Bay Area Hip Hop

Album Reviews

2009-01-26T20:06:00.000-08:00

Review for The Jacka & 12 Guage Shotie- The Price Of Money
http://www.thebayisback.com/2009/01/25/album-the-jacka-12-guage-shotie-the-price-of-money/

Review for Lee Majors- Six Million Dollar Man
http://www.thebayisback.com/2009/01/25/album-lee-majors-six-million-dollar-man/

The Jacka ft. Messy Marv, Keak Da Sneak, Dem Hoodstarz, Fed-X & Matt Blaque- All Over Me (Bay Area Remix)

2008-10-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

Can be heard on the new site.... http://www.thebayisback.com/

Yes, that's right.... leftcoast415.blogspot.com is about to be retired.
I decided to move to a new location because it is more customizable, it allows me to make multiple pages, etc.

The new site is basically going to be built one step at a time, I really don't know what I'm gonna do exactly, but it will feature the same content that many of you have gotten used to on here for the past year and a half (or however long its been) plus more.

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(Video) Outrageous ft. Goldie, 206 Assassin & Enormus Tha Ox- How They Do

2008-09-30T21:57:00.000-07:00

How they do. Outrageous Feat. Goldie (Federation), 206-A$$a$$in, and Enormus tha ox. Produced by Chekin' Trapps (aka MindTr from Outrageous on Vimeo.

Songs off All City 41Feva

2008-09-29T22:55:00.000-07:00

This if for those who haven't check out the album yet...

J-Gooda & San Quinn- Hallways

Solid street song.

San Quinn & Tha Gamblaz- On Point

I mostly like this one cuz of the beat, gotta listen to it through speakers with bass.

San Quinn, Seff Tha Gaffla & Matt Blaque- Look At Me

This one just sounds like a radio hit.

Here is the full tracklist with features..

1. San Quinn - Intro 1:19
2. Big Rich, Boo Banga, San Quinn - SF Anthem 5:03
3. Big Rich, Boo Banga, San Quinn - Come Roll 3:32
4. Evenodds, Big Rich - Gettin Money All Day 3:29
5. San Quinn - San Quinn Interlude 1:16
6. San Quinn, Boo Banga, J Davinci - Get Smacked 3:48
7. San Quinn, Tha Gamblaz - On Point 3:19
8. J. Rich, Big Rich, Shay Sanchez - Crack Musik 4:04
9. Seff Tha Gaffla, Matt Blaque, San Quinn - Look At Me 3:00
10. Ronnie Newt - Super Boss 1:40
11. San Quinn, Black Business - Paper Trail 3:47
12. Big Rich, Shad G, J Gooda - On My Mind 3:46
13. Big Rich, San Quinn - Heaven Knows 3:27
14. Boo Banga, Lil Quinn, San Quinn, Streetz - La La La 4:00
15. Drug Money Rame, Jaw, T-Nut - Danger Zone 3:55
16. Willie Hen - Fillmonian 1:49
17. J Gooda, San Quinn - Hallwayz 3:58
18. San Quinn - San Quinn Interlude 2 1:55
19. San Quinn, 4-Tay, Drunken Beat Master - Bottles Up 3:25
20. San Quinn, Lucky Lou, Seff Tha Gaffla, Dr. Shake - I Know 3:34
21. Equipto, Shay, Conceit, Errelevent - All Out Havoc 3:18
22. Big Rich, San Quinn - We Ride 2:54
23. San Quinn, Boo Banga, Big Rich - Get It Anyway We Can (Bonus) 4:00
24. San Quinn, Boo Banga, Big Rich, Cellski, Black-C, Willie Hen 5:05
- SF Anthem Remix (Bonus)

(Video) Meet San Quinn

2008-09-27T12:23:00.000-07:00

E-40 ft. Gucci Mane & Bun B- The Recipe

2008-09-27T01:15:00.000-07:00

E-40 ft. Gucci Mane & Bun B- The Recipe

The hook is hella sick. Hot song overall.

TREY-C- Hip Hop Saved My Life

2008-09-24T23:33:00.000-07:00

TREY-C- Hip Hop Saved My Life

An original song with him and Crooked I should be coming soon...

Messy Marv- Tha Shooting Range

2008-09-24T23:01:00.001-07:00

Messy Marv- Tha Shooting Range

It kinda sucks that the Messy Marv/San Quinn beef has died down. The past two days, I set records for hits on my blog.

Meesy Marv and San Quinn Beef Pt. 5

2008-09-23T12:23:00.000-07:00

Ok..... maybe now it's over.

Messy Marv: "There's gonna be no more diss tracks"

Listen to an interview with The Boy Boy Young Mess on what's been haaaapppnin. He didn't get too deep into it, but he touched on some interesting stuff.

