area Hip-Hop and Culture- examples of tea: “Steep Curry”, “E-4Tea”, “I Got Chai on It”, and “Tea Short” Website- hellatea.com / Social- @hellateaoakland on IG & Twitter 2.) Tansy- Black Owned nursery & gardening store in Burbank, CA | dope vibe, amazing selection of plants & unique home decor pieces | free delivery within 3 miles from the shop! Website- shoptansy.com / Social- @shoptansyla on IG 3.) Hollingsworth Hemp Company- Black family owned and operated out of Seattle, WA- develop plant based solutions- soothing hemp CBD salves, shea butters, lotions, etc.- Grandma Dorothy approved (101 years old!) Link: www.hollingsworthhemp.com; Social- @hollingsworthhemp on IG & @hollingshemp on Twitter 4.) Web development crew - Kick Apps- for all your custom sites and app needs! Link: kickapps.io; Social: @TheRealKickApp1 **Be sure to tap in and follow Point Blank Buckets on Instagram & Twitter- @point_buckets **We are also now officially on LinkedIn! Follow our business page- Point Blank Buckets *Update: Point Blank Buckets enamel pins (PBB sticker included w/purchase) are still in stock despite the holiday rush! DM @point_buckets on Instagram or Twitter to secure your official PBB enamel pin w/sticker TODAY! *Tweet @point_buckets & share with us how you are giving yourself kudos for how amazing you are! *Leave a VM -show love, ask questions, give feedback, etc. Your VM could be featured on an upcoming episode! Link: https://anchor.fm/pointblankbuckets/message We appreciate ya'll! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gable of 5150 joins the archive with this all new exclusive interview 

“You're killing me, Smalls!” … “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” … “SHOW ME THE MONEY!”… “You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans!”… “Double or nothin'”. As you may have guessed it, on this week's episode of the pod, Chanel and Derek break down some of their favorite sports movies of all time- diving into the impact of each film/movie (or not), the fashion, soundtrack, cast, and of course, what Rotten Tomatoes has to say about it all. Speaking of rotten tomatoes, the Droppin' Dimes with Derek segment sheds light on the “room for improvement” toxic fan bases have after showing love to a returning hoop star favorite. Tune in & join the conversation, ya'll! Dope small business shoutouts this week: 1.) Hella Tea- Loose Leaf Tea | Inspired by Bay Area Hip-Hop and Culture- examples of tea: “Steep Curry”, “E-4Tea”, “I Got Chai on It”, and “Tea Short” Website- hellatea.com / Social- @hellateaoakland on IG & Twitter 2.) Kick Apps- for all your custom sites and app needs! Link: kickapps.io; Social: @TheRealKickApp1 **Be sure to tap in and follow Point Blank Buckets on Instagram & Twitter- @point_buckets *Update: Point Blank Buckets first piece of merch has officially launched! DM @point_buckets on Instagram or Twitter to secure your PBB enamel pin (a free sticker included w/ the purchase) TODAY! *Leave a VM -show love, ask questions, give feedback, etc. Your VM could be featured on an upcoming episode! Link: https://anchor.fm/pointblankbuckets/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, MC Serch and veteran music journalist Kyle Eustice speak to Adam “A-Plus” Carter about his journey to sobriety. An integral member of Bay Area Hip Hop legends Hieroglyphics and Souls of Mischief, A-Plus was the production genius behind one of Hip Hop's most iconic songs, “93 Til Infinity.” But beyond all of his success, A-Plus was drowning in alcohol. Now, with a fresh perspective on what recovery can give him, he's sharing his story with the hopes it will inspire others to embark down a similar path to serenity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Flash Back Friday! With 600+ episodes, we're excited to revisit some of our favorites with our new listeners (and maybe new to our regular listeners).To cap off Filipino American History Month (October), we're flashing back to some of our favorite interviews with Filipino artists from the past year! We were blown away by not only the amount of Filipino stories, but also the diversity of stories that we've covered in just the past 12 months. We laugh at the quirkiness of the short film Learning Tagalog with Kayla (with writer/director/star Kayla Galang), we discuss the power of Filipino cuisine in the superhero film Lumpia With a Vengeance (with writer/director Patricio Ginelsa and stars April Absynth and Katrina Dimaranan), some tears are shed while discussing death and family obligation in the narrative drama Islands (with writer/director Martin Edralin), and we celebrate A Thousand Cuts, a documentary on Filipino-American journalist and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa (with director Ramona Diaz and Bay Area Hip-Hop activist Ruby Ibarra). Happy Filipino American History Month, we can't wait to see what kind of stories 2022 will bring!Due to time constraints, we couldn't include every Filipino artist interview in this episode, but if you're thirsty for more, check out our coverage of the film The Fabulous Filipino Brothers with  writer/director/star Dante Basco, and his sister, co-writer and star Arianna (Boss Bitch) Basco.You can follow director/writer/actor Kayla Galang on Instagram  and on her websiteYou can follow director Patricio Ginelsa on IG & FB & TwitterYou can follow actor April Absynth on IG & FB & TwitterYou can follow actor Katrina Dimaranan on IG & TwitterYou can follow Islands the film on TwitterYou can follow director Ramona Diaz on Twitter & IGYou can follow Hip-Hop activist Ruby Ibarra on Twitter & IG & FBYou can follow Filipino-American journalist and author Maria Ressa on Twitter & IGThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for being vaxxed!--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Sinixta went into the vault for this rare Boots interview 

