“Philthy Rich & Friends” Playlist Is Live!
FOD Entertainment presents Philthy Rich & Friends Playlist, curated by DJ J12. The playlist features Philthy Rich, FOD Ent, and a lineup of artists bringing Bay Area street music, hustle records, and real independent energy. From the Bay to beyond, Philthy Rich & Friends Playlist is made for fans, press play and run it up!
Philthy Rich Rolls Out FOD The New Death Row Vlogs And Album!
Philthy Rich Brings FOD The New Death Row To Life With New Vlog Series Philthy Rich is giving fans more than just the music with his latest rollout. The Oakland rapper has released the FOD The New Death Row Vlogs, a 6 episode YouTube playlist that follows him through San Francisco, Modesto, Oakland, Las Vegas, […]
Empire CEO Ghazi Shami Joins American Doctor as Executive Producer!
Empire founder and CEO Ghazi Shami steps into a new creative lane, joining the Sundance documentary American Doctor as an executive producer 🎬 The project follows three American physicians who travel into Gaza to provide medical support during conflict, and has already made waves across major festival circuits including SXSW, CPH DOX, Hot Docs, and […]
Bay Area Legends E-40 & Too $hort Bring Hyphy Anthems to NFL Honors Stage
Super Bowl week showcased more than football; it highlighted the Bay Area’s powerful musical presence. In a standout cultural moment, hip-hop pioneers E-40 and Too $hort headlined the NFL Honors ceremony, bringing Northern California’s signature sound to a national stage. E-40 energized the audience with the hyphy classic “Tell Me When To Go,” drawing enthusiastic […]
EMPIRE Celebrates 15 Years with Free Pop-Up Music Museum in San Francisco
San Francisco takes center stage this Super Bowl week as EMPIRE celebrates 15 years with a free pop-up music museum inside its downtown headquarters. 🎶 Founded by Ghazi Shami, the independent powerhouse is opening its archives to the public, showcasing platinum plaques, awards, rare posters, and memorabilia that trace both the label’s evolution and the […]
BAY AREA HARPIST GEO BLENDS HIP‑HOP AT SUPER BOWL
San Mateo native Geo Lacerna, professionally known as GEO, turned heads by bringing the harp to the Super Bowl stage, proving that classical instruments can move seamlessly through hip hop, R&B, and Bay Area hyphy energy. Performing alongside LaRussell, the Yee Section, and the Co Llab Choir, @geowav showcased a sound that started in Vallejo […]
Welcome to the West Festival Announced for Oakland Arena!
🎤 WELCOME TO THE WEST FESTIVAL📍 Oakland Arena, Oakland, California📆 Saturday, March 28 🌟 Featured Artists:E-40SOBxRBEMozzyBernerFenix FlexinDJ QuikSuga Free more to be announced 🔐 Presale Password: WEST 🎟 Tickets: Available on Ticketmaster The Bay’s legends, today’s hitmakers, and the future of the sound all come together for one massive night in Oakland. SOBxRBE returns to […]
Bay Area Musician, Geo Blends Harp and Hip Hop For Super Bowl!
Bay Area musician, Geo is redefining what a harp can sound like. Blending classical strings with hip-hop, R&B, and Bay hyphy energy, the rising harpist is officially headed to the Super Bowl stage at Levi’s Stadium! She’ll be performing alongside LaRussell and other local artists, bringing pure Bay creativity into one of the biggest entertainment […]
The Jacka, Celebrating a Legend Lost Too Soon 🕊
video credit: ShotbyFresh The Bay continues to celebrate The Jacka’s voice, his vision, and everything he brought to the culture. From his groundbreaking work with Mob Figaz to his solo projects, his music still rides heavy through generations of hip hop fans who know real when they hear it. 🕊️🔥🎤 Even years after his passing, […]
Larussell Heads Bay Area House Band at Super Bowl 60! 🏈
Super Bowl 60 is turning up the volume with true Bay Area talent leading the moment 🔥 @larussell is set to headline the Tailgate experience while assembling the official house band for #SBLX at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. The performance brings local culture to one of the world’s biggest stages, blending live music, […]