Music
August 25th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Featured, History, Music
Not too long ago NPR program State of the Re:Union reached out to us here at 38thnotes to help them put together an hour long program on Oakland. They were interested in what made Oakland such a special place, and their findings revealed a rebellious [...]
August 24th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Featured, Music
Kevin Choice is just another Oakland rapper with a masters degree in Piano Performance. Over the past decade we have watched hip-hop migrate from the dope spot to the blogspot, but it’s connection to education and musicianship is still touch and go. [...]
August 18th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Featured, History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
On December 14, 1974 Marvin Gaye sang the National Anthem at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-23in front of a national television audience. Marvin donned his iconic red beanie in the Bay Area’s temperate [...]
August 16th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Featured, Music
Iamsu is without a doubt one of the top lyricists in the Bay Area right now. And with the Rich City sophomore’s HBK Gang about to take over Summer Jam, he’s released a couple new visuals worth checking out. “All I Ever Wanted” is a one verse [...]
August 14th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Featured, Music
Raphael Saadiq does not miss when it comes to dope videos and gorgeous costars. On “Movin’ Down The Line” he splices footage of his recent globetrotting with his return to the arms of his girl. The quick cuts make you realize how grueling touring [...]
July 20th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Music
Maya Songbird is not your average R&B; chick. She is spunky, artsy, alternative, large and in charge of her own brand of experimental soul. Her renowned single “Lust” was remixed by Canadian producer Brittlestar and now boasts an Angela Carroll [...]
July 19th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Music
With the fiscal troubles of Oakland Public Schools came the fall of arts departments district wide. When I was a freshman at Oakland Tech we lost our performing arts academy, and unless you went to Skyline, similar fates probably befell your public high [...]
July 10th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Music
My Baby is a different sound for Marcell William. On first listen, I wasn’t sure that it was in fact Mr. Third Voice. I was expecting something more along the lines of Trigga Trey bedroom songs. If you’ve seen Marcell make girls scream at The New Parish, [...]
July 8th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Music
The Cataracs are fresh off tour with Usher, and no doubt loading their muskets before unleashing another barrage of fire at the airwaves. Prior to hitting the road though, they recorded and filmed a video with Schwayze entitled “Love Letter.” [...]
July 8th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Music
When I saw that Josie was featured on Mike Baker the Bike Maker’s ”Coast is Clear,” I thought three things:1. Finally, new Josie. (The last song we posted was ”Josie” ft. 1-O.A.K.)2. How fitting. (She’s definitely in her [...]
July 1st, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
Art, Events, Music
It’s the first Friday of the month. That means folks flowing in and out of Oakland art galleries, the side of Luka’s Taproom being turned into a movie screen, random jam sessions and old school cars making Giant Burger look like a legit 50s drive-up [...]
June 30th, 2011 | by
Coolhand Luke | published in
History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
15 years ago, a duo from Oakland, CA was the first act (not named Jay-Z) signed to Roc-a-Fella Records. If you’re racking your brain trying to remember which Beanie Sigel-ish rappers were bubbling in The Town in ’96, you’re on the wrong track. [...]