Messy Marv Interview

Shout out to coopdvill of siccness.net for the interview.

E-40- Sweat Box (Produced by Lil Jon)

2008-09-23T11:36:00.000-07:00

Edit: zshare link was taken down (probably by the label)....but this will work....

After hearing 4 songs that are supposed to be on 40's "Ball Street Journal" I still dunno if I'm gonna buy it.

Messy Marv and San Quinn Beef Pt. 4: Messy Marv Responds

2008-09-22T23:39:00.001-07:00

I know you didn't think it was over....

Messy Marv- Killer (San Quinn Diss)

I wonder how this is gonna end....

Messy Marv and San Quinn Beef Part 3: Quinn's Offical Response Song

2008-09-22T01:28:00.000-07:00

San Quinn- Fence Hopper (Messy Marv Diss)

Damn! I'm not fan of hip hop beef...but this shits serious.

Messy Marv And San Quinn Beef Pt. 2

2008-09-21T20:13:00.000-07:00

I guess this is really happening.

The track is called "Messy Marv is a Turf Hopper".

I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet (song wont play for me for some reason), but from comments I've read on siccness, the track sounds like it was recorded in 2005, and has subliminal shots instead of calling out Messy Marv by name...but the song title says it all.

**EDIT** I don't see the song up on Quinn's page anymore...so u'll just have to take my word for it.

**EDIT #2** LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE

Messy Marv and San Quinn Beef???

2008-09-20T22:05:00.000-07:00

Say it ain't so......

Listen to the track "Talk Baseball" on Messy Marv's myspace.

All bad. Hope this doesn't turn ugly.

(Video) Locksmith Freestyle On Shade 45

2008-09-20T20:44:00.001-07:00

Locksmith of The Frontline & some other dude I don't care about go back and forth. Locksmith's verses didn't seem like they were off the top of the head, but they were nice.

New San Quinn Interview From Dubcnn

2008-09-20T20:17:00.000-07:00

Check out the entire interview HERE

Quinn talks about his music/business career (past and future). Not too much new info, but a good read for those not familiar with Quinn.

(Video) E-40 ft. Turf Talk- Got Rich Twice

2008-09-20T19:17:00.000-07:00

Finally something fans of E-40's earlier music can appreaciate

Trey-C ft. Glasses Malone & Mistah F.A.B.- Driving Down The Block (Remix)

2008-09-18T22:09:00.000-07:00

Trey-C ft. Glasses Malone & Mistah F.A.B.- Driving Down The Block

I posted a version of this track a while back that had G Malone and Fab on it as well as some other rappers. Trey-C sent over a new remix with a new verse from him. I think his verse is nice, especially with him reppin SF. Listen for yourself and if you like what you hear check out his blog site @ http://www.therealwhiterapper.blogspot.com/

Free Mistah F.A.B. Albums

2008-09-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

Get "Son Of A Pimp", "Da Baydestrian" & "Playtime Is Over mixtape" for free and legally by CLICKING HERE

And supposedly by downloading from this site, Mistah F.A.B. gets money, which is a very innovative idea.

Streaming/Downloading is really slow on this site from my experience, but I dunno if it's just me.

San Quinn, Ya Boy, Shade Sheist, N.U.N.E & Redrum- My Turf

2008-09-13T13:39:00.000-07:00

San Quinn, Ya Boy, Shade Sheist, N.U.N.E & Redrum- My Turf

An unreleased track produced by Jonathan James of Sweden.

Coming Soon: Guce & J. Stalin- Giants & Elephants

2008-09-13T13:32:00.000-07:00

I wonder how these two will sound together...

Messy Marv- My Enemy

2008-09-13T13:21:00.000-07:00

Messy Marv- My Enemy

Produced by Slapboyz

(Video) Nelly Talks About The Bay And Performs "The Bay"

2008-09-10T23:38:00.000-07:00

I think the way he performed E-40's part was pretty sick.

Click HERE for a related interview with Nelly from sfweekly.com

New Release- All City (Boo Banga, Big Rich, San Quinn)

2008-09-09T12:10:00.000-07:00

Comes out today. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet.

Track List:

1. Intro 01:20
2. SF Anthem 05:04
3. Come Roll 03:33
4. Getting Money All Day 03:29
5. San Quinn Interlude 01:17
6. Get Smacked 03:49
7. On Point 03:20
8. Crack Musik 04:05
9. Look At Me 03:00
10. Super Boss (Ronnie Newt Interlude) 01:41
11. Paper Trail 03:48
12. On My Mind 03:47
13. Heaven Knowz 03:27
14. La, La, La 04:00
15. Danger Zone 03:55
16. Fillmonian (Willie Hen) 01:50
17. Hallways 03:59
18. San Quinn Interlude 01:56
19. Bottles Up 03:26
20. I Know 03:35
21. All Out Havoc 03:18
22. We Ride 02:54
23. Get It Anyway We Can 04:00
24. SF Anthem Remix 05:06

Laroo ft. Matt Blaque- Put Me On

2008-09-05T13:28:00.000-07:00

Put Me On from Prime Zero on Vimeo.

