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Artist: DJ Q-Bert
Genre: Hip-HopDJ Q-Bert (b. Richard Quitevis) first emerged in the underground turntablist scene as a member of San Francisco's Invisibl Skratch Piklz (with D-Styles, Yogafrog, MixMaster Mike, and Shortkut). Along with other Bay Area groups like the X-Men and the World Famous Beat Junkies, the Piklz were determined to re-establish the DJs place in rap music.... [+] Read More
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Artist: E-40
Genre: Hip-HopThroughout the '90s and into the next decade, E-40 led a generation of Cali Bay Area rappers and attracted a large cult following of listeners that spread from the West Coast to the South. His uncanny rhyme delivery set him apart from the mainstream, as he coined his own lexicon of street-speak and experimented with overdubbed vocals. Moreover,... [+] Read More
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Artist: Hiright
Genre: Hip-Hopemcee producer originally from Hawaii now residing in the Bay area. Socially conscious as well as heartfelt Hiright's lyrics resinate well after each track is finished. Hiright is working on his first solo record due out in late 2007. This effort features guest spots from Jern-Eye, Prozack Turner, and Celsius of the Psychokinetics. Over a year... [+] Read More
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Artist: Keak da Sneak
Genre: Hip-HopKeak da Sneak launched his career as one-third of 3X Krazy, a semi-successful mid- to late-'90s hardcore rap trio from Oakland, and soon after embarked on a solo career in 1999. He signed to Moe Doe Records, which released his first two albums, High Tech (1999) and Hi-Tek (2001), as well as a collaborative effort with former 3X Krazy colleague... [+] Read More
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Artist: Mac Dre
Genre: Hip-HopFrom Vallejo, CA (also the home of the Click), gangsta rapper Mac Dre moved to the Romp label in 1996 after two small releases on the Strictly Business label. Mac Dre Presents the Rompalation made the R&B charts near the end of 1996; a sequel followed in 1999. Turf Buccaneers and Mac Dre Is the Name were issued in early 2001. ~ John Bush, All... [+] Read More
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Artist: Melina Jones
Genre: Hip-HopFrom the bottom to the top, at the age of ten Melina Jones was adamant about her destiny: to be a stone cold Bay Area rap machine. She is no stranger music as her father, Ernest East, is a local musician. In San Francisco during the 1970s, he was a vocalist for various soul groups including, The Invaders, The Fascinations, and East and Wes.... [+] Read More
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Artist: Native Guns
Genre: Hip-HopPURCHASE NATIVE GUNS' "BARREL MEN" CD AT WWW.CDBABY.COM/NATIVEGUNS... Ever since Native Guns dropped the hammer on the hip-hop community with their explosive debut release “Barrel Men,” activists, gangsters, and music lovers alike have been licking shots to a new rhythm. The group, comprised of Kiwi and Bambu—two dynamic emcees raised by the... [+] Read More
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Artist: prince ALI
Genre: Hip-HopPress Contact: Nicole Ballin, Ballin PR Phone: 323-651-1580 Email: nik@ballinpr.com PRINCE ALI BIO The Bay Area has long been a haven of eclectic, thought-provoking hip-hop, so it's no surprise that emcee prince Ali is the latest talent to emerge from this locale. This Fall, prince Ali has... [+] Read More
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Artist: Sir Kris
Genre: Hip-HopSir Kris (aka the Silent Monk) began his music career as a proud member of the Immortal Drunk Monks (formerly known as the Ninja Boy Crew)--a talented family of b-boys, MCs, and graf artists turned DJs mostly found wandering the streets of Hercules, CA. Although Sir Kris was the last of the Monks to learn how to mix and scratch, he would be a... [+] Read More
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