Music
Video: Raashan Ahmad: “Beautiful/ Ugly”
December 19th, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
On “Beautiful/ Ugly,” Oakland representer Raashan Ahmad wanders the streets of Paris over a laid back jazzy instrumental put together by Headnodic. Though the track’s Crown City Rocker-esque vibe is carefree and cosmopolitan, the content is not. Ahmad [...]
38thNotes Presents: The Bay Abridged Mixtape: November
December 13th, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, The Bay Abridged
It’s that time of the month again for 38thnotes to present the best Bay Area hip-hop and R&B; of the previous month. This November edition of The Bay Abridged is the most somber tape we’ve ever released, with topics ranging from the sentencing of Oscar [...]
Too $hort’s New Live Experience: G-Funk, Pimp Talk and Comedy
December 10th, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in History, Music
Photo: Kash Gaines (kash@yakfilms.com) When Too $hort performs nowadays, it’s not your typical night out. The Oaktown OG has been flipping the script lately, although admittedly, while saying most of the same words. The new Short Dog [...]
Music Video: Ka’ra Kersey: “Fuchsia Glaze”
December 9th, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
“I kinda wanna go, but I hella wanna stay / Smoke fuchsia glaze and live in the Bay,” Ka’ra Kersey sings on “Fuchsia Glaze.” As I’ve grown up, left to live elsewhere and returned home to Oakland, I have felt these sentiments many times over, and watched [...]
Video: Thizzler Interview w/ PLANE JANE + New Song “Aye Doe”
December 9th, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
In a couple of weeks PLANE JANE is dropping her album Just Landed. Earlier this year the MC made her rounds rocking shows and releasing tracks with her Monster’s Ink crew. Her verses on “Get Money”and “Date w/Mary Jane” had folks buzzing, so she dropped [...]
Video: Versatile Fam: “Runaway” (Cover)
December 9th, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
This crew has a thing for YouTube videos and covering popular songs. I have a thing for their covers and YouTube videos. Back when Mr. Ragland was going by Supreme Sketch, had just finished shooting “Star,” and preparing for the release of [...]
New Music: Jimmie Reign: Digital Girl EP
December 8th, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
As of now the fourth quarter is going to Bay Area ladies. Last Tuesday Netta Brielle’s mixtape and Mara Hruby’s EP dropped and were instantly in rotation. This week Jimmie Reign released her five-track EP Digital Girl, available on iTunes. From Go Girl [...]
New Music: Mara Hruby: From Her Eyes EP
December 3rd, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
Mara Hruby’s first solo singing performance was at Monday Soul. It was her birthday and folks packed into Oakland’s Air Lounge to celebrate. That was the evening that many of us went from recognizing her as a dancer to viewing her as the young lady [...]
New Music: Traxamillion feat. Zumbi, Steve Knight, & Brodie Stewart: “Start Livin”
December 3rd, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
No I did not post the wrong song, this is really a Traxamillion song. Usually known for his up-tempo Bay Area slappers, he brings a little someting different for the track “Start Livin.” Anytime Zumbi jumps on a track you know it must be fire. [...]
Review: Netta Brielle: Love, Pain & Music
December 1st, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
Netta Brielle is a favorite around these parts. She’s nice, has great energy, and makes music that makes folks want to dance. The 80s is written all over her and pop has a clear influence on her style, but Love, Pain & Music isn’t a tribute to an era. [...]
Event: The Vanguard Holiday Party featuring Martin Luther
December 1st, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Music
Lately, the 38th Notes squad has been talking about content and options. We’re trying to bring you even more of what the Bay has to offer including more artists and more events. You might consider it a New Year’s Resolution of sorts (which are always [...]
Video: Turf Dancing on ABC Nightline News
December 1st, 2010 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Music, Uncategorized
38thnotes writes all the time about how frustrating it is that the Bay Area doesn’t get regnognized or renowned for our contributions to the creative arts and pop culture, so seeing a nationally-televised segment on an indigenous art form feels pretty [...]