Sounds like a radio hit to me.

Ya Boy & Crooked I ft. Brooklyn- 2 Of Tha Best

2008-09-05T11:58:00.001-07:00

Ya Boy & Crooked I ft. Brooklyn- 2 Of Tha Best

I think a group album by these 2 would be nice (an album, not another fucking mixtape).

(Video) E-40 ft. Akon- Wake It Up (Full Video)

2008-09-04T22:40:00.000-07:00

View in larger window by clicking on the video from THIS LINK
Enjoy.

Traxamillion- U Can Get It

2008-09-04T18:41:00.000-07:00

Traxamillion- U Can Get It

Off Slap Addict 2
Props to backintheyay.blogspot.com for the link.

Mistah F.A.B.- Bridge Is Over (Big Von Diss)

2008-09-03T22:43:00.000-07:00

Mistah F.A.B.- Bridge Is Over (Big Von Diss)

Hahaha...I don't have to speak on this track, it speaks well for itself.

(Video) Mistah F.A.B., Asher Roth, Beanie Sigel & Mos Def FREESTYLE

2008-09-03T11:42:00.000-07:00

Mos Def - Beanie Sigel - Asher Roth - Mista Fab Freestyle Over Cannon Anthem from Decatur Dan on Vimeo.

F.A.B. is last in the video and spits for the greatest amount of time. From what I read, Mos Def used a verse from one of his songs.... Beanie Sigel sounded good, and F.A.B. really did his thing.

(Video) Mayne Mannish- 808

2008-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:00

Mayne Mannish - 808 from Colin Tilley DIRECTOR on Vimeo.

Yeah...Mayne Mannish of The Team.

(Album) The Jacka & Lee Majors- Gobots

2008-08-30T17:08:00.000-07:00

Title: Gobots
Artists: The Jacka & Lee Majors
Label: Million Dollar
Release Date: 8/19/08
Artist Location: Bay Area, California

Track List:

1. Botro 1:57
2. Let Me Be (Ft. Matt Blaque) 3:23
3. Losin My Brain My Mind (White Girl) 3:08
4. Im A Gobot (Ft. Mistah FAB) 3:14
5. Tryna Find A Way (Ft. D-Dre The Giant) 4:00
6. Pour Up (Lean) 4:01
7. Luv The Way I Live 2:41
8. D Boyz N Da Hood (Ft. BG Bulletwound) 2:57
9. Like To Do That (Ft. Fed-X) 3:30
10. Kash Kings 3:42
11. Kalifornia 3:47
12. Theez Streetz 3:33
13. Game Been Good 3:04
14. Cars Ride By (Ft. Rahmean) 2:41
15. What Ever We Say (Ft. Dru Down) 2:46

I didn't have high expectations for this album, and it's one that I'll probably forget about in a couple of months. Jacka didn't spit as hard as I though he would, and Lee Majors did a bit better than I what I've heard from him before. There are some highlights, but I wouldn't recommend the album unless you're a fan of one of these artists or live the lifestyle they talk about.

Best track on here is Kalifornia.

E-40 Video Interview

2008-08-30T00:44:00.000-07:00

E-40 talks about his next album, Ball Street Journal, the Bay Area music scene, and more.

E-40 ft Shawty Lo- Break Your Ankles (Produced by Lil Jon)

2008-08-29T13:40:00.000-07:00

E-40 ft Shawty Lo- Break Your Ankles

Wack. Lil Jon' needs to find a new sound. Hope this is a throwaway track and not something thats gonna make the album.

(Video) Mistah F.A.B. vs. Spade BATTLE

2008-08-27T11:50:00.000-07:00

Ok.....this battle started off nice but turned into BS at the end. Spade was spitting...clearly a bunch of shit off the top of his head. F.A.B. knew he was losing, so he tried to make it seem like he was winning. He kept interrupting and trying to make it seem like Spade was weak. From what I saw though...Spade got this one.

Clyde Carson Video Interview

2008-08-25T12:34:00.000-07:00

Basically an introduction to people who may not know about him yet....announces a new Team album!

Ya Boy- iPod

2008-08-25T12:23:00.000-07:00

Ya Boy- iPod

On this track, Ya Boy talks about how real he is while others are fake (what else is new) and throws a shot at Yung Berg for some unknown reason. In unrelated news, Yung Berg got his ass beat and had his chain snatched in Detroit over the weekend.

Yukmouth ft. Gino- Money In Stacks

2008-08-24T18:53:00.000-07:00

Yukmouth ft. Gino- Money In Stacks

Not sure if this is new, but I never heard it before. It's not that good... but someone might like it.

