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

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

An unreleased track produced by Jonathan James of Sweden.

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

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).

Ya Boy- iPod

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.

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

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.

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

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/

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

New Songs From Ya Boy And Opio

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.

Ya Boy- Shoebox

Ya Boy- Shoebox

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

Ya Boy- Wide Open (Produced By Infra Red)

Ya Boy- Wide Open

Props to Lyay.net for the link

Ya Boy ft. Crooked I & N.O. Capo- American Gangster

Ya Boy ft. Crooked I & N.O. Capo- American Gangster

Off the "Western Hospitality 7" mixtape

Ya Boy, Drop An Album Already

Want to know the first Bay Area album I purchased in stores? It wasn't any of the classics that dropped in the 90s. It was Ya Boy's "Rookie Of The Year" album that dropped in 2005. That was when I got my first job and finally had some of my own money to spend. I was real happy with that purchase, but now its 2008, and there's no sign of a follow up album.

Instead, what we're getting is countless mixtapes. I check out that first one with DJ Skee that dropped a year ago, and yeah, I enjoyed it. I checked out the next one and listened to it a few times. I got the one after that and listened to it once. Now, I'm not even going to bother listening to any mixtapes from him. Instead of helping Ya Boy build a buzz, his style is just getting played out (at least for me it is).

Have you ever heard of a rapper named Papoose? Unless you visit East Coast dominated website/forums, you probably haven't. It seems like Ya Boy is following his footsteps and that of many other East Coast rappers by becoming what is known as a mixtape rapper. There were actually signs pointing to a retail release from Ya Boy. He had announced an EP that was supposed to be out last summer and even shot a video for a Cool & Dre produced single. The single didn't blow up and Ya Boy is back to doing mixtapes.

I'm starting to question whether or not Ya Boy has what it takes to drop a great album. He clearly does have skills when it comes to flow and creative punchlines. However, the thing thats been missing from his songs is good subject matter. I'm hoping he's saving that for an album, but right now 90% of his songs are about money, guns, how real he is, and fucking bitches. That kind of rap was entertaining when I was a high school, but now I want more from my music.

I like real songs like this... Ya Boy ft. Jin- Down So Long

On a side note... I get annoyed when people say Ya Boy sounds too much like The Game. Hasn't Ya Boy been rapping longer than Game? Didn't The Game come to San Francisco to work with JT The Bigga Figga when he was learning to rap? So really...who sounds like who?

(Video) Ya Boy- 100 Bars Of Death

I'm feelin this one. Nice flow and punchlines...cool little video.

Ya Boy- Ride On Em

Ride On Em

This is the latest mixtape song from Ya Boy. It's off the "I'm Bout To Murdah This Shit" mixtape due out April 20th.

Even though some of his mixtapes have been over original beats...I'm still waiting on an actual album.

The Game ft. Ya Boy- Big Dreams (Remix)

I'm guessing that Ya Boy just pasted his verse to the song instead of it being an official remix...but who knows.

The Game ft. Ya Boy- Big Dreams (Remix)

New Ya Boy Interview From Dubcnn

Ya Boy talks about a whole bunch of stuff and announces he's going to drop a single with E-40.
Check out the interview HERE

What Bay Area Artists Can Turn Heads?

The truth is that E-40 is currently the only Bay Area rapper who is relevant to the national mainstream artists. Sure, some others are stars in their own region. But look at the Bay Area on globe and see how small it is compared to the rest of the country and to the world. After losing the momentum the Bay Area gained in 2006, the local scene seems to be reloading for another run towards getting recognized on a nation level. These are the artists I feel have the best chance.
**Inspired by a post on the siccness.net message board

A-LIST: Has a good chance to make an impact on the national level.

The Jacka
Pros- In my opinion, he puts out the best music from the Bay. Can appeal to the streets and to mainstream audience without making a dance song. Smooth flow and usually chooses nice production. East Coast connections.
Cons- He's not gonna blow up with one song...you really gotta listen to his albums to get into his music.

Clyde Carson
Pros- Complete package for the mainstream, he can make radio friendly songs without making them corny, appears to be a very good business man, can appeal to the streets and mainstream. Affiliated with BWS.
Cons- Has not yet put out a solo album so who knows how he is as a solo artist.

Ya Boy
Pros- Nice flow and great punchlines. Style isn't limited to the Bay. Affiliation with The Game gave him exposure.
Cons- Limited subject matter and unrealistic rhymes don't do it for me. The kids will still enjoy it but it got old real quick.

Messy Marv
Pros- Must have a great work ethic to put out as many projects as he has, can create hits for the streets, networks with artists in the south.
Cons- Can he stay out of jail? Will playing with his nose eventually bring him down as an artist?

Mistah F.A.B.
Pros- Has an image that can appeal to kids all over the country, can make some real songs, already has some exposure to the mainstream.
Cons- Simple rhymes, not respected as an artist by many, can sound corny at times.

B-List: Has a chance to make an impace on the national level.

Turf Talk
Pros- Affiliated with E-40. Has a unique style and can spit over all kinds of beats.
Cons- Has a unique style that may cause people to pass without giving him a chance.

The Frontline
Pros- Great lyrics over great E-A-Ski production. They talk about real issues and can still make great singles (ie. Bang It).
Cons- They don't seem to network with other artists very much. You don't hear much from them between album when it comes to features on other albums. People seem to forget about them.

Keak Da Sneak
Pros- He's had a good amount of exposure. Lots of play for "Superhyphy" and had a feature E-40's huge single, "Tell Me When To Go". He's also on Koch, which will help him reach a wider audience.
Cons- The big question is whether or not he still has what it takes to make a good album. His last official solo, Copium, was solid. However, most people haven't been too impressed with anything he has put out since.

San Quinn
Pros- Quinn can spit. He really goes off on some beats, you can feel the emotion.
Cons- After releasing tons of solo albums, he still hasn't been able to break into the national spotlight.

Balance
Pros- He has a style that could be accepted by East Coast fans. Probably has better connections to mixtape DJ's throughout the country than anyone else on this list. Has worked with artists from different regions (Papoose, Chamillionaire, etc.)
Cons- He doesn't really stand out from the countless other mixtape rappers.

C-List: Had a chance to make it, but it might be too late.

Federation
Pros- Rick Rock production.
Cons- It doesn't seem like major labels know what to do with them. They're not too good at making anything other than hyphy songs.

The Pack
Pros- They appeal to a younger crowd. Mainstream friendly. They've already had a national hit.
Cons- They haven't been able to duplicate the success of "Vans". They're pretty much limited to party songs. They don't really appeal to anyone who is older than a high schooler.



If you feel like I missed someone who should be on this list, let me know and tell me why.

Ya Boy & Eastwood- I Get Money

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/audio/id.3916/title.ya-boy-eastwood-i-get-money


Bay Area artists working with Socal artists is a good look.

Edit: Zshare Link...... http://www.zshare.net/audio/6040283d240290/

Bailey ft. Ya Boy- Envied By Most

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/audio/id.3865/title.bailey-f-ya-boy-envied-by-most

Mack Maine ft. Ya Boy- I Don't Sleep

http://www.zshare.net/audio/5572550e8bba5f/

Ya Boy- I Need A Groupie

http://www.dubcnm.com/audio/2007/december/ya_boy-i_need_a_groupie-(dubcnn).mp3

This song is off Ya Boy's upcoming mixtape, "Optimus Rime"