The West Coast’s independent voice — cover to cover. Interviews, reviews, the Scout Report and the artists shaping the Bay Area sound, transcribed and rebuilt for the web.
The team behind the issue — and a word from the editors.
Lil Blood’s Evolution Transcends Boundaries
Celebrating the life and legacy of The Jacka — Photos by @europeanian
The hottest new releases from around the Bay — reviewed.
Unsigned hype, top producers, execs, publishing and studios to watch.
An exclusive journey to the BET Awards in Los Angeles.
Sar B-Child is Real Hip Hop — Photo by @europeanian
Oakland’s Own Romenowski
“Digital Purple” — out now on all major platforms
Yun’ Doe Drops Two New Releases
“Falling Up” and the visual “Fallen”
Sacramento’s Own J Givens
Oakland’s DLabrie Does Annual Asia Tour
Wavy Kamp Fee — Carter Block Entertainment
San Francisco Hip Hop Artist Trensetta — Photo by @europeanian
Godspeed Tha Gr8 & The Wing Team
Lil Slugg Has Viral Single “Sweet Lady”
Manny Jessop — Dirt to Diamonds
LaRussell House Party with Bustan Inc
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