Sac & Bay Area Hip Hop Old And New Philthy Rich-Joe Blow-Akual-Joseph Kay-Shady Nate-Hitta Slim-G Man-Luni Coleone-C BO-CML-ABM OOTHIE-D Steez-Ap9-D Lo-Sleepy D-Lil Aj-Hollowtip-Mazerati Ricky-Street Knowledge-The Gatlin-Vellione-Guce-Black C-Booda Baby

When it comes to cultural exports of the Bay Area, Hyphy is in a league of its own. The subgenre of hip hop has an up-tempo, hyperactive beat that makes you want to dance. In the early 2000s, artists like E-40 and Too $hort had audiences around the world loving this distinctly Bay Area sound. But where did that sound come from? And what was Hyphy culture like more broadly? Today we bring you an episode from KQED's Rightnowish, hosted by Pendarvis Harshaw. He speaks with music producer Trackademicks. Subscribe to Rightnowish for more on Bay Area arts and culture. Reported by Pendarvis Harshaw. Produced by Marisol Medina-Cadena. Edited by Jessica Placzek and Vanessa Rancano. Engineering by Ceil Muller and Brendan Willard. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Sebastian Miño-Bucheli. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Don Clyde.

 Todays episode is one beautiful story. Elevate's very own detox tech Kian hops on the show to tell his personal recovery story. Kian explains the rise and fall of being famous, having money, having body guards and the detriments of drug use. Kian now works in our detox facility helping others pursue recovery and encouraging them to be themselves.  His story is wildly unique and brings light to the idea that the simple things in life are always the prize. Please enjoy the show! Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, tell a friend if you found value in the show. We appreciate your support in listening and being part of the solution!  Make sure to follow us on social - @elevateaddictionservices @angie.at.elevate @kiankhadjenouri  You can find us on the web -www.elevaterehab.org With these current times, if you know anyone or are struggling with mental health/addiction yourself please reach out. There is help and there is hope, and there are solutions to these problems. Speak to our Admissions Counselors at 831-740-8298 You don't ever want to miss a podcast, so make sure you subscribe here!

Uce is a dope Samoan from the south Bay Area. I was initially drawn in by his music, which has extremely well made beats, lyrics, and music videos. I figured this would be another cool interview with a rap artist.... how wrong I was. The conversation starts off as normal as the rest, but as Uce starts to open up about a serious situation that changed the course of his life, I  was floored. My jaw hit the floor and my mind was opened to the possibilities of healing. Listen in and explore the life of Uce Hefner.

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Felix" One-Shot" Quinones hosts the first "Lyrical Ammo" podcast on SPENT.media, with Co-Host/Producer JD Staley in this warm up show. One-Shot's starts the party with entertainment news, including Lil Nas-X "Satan Shoes" & "MONTERO" music video, Bhad Bhabie turns 18 yrs. and celebrates with an OnlyFans.com Takeover. The fellas also talk about the origins of Bay Area Hip-Hop. Felix revisited classic 80's films "Rad" and "Beat Street". Also, a warm congrats to Baylor & Scott Drew for their NCAA Championship season. Enjoy the magic carpet ride. 

