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reviews Rewind: Freddie Gibbs' <i>STR8 KILLA</i> EP release w/ Tanya Morgan and DaVinci (08.25.10 at 330 Ritch, SF)
REWIND: FREDDIE GIBBS' STR8 KILLA EP RELEASE W/ TANYA MORGAN AND DAVINCI (08.25.10 AT 330 RITCH, SF)
By Lorenzo Escalante
August 31, 2010

Even on a Wednesday night, a decent-sized crowd came to show love to the Gary, IN native, and he showed love back, making sure to rock "How We Do," a mixtape track over Souls of Mischief's "93 'til Infinity"...




features Freddie Gibbs: Pardon his Gangsta
FREDDIE GIBBS: PARDON HIS GANGSTA
By Zoneil Maharaj, Photos by Ariel Zambelich
August 23, 2010

Once signed to Interscope, Freddie Gibbs is now dominating the indie rap scene and giving hipster rappers cause for alarm. He’s bringing back raw, gritty realism to rap while showcasing lyrical excellence with his brash Midwest drawl and double-time delivery...




reviews Rewind: Zion I and Black Star (07.31.10 at Fox Theatre, Oakland)
REWIND: ZION I AND BLACK STAR (07.31.10 AT FOX THEATRE, OAKLAND)
By Lauren Fitzgerald Villasana, Photos by John Coyne (www.caughtinthescramble.com)
August 16, 2010

When my editor hit me up about reviewing the Zion I and Black Star concert on Sat., July 31, guarantee that I was all over it...




reviews Rewind: HARD Summer tour w/ Proxy, Crystal Castles and Rusko (08.06.10 at Fox Theatre, Oakland)
REWIND: HARD SUMMER TOUR W/ PROXY, CRYSTAL CASTLES AND RUSKO (08.06.10 AT FOX THEATRE, OAKLAND)
By Erika Langdon, Photos by Eric Lawson
August 12, 2010

Aug. 6 was a pulsating evening at Oakland's Fox Theater with the electronic and dubstep sounds from Rusko and Crystal Castles for the HARD Summer tour...




features Rewind: The Farmers Block
REWIND: THE FARMERS BLOCK
By MotionScope Studies
August 11, 2010

Check out a photo slideshow and watch MotionScope's video feature where we caught up with Ancient Youth Clothing, East Bay art collective/gallery Everybody Get Up, Amanda Grayce of Foundnation, Vallejo artist Dyno, Canadian progressive hip-hop artists Magnolius and Leo37, and more...




reviews Felonious: <i>Live City</i>
FELONIOUS: LIVE CITY
By Lauren Fitzgerald Villasana
August 3, 2010

You know that feeling you get when that one song comes on the radio and you start bobbin’ your head thinking, “Man, this is gonna be a good day”? That’s the feeling you get when you listen to Live City...




features DLRN: Cali rap's new governors
DLRN: CALI RAP'S NEW GOVERNORS
By Zoneil Maharaj, Photos by Ariel Zambelich
July 29, 2010

With their recently released The Bridge EP, DLRN's staking their claim in the west coast hip-hop scene. Say hello to Cali rap’s new governors...




reviews Photo Slideshow: The Return w/ DJ Premier, Amad-Jamal, Prince Po, Melina Jones and more (07/11/10 at Temple, SF)
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: THE RETURN W/ DJ PREMIER, AMAD-JAMAL, PRINCE PO, MELINA JONES AND MORE (07/11/10 AT TEMPLE, SF)
By Lorenzo Escalante
July 29, 2010

On July 11, the legendary DJ Premier touched down in San Francisco for The Return at Temple. His first visit since the passing of the his late, great partner Guru...




features C Plus: Making the Grade
C PLUS: MAKING THE GRADE
By Phalary Long
July 19, 2010

Despite his moniker, the Sacramento, CA-based emcee is proving he's far above average. He's revitalizing the west coast music scene, giving listeners a taste of his compelling lyricism and witty wordplay with an onslaught of recent mixtapes...




reviews Photo Slideshow: Summer Lovin' at 111 Minna
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: SUMMER LOVIN' AT 111 MINNA
By Krisana Horachaikul
July 10, 2010

On July 2, Oh Dang! and Mes One of All Mighty Family made sure folks' three-day 4th of July weekend was extra crackin' with Summer Lovin'. Check out the photos...




reviews Photo Slideshow: Power Struggle's
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: POWER STRUGGLE'S "REMITTANCES" RELEASE PARTY
By Todd Posadas
July 8, 2010

Oh Dang! and Beatrock Music celebrated the release of Power Struggle's latest LP, Remittances to a packed house at Pier 23 in SF. Check out photos from the night...