J. Stalin- Self Destruction

2008-08-23T23:03:00.000-07:00

J. Stalin- Self Destruction

Off "Gas Nation" out September 23rd.

Balance ft. Crooked I, X.O., & Juice- New West

2008-08-23T12:08:00.000-07:00

Balance ft. Crooked I, X.O., & Juice- New West

Hopefully this "New West" movement has more luck than the "New Bay" movement. The "New Bay" produced some good artists/music but was pushed to the side to make room for hyphy.

(Video) Keak Da Sneak- Blurpt

2008-08-22T13:18:00.000-07:00

Nice to see visuals for this song...even if it is very low budget...with clips from movies thrown in. The end is a trailer from the Ozone West DVD...which has a lot of Mistah F.A.B. in it.

Webbz ft. Talib Kweli, Flo Rida, N.O.R.E., Brisco, Mistah Fab, & Skyzoo- Helluva Day (Remix)

2008-08-19T22:45:00.000-07:00

Webbz ft. Talib Kweli, Flo Rida, N.O.R.E., Brisco, Mistah Fab, & Skyzoo- Helluva Day (Remix)

Kinda random group of rappers including Mistah F.A.B.
Never heard of Webbz.

Mistah F.A.B.- Where I'm From

2008-08-18T23:13:00.000-07:00

Mistah F.A.B.- Where I'm From

No clue what project this is from...but this song is nice.

(Video) Shawty Putt- That Baby Don't Look Like Me

2008-08-18T19:15:00.000-07:00

This beat sounds like every other Lil Jon beat from 2006. Too Short's in it, so I had to put it up.

(Album) Bailey- Just Listen

2008-08-17T12:53:00.000-07:00

1. Soundtrack For A Hustla (Intro) 3:37
2. Ball Till I Fall 4:07
3. U Hear Me Now 4:10
4. I'm A Star 3:18
5. Work The Magic (Feat. Mac Bre-Z) 2:55
6. Only Thing I Wish 3:57
7. I Got Bands 3:56
8. Bo Lean 4:27
9. Rip This Track (Feat. Gucci Mane) 5:07
10. That Goose, That Tron 3:07
11. I'm The Shiiiieeeet 3:18
12. Flip N Money (Feat. Young Ralph) 4:55
13. Might As Well 3:59

Bailey has been quiet since he released his solo back in 2006. He recently released a project called "Just Listen", which was a very limited release. From what I heard, Bailey moved down south (I think Atlanta) and you can hear the southern influence on this album's production. Luckily it's not the shitty cheap sounding snap beats (for the most part) but beats I can hear Young Jeezy rapping over. Overall this album sounds designed to build a southern fan base, but is still worth checking out if you're a fan of his older music.

(Video) Opio- To The People

2008-08-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

Trey-C- Dope Boyz Flow

2008-08-16T13:28:00.000-07:00

**A Leftcoast415 exclusive**

Over Game's "Dope Boys"

TREY-C- Dope Boyz Flow

www.Trey-C.com

(Video) Eddi Projex ft. Keak Da Sneak- Breezy As Ever

2008-08-13T15:26:00.000-07:00

Sorry, but I'm still not feelin Eddi P.

(Video) DelMon Crew- Good Look

2008-08-13T10:54:00.001-07:00

Good Look2 from John Hyams on Vimeo.

More Clyde Carson Tracks

2008-08-10T18:50:00.001-07:00

Here are the other new Clyde tracks that leaked the past couple of days...

Clyde Carson- U Got Me

Clyde Carson ft. Avant- One Night

Clyde Carson ft. The Game- Tonight

2008-08-09T00:38:00.000-07:00

Clyde Carson ft. The Game- Tonight

A third Clyde Carson song that features The Game...and still no release date for Clyde's album as far as I know. This one doesn't stand out from anything else on the radio...not feeling it.

Edit: For some reason Clyde Carson songs keep leaking. Two more leaked today (U Got Me & One Night ft. Avant). I might post them later.

Outrageous ft. Goldie Gold, 206 Assassin & Enormus Tha Ox- How They Do

2008-08-04T23:47:00.000-07:00

Should be a music video for this one coming soon. It's a very nice track, especially considering I haven't heard any music from these rappers before except for Goldie.

Errelevent ft. Dem Hoodstarz, San Quinn, The Jacka & Messy Marv- In The Bay We Hustlin (Remix)

2008-08-03T13:05:00.000-07:00

San Francisco, CA -- August 1, 2008 -- The West Coast's Premier Latin Lyricist is back with another banger! Hot off the heels of his regional hit "In The Bay We Hustlin" (which received radio spins on 106 KMEL and XM Radio), Errelevent returns with the official remix featuring San Quinn, Dem Hoodstarz, The Jacka, and Messy Marv! Produced by up-and-coming beatsmith Equivalent Exchange, the song takes a cue from the featured artists' previous radio hits and adds a new twist that is sure to heat up the West Coast for the rest of the summer.

