Music

NPR presents Oakland: The Self Made City

August 25th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Featured, History, Music

NPR presents Oakland: The Self Made City

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 [...]

Kev Choice: Call Him Maestro

August 24th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Featured, Music

Kev Choice: Call Him Maestro

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. [...]

Thursday Throwback: Marvin Gaye Live in Oakland

August 18th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Featured, History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks

Thursday Throwback: Marvin Gaye Live in Oakland

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 [...]

Video: Iamsu!: “All I Ever Wanted” & “Gucci Gucci”

August 16th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Featured, Music

Video: Iamsu!: "All I Ever Wanted" & "Gucci Gucci"

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 [...]

Video: Raphael Saadiq: “Movin’ On Down The Line (Don’t You Go Away)”

August 14th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Featured, Music

Video: Raphael Saadiq: "Movin' On Down The Line (Don't You Go Away)"

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 [...]

Video: Maya Songbird: “Lust”

July 20th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Music

Video: Maya Songbird: "Lust"

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 [...]

Video: Pop Lyfe on America’s Got Talent

July 19th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Music

Video: Pop Lyfe on America's Got Talent

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 [...]

New Music: Marcell William: “My Baby”

July 10th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Music

New Music: Marcell William: "My Baby"

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, [...]

Music Video: Schwayze & The Cataracs: “Love Letter”

July 8th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Music

Music Video: Schwayze & The Cataracs: "Love Letter"

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.” [...]

Music Video: Josie Stingray: “Whatever Style” x “Got to Get It”

July 8th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Music

Music Video: Josie Stingray: "Whatever Style" x "Got to Get It"

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 [...]

Event: The Gods Must Be Crazy

July 1st, 2011  |  by  |  published in Art, Events, Music

Event: The Gods Must Be Crazy

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 [...]

Thursday Throwback: Christión: “Full Of Smoke”

June 30th, 2011  |  by  |  published in History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks

Thursday Throwback: Christión: "Full Of Smoke"

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. [...]

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Oakland Love: The Morcom Rose Garden

Oakland Love: The Morcom Rose Garden

Oakland is for lovers. Nothing affirms this more than spring in the Morcom Rose Garden. Sunken in a [...]

Sports: The Wisdom and Resilience of Bill Russell

Sports: The Wisdom and Resilience of Bill Russell

Bill Russell is recognized by many as the greatest basketball player of all time. Of course Michael [...]

Thursday Throwback: Clint Eastwood Sings “Unknown Girl (Of My Dreams)”

Thursday Throwback: Clint Eastwood Sings "Unknown Girl (Of My Dreams)"

Clint Eastwood is a famed actor and director, but he is also an acclaimed composer and musician. Mus[...]

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