reviews Curtain Call: Little Brother’s final concert at The Independent, SF
CURTAIN CALL: LITTLE BROTHER’S FINAL CONCERT AT THE INDEPENDENT, SF
By Zoneil Maharaj, Photos by Jayne Liu
June 10, 2010

When word got out earlier this year that Little Brother was breaking up, it was bittersweet. Fans would get a new album, Leftback, but at a cost: the album would be their last...




features Rappin' Ain't Enough: Power Struggle frontman Nomi makes music for the people
RAPPIN' AIN'T ENOUGH: POWER STRUGGLE FRONTMAN NOMI MAKES MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE
By Zoneil Maharaj
June 4, 2010

“I’m a horrible capitalist,” Nomi admits. “So I probably won’t sell hella records.” A community organizer, he uses rap to speak on real issues that affect real people. His songs serve as dedications to the immigrant and working class...




features Kill the Noise: Ludwig turns a deaf ear to the street wear clamor
KILL THE NOISE: LUDWIG TURNS A DEAF EAR TO THE STREET WEAR CLAMOR
By Summer Sewell, Photo by Anna Elledge
April 28, 2010

Head upstairs to view the two garment racks that make up their “showroom” and their purpose is easily grasped. Ludwig represents the art of branding without over-marketing...




reviews On the Scene: Mayer Hawthorne and Passion Pit at The Warfield, SF (4.15.10)
ON THE SCENE: MAYER HAWTHORNE AND PASSION PIT AT THE WARFIELD, SF (4.15.10)
By Michelle Le
April 27, 2010

Boston dance floor scientists Passion Pit wrapped up a two-month long tour with midwest soul revivalist Mayer Hawthorne at San Francisco's Warfield Theatre. While the the pairing might sound a little oil-and-water, the sold out show was proof that genre labels don't mean shit when it comes to having a good time...



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NEWS & EVENTS

Sept. 5-11: 3rd Annual Independent Artists' Week in San Francisco
(08/19/10 - 10:29 PM)


Going on their third year, the Wonder Twins--Melonie and Melorra Green of Bay Area-based creative events and production company Infin8 Sync--bring the Bay Area another true community festival...
Sept. 3: Oh Dang!'s 4-Year Anniversary at 111 Minna, SF
(08/19/10 - 10:28 PM)


In Oh Dang! fashion, we're partying and bullshitting with our fam and friends in celebration at 111 Minna Gallery. We've got Mes 1 (of All Mighty Family), Tap 10 (Honor Roll), Justin Time (Mixerfriendly) and Super Sayan spinnin' with J.Todd.O, Ichii Ohrhyin, Kris Mestizo, Steve Belale and Jasmin Joy doing live art...
Sept. 1: Oh Dang! x LEGENDmag present Tanya Morgan w/ DLRN, Moe Green, Ahmad and J Good at The Sol Collective, Sacramento
(08/18/10 - 11:44 PM)


We're teaming up with the good folks at LEGENDmag to bring our Cen Cal/State Cap family an extra-special, super-dope concert lineup featuring Brooklyn crew Tanya Morgan on their Headphone Rock tour...
Aug. 25: Freddie Gibbs, DaVinci and Tanya Morgan at 330 Ritch, SF
(08/18/10 - 11:01 PM)


Gangsta Gibbs is now dominating the indie rap scene and giving hipster rappers cause for alarm. He's bringing back raw, gritty realism to rap while showcasing lyrical excellence. And he's putting it all on display for SF heads next Wed., Aug. 25 at 330 Ritch for his STR8KILLA EP release party...
Aug. 19: The Farmers Block presents PLANET BLOCK -- A Gulf Wildlife Rescuing Benefit at Mezzanine, SF
(08/18/10 - 10:01 PM)


The Farmers Block is keeping the movement growing with PLANET BLOCK, another fresh event pairing music, art, fashion and health consciousness that will benefit the International Bird Rescue Research Center. The event kicks off at 5pm and goes till 2am; $5 till 10pm, $10 after...

FREE SHIT

The Burnerz (Zumbi of Zion I + The Are) ft. Kev Choice and Bambu - "No Justice" (Oscar Grant verdict response)
Infinity Funk Project - Four Infinity (mixtape)
Z-Man - Show Up, Shut Up, and Rap EP
Power Struggle - "Blood of My Heart" (ft. Denizen Kane and Big Drew)
iLL-Literacy's iB4the1.1
iLL-Literacy ft. Passion - "The HereNow"
Dre Biggity ft. Fashawn and Diz Gibran - "C.R.E.A.M. (Cops Ruin Everything Around Me)"
D. Black - "Yesterday" (Remix) ft. Fatal Lucciauno, Spaceman, SK and Marissa
Duck Down presents Download the Right Thing
iLL-Literacy - "Gentleman's Kool-Aid" [MP3]

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