Jacka doesn't sound like himself on this one, but other than that its cool. Quinn killed it.

Balance ft. Big Rich & G Stack- I Can Give It To Ya

2008-08-02T11:48:00.000-07:00

Balance ft. Big Rich & G Stack- I Can Give It To Ya

Off Balance's "Golden State Warriors" compilation due out September 23rd. Produced by Icon.

Mistah F.A.B. ft. Glasses Malone- Blowing Up

2008-08-01T00:33:00.000-07:00

Mistah F.A.B. ft. Glasses Malone- Blowing Up

I heard Fab was supposed record an album with Glasses Malone. If that's true, that's probably what this song is gonna be on. The track is aight.

Edit: Off the "Play Time Is Over" mixtape.

Clyde Carson ft. Sean Kingston & The Game- In Da Club

2008-07-29T11:48:00.000-07:00

Clyde Carson ft. Sean Kingston & The Game- In Da Club

HIP HOP NEWS @ DEFSOUNDS.COM

I hope they push this single as much as they can then release Clyde's album.

(Album) Husalah & B-Luv- The Tonka Boyz

2008-07-28T22:23:00.000-07:00

1. Husalah Intro: Ova The Phone From The Feds
2. Cuttin' It Up: Original Version
3. Husalah Freestyle
4. Being Down Is My Diesel Fuel: Ova The Phone From The Feds
5. Rims Is Olda Than Me
6. Sittin' Tonka
7. Husalah Interlude: Ova The Phone From The Feds
8. Terrorist In Da City (Feat. The Jacka)
9. That Go
10. You Ain't Us (Feat. Pretty Black, The Jacka & Yukmouth)
11. What Chu Know About
12. Yo' Momma: Remix (Feat. Dubee, Pretty Black & Dru Down)
13. High Up
14. Two-Door Mob
15. Husalah Interlude Freestyle: Ova The Phone From The Feds
16. Bitch Dat's B-Luv (Feat. PSD)
17. Laid Back Slap

I was looking forward to this one, but it turned out to be kinda weak. Out of the 17 tracks, 7 are under 3 minutes long. It sounds like there wasn't much effort in the lyrics. Some of the beats do knock though but I wouldn't waste my money on like 4 good songs. Track # 14 is the best...

Juice ft. Clyde Carson- All My Life

2008-07-28T21:41:00.000-07:00

Juice ft. Clyde Carson- All My Life

I'm feelin this one. Haven't heard much from Juice, but he's cool based on this track.

(Video) Guce- Hey Boppa/Champion

2008-07-27T12:29:00.000-07:00

I think Guce is kinda weak...even though that Bullys Wit Fullys 3 is probably gonna go down as a SF classic.

Eddie K- Bananas

2008-07-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

Gurp City is a collective of folks out of San Francisco consisting MC's, DJ's, artists and so on. MC's include Z-Man (One Block Radius/Hiero/Motel Crew), Conceit (2007 YouTube On The Rise Winner/Machette Vox), Luke Sick (Sacred Hoop/Brougham/Motel Crew), TopR (MC/Lords Crew *graffiti*), the legendary Bullet Proof Space Travelers (DJ Quest, DJ Cue, DJ Marz, and Eddie Def) and lastly and most relevant to this post, Eddie K.

Born in San Francisco, Eddie K started off as a B-Boy (he did backup for KMD when they came to town, and stole their beer...). He joined the Space Travelers as the lead MC for the DJ crew, and has gone on to release several projects throughout the years.

Eddie K- Bananas

"Bananas" is the first single off his upcoming album Future Spit, which is produced by Phillip Treezy, a young producer from Switzerland. It's a sick club track that has a slappin beat.

West Coast Shit 4

2008-07-25T12:01:00.000-07:00

The Game released a video for his new single, "Dope Boys" ft. Travis Barker.

Glasses Malone has a new track out with Lil Wayne & Cam'ron called "Where It At"
LISTEN HERE

Murs & 9th Wonder are releasing a FREE 10 track album titled "Sweet Lord".
DOWNLOAD HERE

PSD Accused Of Packing 6,000 Ecstacy Pills

2008-07-25T00:45:00.000-07:00

He got caught at the airport. Read the article from sfgate.com HERE

(Video) The Jacka- All Over Me

2008-07-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Jacka "All Over Me" Music Video from BrunoWats on Vimeo.

If it asks for a password: thestrong1
And if that doesn't work...try HERE

Even though I'm a big Jacka fan, I wasn't expecting too much for this video since its a club track...but it came out clean as fuck.