Recently we had the chance to speak with a true legend in the making. A real inspiration for anyone aspiring to move from legacy market to legal. SF Roots founder Morris Kelly spoke with us about his relationship with the plant, how Bay Area music inspired his hustle, San Francisco and more. This episode was sponsored by Atlantabisclothing.com, and Ardent! Use our promo code: CASHCOLORCANNABIS for a 30% discount off your purchase of an Ardent FX or Ardent Nova. Shop here Want to support the show? You can help keep the CashColorCannabis podcast going with a donation. Drop some change in the tip jar hereInstagram: CashColorCannabis Twitter: CashColorCanna Facebook: CashColorCannabis YouTube.com/UrbanGrowMedia Produced by Urban Grow Media LLCSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/MehkaKing)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/MehkaKing)

Bay Area Vet Mr. Kee Joins the archive with this exclusive interview 

Let's get down to the dance history of Ron Laserna, key member of Jughead Tribe, Jedi Clan, and Mindtricks ( Jabbawockeez family). He discussed what the dance culture was like in the 90s in the Bay Area. Here is the full Youtube version. To get started with dancing, head to DanceWithCeech.com If you enjoy this episode and would like to support this show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Until next time, make it funky. We out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dancewithceech/support

We talk about Bay Area Hip Hop legends Too Short & E-40, while DJ Khaled announces “Another One” he’s coming out with a CBD brand in 2021. Marc’s newest client drove through a check point!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Hilarious, humble, thoughtful, talented. Just a few words to describe Joe Barragan AKA Goblin. From start to finish we laughed and Joe described how he got into his musical rhythm. He’s produced hip hop artists from the Bay Area, some whom are considered legends, and talks about how he wants to expand to other musical markets around the world.

“True Justice, aka The Man of Steel, has been a pioneer in the Bay Area Hip Hop scene since 1989. In an era where real deejaying skills have become scare, True Justice holds the torch, and is known for tearing clubs down in every city and every town. No stranger to hustle and showmanship, he comes from the era of constantly packing the vinyl crates and being out on the road!” - Guerrillafunk.com I got to have a great chat with True Justice covering topics such as booking tours, pivoting during the pandemic and tips on how to broaden a music scene and community.

Listen to some drops from one of the greatest comedians of all time Dave Chappelle, rising musical star 24k Goldn, as well as the legendary Bay Area Hip Hop group Hieroglyphics! Also hear Hollywood actress Diane Baker (Silence of the Lambs, multiple Emmy & Golden Globe nominees', + so much more) talk about how to heal the world and how to make a good movie...

This week Jaeki and Jojo sit down with Author and cultural critic, Jeff Chang, to talk about his journey as a Hip-Hop author and journalist and the current state of the Asian America. He has been recently featured in the PBS Documentary Asian Americans and he is most known for his award-winning book, Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation. Jeff has also written books called Who We Be and We Gon' Be Alright and has been published in the Guardian, Slate, NY Times, and VIBE. As someone that lived through the LA riots of 1992 and Co-founder of Bay Area Hip-Hop collective SoleSides, aka Quannum Projects, Jeff has a unique take on Asian's place in hip-hop and what it means to truly have an exchange of cultures without exploitation. Learn about how he got his start writing for Hip-Hop magazines and what it takes to write and publish a book. We get into anything and everything. Tune in now! Learn more about Jeff Chang at https://jeffchang.net/ Make sure to purchase his book Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation Follow him on IG and Twitter @zentronix Check out Racefoward.org & Colorlines.com to learn more about racial equity work and stay up-to-date on the latest. Also make sure to check out ESPN's Bruce Lee Doc on 30 for 30: Be Water Make sure to fill out our Listener Survey to be invited to view our live streamed test episodes. https://forms.gle/L9NXQTk61gvBp3mBA ________________ Thank you to all the fans that continue to support! If you enjoyed this episode leave a review and tell us why you vibe with our pod. Follow the podcast @699PERPOUND on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. You can now support us monetarily by buying Jaeki and Jojo a $3 coffee @ko-fi.com/699perpound or setting up small monthly donation @anchor.fm/699-per-pound/support Questions, Partnerships, Sponsorships: Contact us at info@699perpound.com Produced by Michael Stewart Mixed and Music by Marcus 'Avecplaisir' Hahm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/699-per-pound/message

In this episode, West Haven Blast delivers a two part interview with Bay Area Hip-Hop star, Messy Marv. He talks about a multitude of topics including his time in jail, his release, new music, E-40, Too Short and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dubcnnshow/support

Tom Shimura, better known as legendary Bay Area emcee Lyrics Born, sits down with Sung Kang to talk about identity and the creative journey. Let us know what you think at https://sungsgarage.com.

