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New Music: Moe Green: “Iced Out Lifestyle”

September 11th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

New Music: Moe Green: "Iced Out Lifestyle"

If you’re looking at the name of this song and have broken down the double entendre that is Moe Green’s name, then you probably have an idea of what you’re about to listen to. BUT chances are you’re completely wrong. Go ahead and hear for yourself. Vallejo [...]

Video: Dem Hoodstarz: “Grimey”

September 10th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Video: Dem Hoodstarz: "Grimey"

There’s only one word that can be used to sum up this video, grimey. Perhaps hungry, savage, hard and beastly could be thrown in the mix too, but regardless of the verbiage, Scoot goes IN over Director Mike Ho’s ominous black and white visuals. Maybe [...]

“Speechless”- Netta Brielle (prod by Traxamillion)

September 10th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

"Speechless"- Netta Brielle (prod by Traxamillion)

This Traxamillion produced track is off Netta B’s Electrik Rebel Sounds EP that dropped a couple months ago. If you’ve been a jaycat and haven’t made it over to Rasputins to cop it, here is another taste of what you’ve been missing. Also, be sure to DL [...]

Fresno’s Fashawn Drops “The Antidote” Mixtape

September 10th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Fresno's Fashawn Drops "The Antidote" Mixtape

Is Fresno a part of The Bay? No, not really, but this cat Fashawn is undoubtedly a part of Cali’s Redeem Team. I just reviewed his forthcoming album Boy Meets World for Smooth magazine and have to say that this 20 year-old is finna be problematic. The [...]

E-40 to drop new album “Revenue Retrievin’” 11/24

September 10th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

E-40 to drop new album "Revenue Retrievin'" 11/24

LeftCoast415 reports that Revenue Retrievin’ will contain a track with Young Jeezy and B-Legit entitled “Get Money.” I’m juiced for that joint because Jeezy is raw and B-La is an underrated bossalini on the mic, BUT 40 himself will need to return to his [...]

Zion I Releases Box Set with Unreleased Tracks

September 10th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Zion I Releases Box Set with Unreleased Tracks

Zumbi just announced that Zion I has dropped a box set called The Alpha that includes their first three albums and two unrealeased EPs. If you’re a Zion I fan, this is a must buy, and if you’re not, then you may need therapy later in life. Listen to the [...]

New Music: Beejus: “So Soulful”

September 10th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

New Music: Beejus: "So Soulful"

Beejus shares his drive with the populace on this feel good joint featuring Mr. Kanye West on the hook. Take a listen family.http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=8450246-2e0DL: “So Soulful”- Beejus [...]

Painting The Town Red: Homage to Oakland Graffiti

September 9th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Painting The Town Red: Homage to Oakland Graffiti

I don’t have too much to say regarding this dope gallery of Oakland graffiti, except that I give major props to both the legends and the newbies painting The Town red. Whether these pieces are bursting with bravado, paying homage or offering social commentary, [...]

Video: “I Love Side Show” (I Love College Remix)

September 9th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Video: "I Love Side Show" (I Love College Remix)

I’m not a huge sideshow fan, but then again, this remix of Asher Roth’s “I Love College” is kinda clever. Shout out to Doc Dolla and all of East Oakland. [...]

Erykah Badu, Jay Electronica & Mos Def Do Oakland

September 8th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Erykah Badu, Jay Electronica & Mos Def Do Oakland

The following is brought to us by esteemed 38thNotes’ contributor, Niema Jordan aka @510Renaissance. She writes for Essence Magazine and Venuszine in addition to running an extremely insightful blog on life and relationships entitled Twenty-Something [...]

Stephen Curry: Living Large On The Lake

September 6th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Stephen Curry: Living Large On The Lake

This picture above is the view from the bachelor pad of the Warriors newest draft pick, Stephen Curry. As you can see, Curry is staying in a residential tower on Lake Merritt, welcome news to a city typically shunned by its affluent bridge-and-tunnel [...]

Ice Cube Represents The Raider Nation

September 4th, 2009  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized

Ice Cube Represents The Raider Nation

Our team has not been able to shake its losing ways the last few years, but the Raiders still have some of the most loyal fans in the world. One of these fans is the famous rapper Ice Cube, who became a Raider fan at a very young age, and has kept his [...]

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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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