Vic Da Baron ft. E-40 & Turf Talk- Adjust Da Bass

2008-07-22T23:39:00.000-07:00

Vic Da Baron ft. E-40 & Turf Talk- Adjust Da Bass

Ran across this track on hiphopruckus.com. It's off Vic Da Baron's "History In The Making" project.

(Video) Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West- Put On

2008-07-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

This is non Bay Area, but it's so sick I had to post it. The video for Jacka's "All Over Me" is coming tomorrow.

Clyde Carson ft. The Game- Cali State Of Mind

2008-07-20T18:54:00.000-07:00

Clyde Carson ft. The Game- Cali State Of Mind

A snippet of this song was released a while back, but now we have the full version of Clyde Carson's newest single. I was feeling "Doin That" a lot more, but fans of southern Cali's gangster rap and fans of The Game should like this one. I prefer the sound he had as part of The Team, but maybe I'm just getting old??

(Video) J. Stalin- Paint The Town

2008-07-20T18:50:00.000-07:00

Ya Boy- They Know Me (Produced By Dr. Dre?)

2008-07-19T18:00:00.000-07:00

Ya Boy- They Know Me

Doesn't really sound like a Dr. Dre beat to me. Ya Boy is official played out (to me) but I'll still check for his official album to see how it turns out.

Keak Da Sneak Arrested

2008-07-17T22:18:00.001-07:00

According to Allhiphop.com, Keak Da Sneak was arrested on July 10th in Sacramento and charged with 4 felonies. He was booked on firearm charges and resisting arrest.

Read the entire story HERE

TREY-C ft. Ya Boy, Glasses Malone & Matt Blaque- Showboatin' Remix

2008-07-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

TREY-C ft. Ya Boy, Glasses Malone & Matt Blaque

This one here slaps. Matt Blaque is hit or miss with his hooks, but this is a good one.
Check out TREY-C's site for more about him at http://www.trey-c.com/

Mistah F.A.B. ft. Bun B, Chamillionaire & Paul Wall- 2MPH

2008-07-17T00:03:00.000-07:00

Mistah F.A.B. ft. Bun B, Chamillionaire & Paul Wall- 2 MPH

Pretty cool track.

Props to dubcnn for posting this.

(Video) Kafani- Lean In It

2008-07-16T12:42:00.000-07:00

When it comes to lyrical ability...The Pack is better than Kafani (except that one guy who doesn't even rhyme).

Ozone Awards (Link To Vote)

2008-07-14T22:49:00.000-07:00

The Bay Area artists up for awards are Mob Figaz, Dem Hoodstarz, The Pack, Keak Da Sneak, The Jacka, Mistah F.A.B., Keyshia Cole & Too Short.
To Vote, click HERE

New Keak Da Sneak Interview From Baller Status

2008-07-14T11:56:00.000-07:00

Here's the intro to the interview...

"Yeeeeee! From Davey D, to the Living Legends crew to Hieroglyphics to Too Short, there is no doubt that San Francisco's Bay Area had long made substantial contributions to hip-hop. Set to leave the next big mark is hyphy head honcho, Keak Da Sneak.

He of the raspiest rap has just released his first record in four years on Koch and is ready to bring his wacky, faded subculture to the forefront of the mainstream. But that's not to say that the movement hasn't already made a splash -- his single "Super Hyphy" has had unbelievable success and led to Keak's appearance on MTV's strawberry flavoured "My Super Sweet Sixteen" as a guest performer for some brat's birthday. Then came the retardedly big E-40 track (and Lil Jon-produced) "Tell Me When to Go," which brought Keak's mug onto screens across the country.

Currently promoting his new album Deified, Ballerstatus chatted with Keak from New York, who explains how he hooked it up with Prodigy and Alchemist, and why hyphy will never die."

Check out the entire interview HERE

http://www.myspace.com/keakdasneak

(Video) Nu Jerzey Devil ft. Ya Boy- I Aint Never Scared

2008-07-13T14:51:00.000-07:00

E-40 ft. Akon- Wake It Up

2008-07-09T14:48:00.000-07:00

The new single......gonna be a hit.

New Releases For 7/8/08

2008-07-09T12:58:00.000-07:00

Title: I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II
Artist: Killer Mike
Label: SMC Recordings
Location: ATL
Bay Area Features: Messy Marv

The Jacka On XXL Mag's Show And Prove

2008-07-08T23:52:00.000-07:00

Check it out HERE

They don't really say much about him...just got a couple of songs. Still...check it out and leave a comment on there to support.

Esinchill- Nigga Bitch Hoe

2008-07-07T12:12:00.000-07:00

Esinchill- Nigga Bitch Hoe

This man can rap.