Du Damage gets interviewed by radio personnel Dj Chill Status of 94.1 Kpfa San Francisco bay area hip hop segment sideshow radio. This interview entails Du Damage recently digitally released album titled "Diamonds & Rose Gold" Du Damage talks on how hip hop has changed and evolved amd an assortment of other industry know abouts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/du-damage/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/du-damage/support

This week we discuss the merits and lack there of in Stephen King and Dean Koontz' novels respectively, then we move on to movies. Bobby tells us about Mindy Kaling's new film "Late Night" and Aaron shares his thoughts about "Mary Queen of Scotts" with Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie. Then, we listen to songs from Bay Area Hip Hop group Six of Seven and Prof from Rhymesayers and finish off with another Facebook comment thread! The booze of the week is Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Like Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyreel Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyreel

Today we take you to Northern California and Interview DJ McYeee of 360 Radio / connected radio. McYeee Born In Kansas city Missouri, Lived In Texas But Eventually Moved To Northern California. With The Influence Of Her Father In The Music Industry After Moving To The Bay, She Fell In Love With The Culture Of Hip-hop. Everything from UGK, Mac Dre To E40 All Became Influences. She Tell The Story Of How She Got In The Game, Starting A Radio Station, Her Relationship With Mac Mall, Brotha Lynch Hung Being Her First Interview And Tons Of Other Artist From The Bay. McYeee weighs In Her Opinion On The Hyphy Movement And If It Helped Or Hurt The Local Talent. The Struggles Of Getting Mainstream Attention On Top Of Becoming The Only Hip-hop Radio Station In Sacramento After The Recent Closing Of Another Radio Station In Her Area. McYeee Describes What Gained Her Respect As A Woman In A Male Dominated Industry, Her Work Ethic, The Difference Between Terrestrial Radio and Her Online Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedochickspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedochickspodcast/support

Legendary San Francisco rapper San Quinn stopped by the 106.1 KMEL studios for an in-depth interview with Sana G, DC & G Biz on the Sana G Morning Show. The Fillmore native was excited to talk about his new single "Ain't Nobody Thuggin," and explained how he has persevered in the rap game through the years. Without saying their names- Sana G wanted to know San Quinn's current feelings about his former collaborators & close friends Messy Marv & JT the Bigga Figga- who have both been stirring up controversy in the Bay Area hip hop world in recent years. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast wherever you are listening, and share it with a friend who might be entertained by it!If you enjoy this podcast, you might wanna checkout this other

Episode 202 sees J-Luv and Starr Saxxxon have a unique conversation, as this is the first MMR conversation with an artist that is currently incarcerated. Lil Man opens up about his impending life sentence, the respect he continues to receive from the Bay Area Hip Hop community and what he has given up in the name of the Code of the Streets. Southwest Hip Hop stand up! Runlike stops by to talk with with J about transitioning from being part of a group to being a solo artist and then a solo artist that is part of a Hip Hop Collective. The Arizona lyricist talks about why he chooses to create projects in the one emcee/one producer construct and shares what he has learned from his peers. Check out songs from Brotha Lynch Hung, Evidence, Murs, Runlike, Yelawolf, Tristate and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ksrn/message

Episode 202 sees J-Luv and Starr Saxxxon have a unique conversation, as this is the first MMR conversation with an artist that is currently incarcerated. Lil Man opens up about his impending life sentence, the respect he continues to receive from the Bay Area Hip Hop community and what he has given up in the name of the Code of the Streets. Southwest Hip Hop stand up! Runlike stops by to talk with with J about transitioning from being part of a group to being a solo artist and then a solo artist that is part of a Hip Hop Collective. The Arizona lyricist talks about why he chooses to create projects in the one emcee/one producer construct and shares what he has learned from his peers. Check out songs from Brotha Lynch Hung, Evidence, Murs, Runlike, Yelawolf, Tristate and more.

It's still cold out right now and what better way to warm up than bumping a hot new ANT-ONE KKR mix for ya! Bundle up, press play and enjoy this sweltering rap, hip-hop and r&B mix from ya boy. Plus! We got some great special guests that hang with the gang on this one! REL, TONE DEF, and BOOGIE BROWN, pay the stu a visit and talk DISTORTION 2 STATIC, a classic Bay Area Hip-Hop show in the 2000s that is re-releasing classic content this year, the KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMP, a campaign that raises awareness and instruction on how to properly interact with law enforcement in various scenarios, we then talk about the Bay Area Cuffin R&B parties, and what savory oatmeal is all about. Hosted by ANT-ONE (@antuno), J BOO (@jboo415), MISO (@murdamiso), KID DEE (@deejaykiddee) $IR-TPP (@sirtipp) With special guests REL (@relrelrelrel), TONE DEF (@djtonedef), BOOGIE BROWN (@djboogiebrown) Check out the D2S archives on youtube or on their facebook page here: www.facebook.com/d2sarchives Learn more about the KNOW YOUR RIGHT CAMP at knowyourrightscamp.com

