‘Can We Use That Beat?’: Inside Souls of Mischief’s ‘Make Your Mind Up’

Tajai, Phesto, A-Plus and Opio—were still in high school when they started recording with fellow Hieroglyphics crewmate Del ...
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In the ’90s, California Music Channel Became the MTV of Bay Area Rap

Andy Kawanami and Chuy Gomez (left to right) hosted ‘Hip Hop Friday’ on the California Music Channel in the ’90s. The channel became a crucial outlet for Bay Area rappers on their way to national ...

Freestyling her way to freedom: A look at Bay Area rapper Lil MC's musical journey

For Bay Area artist and domestic violence survivor Megan Correa, known on stage as Lil MC, hip-hop has always been more than ...