Killer Mike ft. Messy Marv & Chamillionaire- Big Money, Big Cars

2008-07-06T21:02:00.001-07:00

Killer Mike ft. Messy Marv & Chamillionaire- Big Money, Big Cars

Not an impressive verse from Messy...but a cool song overall. The album that features this song is coming out on the Bay Area's SMC records.

West Coast Shit 3

2008-07-04T00:33:00.000-07:00

I think this is Bishop Lamont's first single off his solo album. The song is hella sick, except for the hook...but the lyrics are real as fuck.
Bishop Lamont- Grow Up (Produced by Dr. Dre)

Here's a free download to a mixtape called Bay 2 LA put out by Young Hittaz.

1.Hoodrat Miguel Intro.mp3
2.Real Life.mp3 (Produced by Terrace Martin)
3.Mary Boppins.mp3 (Produced by Big Faahz)
4.Im Good Ft. Dash.mp3 (Produced by Marlon)
5.Glasses Malone Speaks (Hoo Bangin/Cash Money).mp3
6.Outta Town.mp3 (Produced by Big Faahz)
7.Stalker Ft. Roscoe Umali, Stress.mp3
8.We Leanin.mp3 (Produced by 808)
9.Cali Love.mp3 (Produced by Marlon)
10.Colby O'donis Speaks (Konvict Muzik).mp3
11.No Dont Stop Ft Dash.mp3 (Produced by TKNK)
12.Hustlas Life Ft Dash.mp3 (Produced by Big Faahz)
13.My Voice ft. Stress.mp3 (Produced by 808)
14.Devi Dev of 93.5 K-Day Speaks.mp3
15.Finer With Time.mp3
16.What Part Of The Game.mp3 (Produced by Cousin Fik)
17.Cali Connex .mp3
18.Hoodrat Miguel Outro.mp3
http://www.sendspace.com/file/zv9ng8

And to finish it off...here's a new music video from California legend Ice Cube for "Do Ya Thang".
Watch it HERE

Kidz In The Hall ft. Mistah F.A.B. + Others- Drivin Down The Block (West Coast Remix)

2008-07-03T13:09:00.000-07:00

Kidz In The Hall ft. Pac Division, Tyga, Glasses Malone & Mistah F.A.B.

Link jacked from Strivin.com

New Releases For 7/01/08

2008-07-01T23:34:00.000-07:00

Title: Killer
Artist: Tech N9ne
Label: Strange Music
Location: Kansas City
Bay Area Features: Mistah F.A.B.

Title: T.O.S.: Terminate On Sight
Artists: G-Unit
Label: G-Unit
Singles: Rider pt. 2 & I Like The Way She Do It
Location: NY
Allmusic.com rating: 3.5/5

Title: M.O.B.: The Album
Artists: Jim Jones & Byrd Gang
Label: Asylum
Location: NY
Allmusic.com rating: 3.5/5

Title: Screamin' 4 Vengeance
Artist: C-Murder
Label: Asylum
Location: New Orleans
Allmusic.com rating: 2.5/5

Best Bay Area Songs Of 2008?

2008-07-01T02:40:00.001-07:00

There hasn't been very much to post lately... and I don't like going too long without a new post... so I wanna hear some opinions.

What are your Bay Area songs that came out in 2008. A few that come to mind for me are Yukmouth's "Star In The Sky", Jacka & Berner's "Keep It Street" and "SF Anthem" (don't remember if that came out this year or last).

What are some other good ones? Leave comments and I'll try to post some of them up.

(Video) SF Anthem (Director's Cut)

2008-06-25T10:36:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRRJzbakWw4

This version isn't that different from the one posted earlier. There are a few scenes added of guns and violence as well as some Barry Bonds and Jerry Rice footage. Can't wait to see the original version on TV.

New Releases For 6/24/08

2008-06-24T14:06:00.000-07:00

Title: Last 2 Walk
Artists: Three 6 Mafia
Label: Sony/Columbia
Single: Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)
Location: Memphis, TN
Allmusic.com review: 3/5

Title: Digi Snacks
Artist: RZA
Label: Koch
Location: NY
Allmusic.com review: 4/5

Title: Straight Up, No Chaser
Artists: Trillville
Label: Bungalo
Location: ATL

New Songs From Ya Boy And Opio

2008-06-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

Ya Boy- The Boss (Freestyle)
Just another short track where Ya Boy says the same shit he always says in a slightly different way.

Opio (of Hieroglyphics)- Don Julio
That good underground style shit.

Keak Da Sneak Diefied Album Sales

2008-06-19T01:25:00.000-07:00

First week sales for Keak came out to about 3,800. Not very good considering Lil Wayne sold around 20k in the Bay alone. At least he did good enough to make it on Billboard's top 200...although it was way at the bottom at #196.