On today's episode: The squad is joined by the homie Lorenzo aka Mac B, a groovy Bay Area Hip Hop artist. Tune in at the end of the episode to hear some of his music (1:12:44). Topics discussed in today's episode include a new type of Male birth control, Delta Airlines's new boarding rules, A local shit Show of The Week from the bay area, and stories on our gayest confessions...All this and much more on this week's epsiode. Tune in! Check out Lorenzo's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HADdE1WhqBiTfis4LcxdV https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/groovy/1283178200 Follow Us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wethebasement Instagram: https://instagram.com/wethebasement

It's opening night of Family Affair's "Freaks of the Industry" exhibit, showcasing a collection of photographer B+'s early 1990s work from the Bay Area, featuring the likes of E40, Blackalicious, Hieroglyphics, The Coup, Too $hort, and Lyrics Born, to name a few.  Ange bumps into epic Bay Area journalist Eric Arnold and they discuss Pam the Funkstress, the evolution of Bay Area Hip Hop, and what lessons we need to teach our future generations.  Check out the exhibit before it closes, Saturday, November 17th!  Did we mention, it's free?!? Family Affair, 683 Haight St. San Francisco   Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter...      

As we kick off this 2018-19 NBA Season DJ Ammbush sits with the Oakland Warriors official man on the turntables DJ D Sharp. D Sharp breaks down his entry into DJing, production and his history in the Bay Area Hip Hop scene. Tune in for some jewels and inspiration. #TTTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode of "This; That; and The Third" DJ Ammbush sits with DJ Daric B, Owner of Social Music Digital Distribution company. The guys discuss Bay Area Hip Hop and DJ Daric B's beginnings in the industry including his early work with Vallejo Producer Khayree's Young Black Brother Records. Daric B breaks down his philosophy on the current state of music digital distribution and his thought process behind his music advice video series. Tune in for an informative and entertaining episode of "This; That; and The Third". TTT3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "This; That; and The Third" Dj Ammbush sits with San Francisco MC/Artist Z-Man. Z-Man breaks down his early influences and gives insight on his transition from being a independent artist to being signed to a major label. The guys talk Bay Area Hip Hop, veganism and Z-Man's first love: Art. Z-Man also exposes his partner in crime "The Gingerbread Man" and explains his introduction to the Hip Hop scene. Tune in for a wild interview with one of the Bay Area's illest. TTT3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest installment of "This; That; and The Third" DJ Ammbush sits with Producer and fellow Oakland Fader DJ Platurn. Platurn breaks down his introduction to Hip Hop as well as his beginnings in the art of DJing. The guys talk Bay Area Hip Hop and how DJ Platurn along with DJ Spair birthed the Oakland Fader crew. Platurn breaks down the origins of his latest project "Breaking the Ice", a mix of rare and never before heard Icelandic Funk and Soul joints. Catch these jewels! TTT3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- NFL: Is Big Ben a Top 10 QB Right Now? Former NFL QB David Carr asked the question, and now his credibility is being questioned. - Kal records a Bay Area Inspired Hip Hop Mix. #GoWarriors!!

In this episode of This; That; and the Third, DJ Ammbush talks with Bay Area recording artist Balance. The guys talk Organized Konfusion, the "New Bay" movement, Hyphy and of course Bay Area Hip Hop. Balance gives us a run down on his early days on the mic as well as his newest endeavors as a Film maker. Tune in and get inspired by the fire. DNASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode #50 Johnnie Dynamite, Flint Grey June, Cat God and Flames Cagney sat down and discussed the state of Bay Area Hip Hop. Flames Cagney goes down memory lane to discuss dating difficulties. We recap the NBA Conference Finals, Sports Analyst, Women exposing DL men and much more. On Twitter @podcastpinkies @johnniedynamite @oaklanthology @flintgreyjune @fluxhavok @missk_kidd On Instagram @pinkiesuppodcast @Johnnie_Dynamite @oaklanthology @airjunior23_thefootclan @kid_jk8 @missk_kidd On our Website www.pinkiesuppodcast.com Email us pinkiesuppocast@gmail.com Leave a Comment, Like and Subscribe. We Appreciate Each and Every One of You!!

