After months of reoccuring features, performances, and single releases, the Dayvid Michael has finally released his debut album.

36 tracks loaded with 90s samples, more than 3 features on almost every song, and a run time of almost 3 hours? Let’s just say that such a collaborative marathon isn’t par for the course in hip-hop, but it’s quite fitting for Kool John. The Richmond [...]

On Saturday, August 4, Downtown Oakland was the host of yet another annual Art & Soul Festival. And though the weather was below satisfactory, people from all across the Bay Area still showed up and enjoyed everything there was to offer. One [...]

We’ve all received the dreaded “pocket call,” but thanks to Richmond’s y.t.f.l.i.n.s.t.o.n.e., we now have the perfect soundtrack to deal with it. With his new music video for “Pocket Call,” the 22 year old rapper has made it clear that he thrives [...]

Coming out of Oakland is a young rapper that everyone should definitely be on the look out for. Steve Shankle, one of the many members of a music group known as CaliMade, has released the visuals for his new song Boss. ”Boss” just happens to be [...]

With his first headlining show in Oakland quickly approaching, we were able to catch up with IAMSU! to get to know the Richmond native a little bit more. Sitting down with the Bay Area triple threat was an overall pleasure; from the moment we walked in [...]

After being voted as one of the Bay Area’s Freshmen 10 of 2012, HBK Skipper has made his impression felt with the release of his new video, “Underrated.” Joining Skip on the track are two of the Bay’s own, Shark Sinatra and RGLND. The title of the [...]

Nowadays, with all of the constant shunning and intolerance, it’s hard for anyone to find their voice, let alone share that voice for the world to hear.

Is it possible for a Los Angeles native to move to San Francisco and become a big name in the underground hip hop community? Well if you ask Duckwrth, it is.