Video: Ya Boy ft. Precise Gang - Monster

Video: San Quinn & Keak Da Sneak Inteview

Two of the Bay's biggest names, San Quinn & Keak Da Sneak, talk about how the general atmosphere of the Bay Area lets people be whoever they want to be. That apparently includes "doing heroin and playing guitar like Jerry Garcia or thuggin out like Tupac." They also discuss thier upcomign project, Welcome To Skokland, and why Keak considers himself the Kunta Kinte of the rap game (although I refuse to ever call him that). Check it out, ya diiig.

News: Bay Area Legislator Fights to Legalize Marijuana

San Francisco Assmn. Tom Ammaino is leading the debate amongst legislators over the potential state revenues that could be earned from the legalization of marijuana. He says these additional funds could be reinvested in schools, highways, and other important state infustructure costs. It sounds like a ton of dough, and I think we all know society would not trun into 'reefer madness'. However, there is still the small issue of the Feds...or maybe Obama will be down. Friggin' Hippies.

Video: Murs - Loud Interview (pt.2)

Murs dicusses what it like for him growing up and how he ultimatley put together one of the most stacked hip hop tour rosters ever, Paid Dues. Eloo, you better cop me a Slaughterhouse shirt you lucky bastard!

Video: Mistah FAB Vlogs From The Hospital

In case you didnt already hear, Mistah FAB and his crew got in a pretty serious car crash on their way back from a show down in So-Cal. The accident left Fabby Davis hospitalized, but of course he makes time to feed our insatiable appetite for every detail of rapper's lives. I appreciate the update FAB, but I really would have understood if you took one day off. Im just glad he didn't put the ghost in "ghost ride the whip"...Ill be here all week.

Video: The First Internets

In 1981 nobody in the publishing industry had any clue what was going to hit just a couple decades later. Here is a really interesting news story from way back when the very first versions of the internet were being tested out. Hard to believe it wasnt even THAT long ago, I mean I cant even imagine my life without checking 'the google' or knowing what Joe Budden is doing at all times. Below is an even older concept of the Web from the 1960's.

Leaky Leak: Zion I - Caged Bird f. Brother Ali

Brother Ali jumps onto a new leak off Zion I’s upcoming album, The Take Over, which drops February 17th.

DOWNLOAD: Zion I - Caged Bird f. Brother Ali

Video: Ya Boy - RockstarTV (episode 2)

Kush 2009 now available on Ya Boy's myspace page (here). I suggest you pick it up before you get Bay Area bullied!! Check below for a couple bonus cuts.

DOWNLOAD: Ya Boy - Untouchable 16 (prod. FOC)

DOWNLOAD: Ya Boy - What’s My Name

Video: Smoke-A-Thon (Yukmouth Edition)

Mr. "Five On It" himself checks it to let it be known that he is a serious contender. I am sure his "lung game" is pretty heavy, but what is he wearing? He reminds me of an Orange County club promoter from 2003, yaddamean?

Video: Casual - Put It In The Air

I love me some new Casual from the infamous Hiero crew and I love this song. Peep it, and put one in the air like the man says..and for my old school bay cats: eeeRRRRiiie!

Video: Keak Da Sneak feat. San Quinn - She Fine

We be to rap what key be to lock.

Video: Zion I Interview with HipHopOfficial

Zion I sits down with HipHopOfficial to discuss their upcoming album, The Takeover. They also let it be known that there will be some real dope collabos with Devin the Dude and Brother Ali. Check it out.

Leaky Leak: Ya Boy - Superstars f. E-40, Kurupt & Glasses Malone

Some new shit from the best of the west. I like the verse but Im sorta not feeling the guy on the hook. I guess you gotta get that radio play. Kush 2009 dropping next week.

Download: Ya Boy - Superstars f. E-40, Kurupt & Glasses Malone

News: Oakland Riots Over Police Shooting of Unarmed Man!! (video)

New year, same shit.

News: Oakland Police Shoot Unarmed Man (Video)

Fill in the blanks: _______ the police, ________ the police, _________ 'em!!

Video: Mistah Fab Gets His Chain Snatched!!

So it looks as if Mista Fab has become the latest rapper to get got for his chain. Although I am not fully sure it is even his, I mean that chain really could belong to anyone...smh. Word on the streets is that this thievery was done by the North Dakota Crips? I know, I didnt know those things existed either. Anywho, Im sure Fabby Davis will be responding soon. Peep.

Leaky Leak: Living Legends - Legendary Music Vol. 2 (Mixtape)

Hope everyone had a good Xmas...but now it is back to business. Here is a late present provided by one of my favorite groups in hip hop, the Living Legends. For everyone that was bumping Legendary Music Vol.1 as hard as I was, this is a real treat. Enjoy, and keep checking back because I have some more goodies I will put up when I get a chance.



Holiday Message from the Legends:

Thanks for swinging by! We really wanted to show our appreciation for all of our fans (more like family) this holiday season so we put together a little gift for you guys. Click that link up above to download Legendary Music Volume 2, completely FREE of charge!

No, you didn’t read that wrong, it’s FREE! This is our gift to you and we hope you enjoy it. It’s filled with good music, some you may have heard, and some you haven’t. It’s a little taste of what is to come in 2009…get ready because it’s going to be a Prolific year of Legendary releases.

Happy Holidays,
Legends Baby

DOWNLOAD: Living Legends - Legendary Music Vol. 2 (Mixtape)

Video: Ya Boy - We Run L.A. f. Dr. Hollywood

When I first started listening to Ya Boy (Im sorry but that is a terrible name) I was really happy to see a Bay Area rapper on the come-up who actually had some punchlines and complex lyrics. Lately, I am not sure if I am really checking for this dude as much. If he is the Bay Area Bully, then why is making tracks about running LA? ...and Im not feeling the discount t-pain or akon he got on the hook of this song. This dude even makes Tim Hardaways cross over look weak.

News: San Francisco guy puts his webcam facing the block outside to fight crime!!

Crazy how he started getting death threats from the Graffers before the crack dealers or stick up kids.

Leaky Leak: Souls of Mischief - Tour Stories

What a nice surprise...new track from the infinitely dope hometown crew, Souls of Mischief! Damn, whenever I hear shit like this it makes me want to skate.

DOWNLOAD: Souls of Mischief - Tour Stories