Trackliste:Too Short – Money In The GhettoRappin 4 Tay – Playaz ClubSpice-1 – Welcome To The GhettoDigital Underground – Freaks of the IndustryDru Down – Call Me Dry DownAnt Banks – The Big BadassE-40 – Million Dollar SpotDa Luniz – Playa HataBlackalicious – Swan LakeHieroglyphics – You Never KnewMac Dre – Feelin’ MyselfKeak Da Sneak – SuperhyphyThe Pack – VansNef The Pharaoh – Out HereKamaiyah – I’m OnRexx Life Rajj – Where I BelongSage The Gemini – Red NoseNef The Pharaoh  – Back OutKool John – MadMozzy –Kool A.D. – Es Nada

Sinixta Soundz Underground Mix 12 Available Now!  W/ DJ Lord Sinixta of UGS4Life Online Radio  DJ Lord Sinixta is back with Sinixta Soundz Underground Mix 12  Mobb Music Playlist includes Richie Rich, Master P, Lunasicc, C-BO, Silkk The Shocker, Marvaless ,Mystikal, Steady Mobb'n  On UGS Radio

Bay Area Diamond Selling Producer DJ Daryl will join the archive

G Biz, Producer Max & Nump kick it with Raka Dun, who is one half of the Grammy-nominated group "Los Rakas" out of East Oakland, California! Their unique sound combines their Panamanian roots with Bay Area Hip Hop culture. Raka Dun talked about how he started making music with his cousin Raka Rich at an early age. Dun also shared some crazy groupie stories from the road, how it felt to get nominated for a Grammy, and how he feels about superstars like Drake recently biting their unique dancehall/island/hip hop sound and popularizing it.We couldn't let Raka Dun leave without giving us a fire freestyle, so we could catch that Los Rakas vibe! Make sure to FOLLOW "2 Hard 4 Radio" on iHeart Radio, or SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or the Podcast app to stay locked in!

Today on Crosscurrents:

G Biz, Producer Max, and guest Cuzzin Dre discuss a few stories that were 2 Hard 4 the Radio this week, plus they got a call from the voice of Bay Area Hip Hop, Nump (@nump_you_film_me) who gave an update on rapper Keak da Sneak's condition after being shot earlier this week in Richmond, CA.Before Nump called in, the crew discussed a few stories that caught their eye: -First White NFL Player takes a Knee for the National Anthem!-Trump Shaped Ecstasy Pills Exist-Ray J & Princess Love's Dog Almost Dies After Being Locked in a Closet for Days-Mystikal's Alleged Accomplice Speaks on Rape Accusations

LaMont is currently filming Bay Area Rap Comedy "16 Bars the Movie", featuring artists E-40, Freeway Ricky, Michael Blackson and my dear friend and amazing singer Monique Marie. LaMont has dreamt of making movies since when he was a small kid. To him movies are an imitation of life. However, LaMont didn't make his dreams and ideas come to reality until after he had survived cancer 6 years ago. I talked with him about this very hard time in his life and how this experience made him appreciate life more and reach his own full potential! You find more information on LaMont Attwood on Instagram. The Robbery Scene we mentioned --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehealerhiphop/message

I take some time to share my epiphany into Bay Area Hip Hop as well as more GOlang and API work.

When we speak of consciousness, especially conscious Hip Hop very rarely does the West Coast get factored into that equation. That is a grand omission of the facts on the ground though. Tonite we will hear from one of the progenitors of West Coast consciousness, Brotha Casual from the Hieroglyphics rap collective and get a concise history of Bay Area Hip Hop. Brotha Casual, or Brotha Jonathan as he is also known, will also speak on his upcoming debut on the lecture circuit, sharing the stage with the KMT contingency facing off against the Hebrew War Machine. Bro Casual is representing the Amen Ra Squad and will be releasing his first tome on Feb 8th as well, Madjai- A Handbook for the Conscious Community, which can be pre ordered at www.rapgod.wordpress.com 

Good Hip Hop comes from everywhere.This is the first of a series of episodes exploring and promoting regional Hip Hop. In this episode we explore the world of Northern Cali Bay Area Hip Hop. From the Bay to the Breakers, we drop some of the best Yay Area music and test our slang game. Word.  

Today we will talk with Californias new R&B Phenom Deja Bryson, listen to her music and allow you to call in and talk to her. We will also talk about the new housewives of atlanta, marijuana, and weird but true news... Listen in or catch the archive.. its Soul Kitchen Radio.