New Releases For 6/17/08

2008-06-17T23:58:00.000-07:00

Title: My Life: The True Testiment
Artist: Blood Raw
Label: Def Jam
Single: Louie
Location: Florida

Title: Death Before Dishonor
Artist: 2 Pistols
Label: Republic
Single: She Got It
Location: Florida

(Video) Big Rich, Boo Banga & San Quinn- SF Anthem

2008-06-17T01:27:00.000-07:00

I've been waiting on this one and it's clean as fuck! I dunno if you'll feel it as much as I do if you're not from the city...but this is one of my favorite music videos EVER. Show this to everyone you know. Can't wait to see it on TV.

Watch the video HERE

Alternate link HERE

(Video) Shady Nate ft. Jay Jonah & Lil Blood- Sip Sumthin

2008-06-16T00:40:00.000-07:00

Sip Sumthin from Ben Shooter on Vimeo.

Ehhh.....Shady Nate and the whole Livewire camp is raw...but I can't dig this one.

(Video) The Jacka- Fuck Everybody

2008-06-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

JACKA (FUCK EVERYBODY) from Ra minut Filmz on Vimeo.

Not one of Jacka's best song and I don't know if it'll be on Tear Gas...but its always nice to see new videos coming out the bay...even if it's just a street video.

Edit: Video should be open to be viewed by the public again in a few days.

(Video) The Jacka Interview

2008-06-15T01:38:00.000-07:00

Props to COOPDVILL and siccness.net for this one.

Watch the interview HERE

The Jacka ft. Andre Nickatina- You See Me

2008-06-14T16:01:00.000-07:00

Some new shit...most likely off Tear Gas. This is a radio rip so the quality isn't perfect and its the clean version of the song.

The Jacka ft. Andre Nickatina- You See Me

Ya Boy- Shoebox

2008-06-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

Ya Boy- Shoebox

For those who aren't tired of Ya Boy's mixtape tracks... although I've been tired of them.

(Video) Lil Quinn- Children R The Future

2008-06-12T23:12:00.000-07:00

San Quinn's son drops a video for his song off "The Color Of Money" that dropped last year. Funny how a kid could put out a song with a positive message while it seems like many grown men can't.

Expensive Taste ft. Federation & Too Short- Pop One Of These

2008-06-12T16:02:00.000-07:00

Expensive Taste ft. Federation & Too Short- Pop One Of These

Not bad...the title should tell you what the song is about.

Ya Boy- Wide Open (Produced By Infra Red)

2008-06-12T15:59:00.000-07:00

Ya Boy- Wide Open

Props to Lyay.net for the link

New Releases For 6/10/08

2008-06-09T12:22:00.000-07:00

Title: Deified
Artist: Keak Da Sneak
Label: Koch
Location: Oakland, CA
Singles: That Go (Remix), Nothing Without You, On Citas, Superhyphy
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. 19 Dummy (Feat. Daz Dillinger)
3. Quarterbacking (Feat. The Jacka)
4. That Go: Remix (Feat. Prodigy & Alchemist)
5. All I Know (Feat. E-40 & Clyde Carson)
6. Stunna (Feat. Lil Keke)
7. Hard Tops & Drops (Feat. Paul Wall & Scoot)
8. Blurpt
9. X2
10. Nothing Without You (Feat. Messy Marv & Matt Blaque)
11. Oakland (Feat. Mistah F.A.B.)
12. Ass Chauffeur
13. Playa Like Me (Feat. Too Short & Celly Cel)
14. N Fronta Ya Mama House
15. Go Dumb Go Stupid
16. Going, Going, Gone
17. Stock With Game
18. Her Name
19. I Get It In (Feat. Bra Heff & San Quinn)
20. Who Started This
21. Drop It On Tha 1 (Feat. Lil Retro & Yaberation)
22. On Citas (Feat. Paul Wall & Chingo Bling)
23. Super Hyphy

Title: Tha Carter III
Artist: Lil Wayne
Label: Cash Money
Location: New Orleans
Singles: Lollipop, Got Money, A Milli
allmusic.com review: 4/5

Title: Definition Of Real
Artist: Plies
Label: Atlantic/WEA
Location: Florida
Singles: Bust It Baby Pt. 2, Who Hotter Than Me
allmusic.com review: 3.5/5

Title: Blame It On The Henny
Artist: Freekey Zekey
Label: 730 Dips
Location: NY

Title: No Introduction
Artist: Tyga
Label: Decaydance
Location: Southern Cali
Single: Coconut Juice
allmusic.com review: 3/5

Title: Politics And Bullshit
Artist: JR Writer
Label: Babygrande
Location: NY

Numskull Charged With About A Dozen Felonies

2008-06-09T12:07:00.001-07:00

Bay Area rappers can't really stay out of trouble. The charges include sodomy and rape of a victim incapable of consent.

Read an article on the incident HERE