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VIDEO: THE PARK – THESE ARE THE DAYS

THIS SONG RIGHT HERE! I’m having a great Monday because of this jam. This new video from Bay Area outfit The Park showcases the progressive nature of this band and their vision of funk. Having been the promient rhythm section for artists like Big KRIT, Freddie Gibbs, Tanya Morgan, Coco, Alice Russell, and Jesse Boykens III among others. Check it out and support them on their Bandcamp page.

Tags: BAY AREA, FUTURE FUNK, The Park

VIDEO: MARA HRUBY – THE PANTIES (MOS DEF COVER)

I had the pleasure of hosting a show with this lovely lady and I seriously think she’s hitting some home runs with her style, voice, and message. Last year she dropped her EP From Her Eyes, collection of cover songs that were originally made by men. Through her gentle voice and stylistic nuances the listener forgets the lines from the commercial releases and her own variations. I love it. Check out this new video and download Ms. Hruby‘s EP below.

MARA HRUBY – FROM HER EYES [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: 510, BAY AREA, Mara Hruby, Mos Def, OAKLAND, R N B, soul, THE PANTIES

VIDEO: LYRICS BORN – COULDA WOULDA SHOULDA

The latest video from the always funky LB off his new album As U Were. This reminds me of all the so-called hot girls I knew in high school who wrote me off as the “nice guy” and went after “popular” dudes. Not that it’s a phenomenon, but these days those same girls have their hands full with kids, and they’re not looking so fly anymore. Oh, so now you wanna holla. I’m good.

Tags: As U Were, BAY AREA, breezies, GTFOH, Lyrics Born, Slept on us

REL & JBILLION – MVMNT

After months and months of work it’s finally here. Straight from the San Francisco Bay these two staples of the scene combine their talents and create some bangers. What’s also dope is that they made this album FREE for you all. Yes artists do care. Just remember to support in other ways too. Get some love and show some too.

Yay Area! Bass up high.

MVMNT [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: 415, BAY AREA, JBillion, Rel, SAN FRANCISCO, SF

PRINCE ARIES – CLEAN ASS WHIP

Keeping their momentum going Prince Aries of the SWTBRDS collective just dropped this slumping mix for your Summer time BBQ, cruise, what have you. For real, this should be in full rotation folks. Some Bay love for y’all. Peep and download the mix below.

Clean Ass Whip (Full Mix) by SWTBRDS

Tags: 408, 415, 510, 650, BAY AREA, PRINCE ARIES, SWTBRDS

VIDEO: FOREIGN LEGION – THE CHASE

Forever keeping it fresh and cheeky the duo of Prozack Turner and Marc Stretch keep us entertained with this joint off their new album Night Moves. Peep the mid-chase bong hit!

Get Night Moves on iTunes.

Tags: BAY AREA, FOREIGN LEGION, Marc Stretch, Prozack

VIDEO: REY RESURRECCION – TRAINWRECK (PROD. NIMA FADAVI)

New video single from my homie Rey off the forthcoming album he has with Bay Area producer Nima Fadavi. Straight up banger. Shouts to the boy James Garcia on the video skills!

Tags: 408, BAY AREA, E$$J, JAMES GARCIA, NIMA FADAVI, REY RESURRECTION, SAN JOSE

NIO THE GIFT- REBEL WITH A CAUSE

Okay kids, it’s time to introduce another Lyrical-Tastemaker, I know…. NIO Tha Gift! The name maybe new to the Blind I World… But, NIO Tha Gift, is definitely a buzz worthy name in my neck of the woods.

Rebel With A Cause, is the title track off his forthcoming mixtape (also entitled, Rebel With A Cause). This is just a small taste of his talent.  NIO Tha Gift, has a plethora of flyy-music which magnifies his diverse, lyrical and vocal skills…. I highly recommend you get familiar with the name & stay tuned for the the next release… Always – Guaranteed FLYY S#!T!!

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More FLYY S#!T:  Album: Super Hero ,  Mixtape: HERO Hosted by DJ Franzen, Album: H.I.P.H.O.P. (Here I Present a Hero of Poverty)

Tags: BAY AREA, bay area music, Hip-Hop, NIO THA GIFT, R&B, Rich City, Richmond Ca, SNF ENT, We The West, WEST COAST

DYNAMIC TRUTH – LOST IN MY DREAMS

I was put onto this Oakland band by my brotha Ben Daniels (Clandestine Crew). Easy going, positive, and eclectic, this six-piece group hold it down with the live instrumentation and emceeing. Big things happening for this group. Tonight they will be reppin’ alongside Bay legends like Dru Downs and Rappin 4Tay (also backing up 4Tay as his live band). Much love to this crew and the future! More info on Dynamic Truth‘s show in SF after the drop.

Dynamic Truth – Lost In My Dreams

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Tags: BAY AREA, DRU DOWNS, DYNAMIC TRUTH, OAKLAND, RAPPIN 4TAY

VIDEO: THE FRESHMEN – IMAGINE

Ok Tastemakers! It’s time to put you onto some of the talented artists and musicians that I roll with – work with – fux with… 

THE FRESHMEN – are one of my favorite groups from the Bay Area! Emcee’s Kristo and AWolfe are both charismatic in their lyrics and personality. Their hit singles, Hello There, recently hit #2 on the college music charts, and Dreamin’ California will be a West Coast – Summer Anthem of 2011 and for years to come!

Imagine is the latest video and single from the “Fresh-2-Def Duo. Directed by: Jonathan Benavente

I love the video and the message, “When life gives you Lemons”… IMAGINE!

Tags: BAY AREA, Hip-Hop, IMAGINE, MUSIC, The Freshmen, Video