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Legendary Oakland Rapper Dangerous Dame Has Passed Away
If you were a fan of, or know somebody who was a fan of, early to mid 90’s Bay Area hip hop, then you have probably heard the news by now. Pioneering Oakland rapper Damon “Dangerous Dame” Edwards passed away suddenly on Wednesday January 25th. The cause of death is
Stern Grove Festival Drops Amazing Summer Series Lineup. Hurry to Reserve Spots!
What do you get when you mix OGs of East Bay R&B, a gothic rock goddess and a dirty 80s rap legend, and then stir in some new soul, big brass and indie love? Damn good times, that’s what. Just a sampling of the musical geniuses scheduled to grace the
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
The 6 Greatest Bay Area Rappers Of All Time
This article, like all the other great articles written about black music and culture, is written by a white guy who doesn’t make music. In other words, my opinion is ABSOLUTE FACT AND IF YOU DISAGREE… YOU’RE WRONG! This article is also being written during the anniversary month of the
We wanna send you and a friend to the HYPHY HOLIDAY REUNION WITH TOO SHORT!
The Hyphy Holiday Reunion features Too Short, The godfather of Bay Area hip-hop, the creator of pimp rap, the originator of the independent hustle, the controversial youth advocate and the Hugh Hefner of urban America, a pioneer and a legend. Friday, December 27, 2019 | August Hall | Tickets can be
Bay Area Concerts to Get You Through the Holidays
Whether you just need a break from the manic holiday prep or are looking for an early knock-’em-over sort of present that you just can’t deliver in the form of a gift card, a spin through our guide to upcoming concerts might just be what the doctor ordered. We’ve picked
Marshmello: Perfect Show For Today’s ADD Millennials
There are large projection screens, propane fire, sparklers, streamers, confetti, steam cannons, and shiny things all over the stage to stimulate you at a Marshmello show.
Things Too $hort Taught Me About Sex That Turned Out to be Wrong
Since I was 11 years old and knew nothing about hooking up, or about ladies, I took every word of the album very seriously. But what I would later learn, is that everything that Too $hort taught me about sex turned out not to be true.
Win Two FREE Tix To: Too $hort @ Public Works!
After over twenty-years with defunct Jive Records, East Oakland’s own Too $hort has come full circle to tell you “how it all began.” He’s back to basics and on the independent grind that first put him on the map. But, this time with a live band! He’ll be performing tracks from