For the past few years, hip-hop and pop music have dominated the music industry while elevating the culture. However, R&B music has made a vast comeback with artists such as Miguel, The Weeknd, Elle Varner, and Jhene Aiko heating up the airwaves. Not to mention the hits from more veteran artists such as Usher, Trey […]
The city of Oakland has been on the rise in the music industry for the past several years. As recent breakout artists such as Sage the Gemini and IAMSU! make their mark in the entertainment world to follow suit of fellow Bay Area natives such as E-40 and Too Short, Oakland a.k.a. “The Town” is […]
Labor Day in the Bay Area is also known as the annual hip-hop holiday Hiero Day, in which people of all ages come together in Oakland to celebrate Hieroglyphics, hip-hop music culture, and support local businesses. On Monday for the third year in a row, the Bay’s own independent hip-hop collective known as Hieroglyphics held […]
On Friday, a diverse crowd filled with young people adorned in hippie and rock star style filled the seats at the Shoreline Amphitheater. Taylor Gang’s very own Wiz Khalifa brought his smoky Under The Influence of Music tour for a third year in a row. With a show lineup filled with artists who have been […]
The most discussed tour of the year had its finale Tuesday as music industry power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé stopped in San Francisco for their On The Run Tour. This tour is powered by two albums introduced to listeners in revolutionary ways: Magna Carta Holy Grail and Beyoncé. Jay-Z released Magna Carta Holy Grail exclusively […]
Fans may have heard of J. Cole’s first artist Bas appearing on Cole’s Born Sinner album on the “New York Times” track which also features 50 Cent. Bas is the first signee to Cole’s record label Dreamville Records and has received rave reviews for his latest single with Cole, “My Ni**a Just Made Bail.” The […]
This past year has been quite a whirlwind for Bruno Mars and Pharrell, so there is no question why these two funky superstars wouldn’t share the same stage for the Moonshine Jungle Tour. In 2013, Pharrell penned some infectious summer hits including Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.” He also sparked a […]
Nearly 16 years since Lauryn Hill released her solo debut and arguably one of the most praised albums in hip-hop, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her performance at the Warfield in San Francisco held a packed house of music heads and rap enthusiasts. As fans stood in line, they were excited to see the star […]
As the world has become a more Internet-savvy and social media-driven society, actor/comedian Donald Glover also known under his rap moniker, Childish Gambino, has infused digital technology into his electrifying nationwide Deep Web Tour. Not only is he known for his role on NBC’s hit show, Community, but also a hip-hop artist with verses and […]
As if Oakland needed any more soul, they sure got another dose from the superb performance by R&B singer Marsha Ambrosius at Yoshi’s in the Jack London Square area. The singer’s fans also known as her “Marshians” came out in full force to see her perform on the Friends & Lovers Tour. Music lovers have […]
The man who wears many hats as singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, and Oscar nominated sensation Pharrell Williams, is well on his way to establishing the most iconic year of his career. In 2013, his collaborations on Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” producing the soundtrack to the animated comedy Despicable Me 2, […]
A sold out crowd of R&B lovers and hip-hop radio heads filled Oakland’s Fox Theater for the 2 Good To Be T.R.U. tour featuring 2 Chainz, Pusha T, and August Alsina. Opening the tour was R&B newcomer August Alsina. With Alsina being the only singer of the tour, he constantly gave the ladies something […]
