History of the Bay

3d ago

Suga-T is one of the first female rappers to emerge from the West Coast and a Bay Area pioneer. Along with her brothers E-40 and D-Shot and their cousin B-Legit, she cofounded The Click and helped put Vallejo on the map. As a teen mother, Suga navigated obstacles in the streets and found her voice as a musician. She went on to make gold and platinum hits, but eventually took a hiatus from rap and went back to earn multiple college degrees. After experiencing domestic violence, Suga became a counselor to other women and coaches them on entrepreneurship, health, and wellness. In addition to writing books, selling beauty products, and working in community organizations, she continues to be active in putting out new music.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 Growing up in Vallejo & family10:01 Musical family14:49 Teen parent24:30 Women in hip-hop46:18 The Click 55:38 Captain Save A Hoe 1:00:08 2pac; San Quinn1:03:52 Sprinkle Me1:08:12 “Game Related” 1:13:45 Hiatus from rap 1:23:01 Domestic violence1:31:32 Entrepeneurship

Dec 9

For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--Turf Talk (@new_turf_talk_page) emerged during the Hyphy Movement as one of the most unique voices to come out of the Bay Area. Moving back and forth between Vallejo and SoCal, once he started rapping his dream was to sign with his cousin E-40. That became a reality when his debut album "The Street Novelist" dropped on Sick Wid It Records. He quickly became one of the most popular voices on the West Coast and collaborated with some of the biggest legends of the Bay Area. But just as his career was taking off, a personal tragedy led him to take a long hiatus from rap which he explains here for the first time. Now, Turf Talk is back into music and ready to pick up where he left off.--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 The Bay to SoCal04:13 Vallejo family ties 08:58 The streets / the music14:50 Jamie Foxx 18:02 Developing style22:28 Signing to Sick Wid It28:30 Drug case32:35 “The Street Novelist”36:51 “Hubba Rock” w/ Mac Dre43:35 Hyphy Movement, “West Coast Vaccine”48:13 “My Ghetto Report Card”51:16 Collaborations55:55 Hiatus from rap1:05:07 Upcoming music

Dec 3

History of the Bay x Mojo Labs hoodies: https://www.brandonmurio.com/hotb25-hoodie--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--Chris "C&H" Hicks is a hustler turned record executive who discovered and signed Dru Down and the Luniz to their first record deals. Growing up in Oakland during the crack era, Chris saw the music industry as a way out after watching the success of Too $hort and becoming a member of the Dangerous Crew. From behind the scenes, he helped put out hits like "I Got 5 On It" and "Pimp of the Year." He rubbed shoulders with the likes of Suge Knight, Diddy, and Eazy-E and went from independent self-distribution to partnering with major labels.--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 Intro02:18 Growing up in Oakland11:04 Streets of Oakland 19:43 Too $hort & the Dangerous Crew29:01 Signing Dru Down39:12 Luniz 45:37 Fools From The Streets52:40 “I Got 5 On It”1:02:06 Luniz vs Too $hort1:06:11 Luniz split1:10:30 Diddy & Suge1:13:48 Master P1:16:27 New artists; Larussell1:24:05 Smoke Squad

Nov 27

History of the Bay x Mojo Labs new hoodie drop on Cyber Monday, Dec. 1st at 12pm - sign up to the VIP list for early access: https://mojo-labs.com--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--Spice 1 is one of the greatest legends of Bay Area rap. Known for his gritty portrayals of street life, he got his started as a member of Too $hort's Dangerous Crew. This led to his landmark single "187 Proof" and a solo career that has spanned three decades. Spice was also a close associate of 2pac and witnessed his rise to the top. He continues to perform and put out music and has endless stories about his time in the streets and in music. --History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 Introduction 03:04 Hayward11:37 Getting into the streets20:07 Too $hort & the Dangerous Crew26:44 Opening up for NWA32:10 187 Proof38:51 Music business46:16 Scarface & DJ Screw 50:33 Mike Dream & Plan Bee 52:44 Was 2pac a Bay rapper?57:07 Biggie & “Hit Em Up”1:04:19 One Nation project1:06:49 Mac Dre1:09:09 “Runnin’ Out Da Crackhouse”1:13:45 Is Spice 1 slept on?

Nov 18

NoH8tin is a visual artist and graphic designer from Berkeley who came up in Bay Area rap’s golden era. His drawings in class at Berkeley High got enough attention that it led him to start putting his work out there just as local rap legends like Too Short, E-40, and Mac Dre were getting popular. NoH8tin landed an illustrator position with Phunky Phat Graph-X, who were responsible for almost all local album art at the time. His resume includes work for Master P including one of the earliest No Limit Records logo. --For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 History of the Bay Day 03:35 Getting into art11:24 Early Bay Area hip-hop20:39 Love for mobb music28:24 Mac Dre “All Damn Day”34:44 In-A-Minute Records 36:47 Phunky Phat Graph-X40:40 No Limit Records54:44 Nakia; Rally Ral58:42 Delinquentz; C-Bo; Black Dynasty1:01:18: Sonya C; TRU1:05:16 Money B1:08:06 Luniz

Nov 12

Domino is a member of the legendary Hieroglyphics crew but usually plays a behind-the-scenes role as a producer and manager. He's the only member of the Oakland-based collective to come from San Francisco, where he gravitated away from the typical Bay Area rap scene towards more East Coast influences. This led him to Groove Merchant Records and meeting New York A&R Dante Ross, who introduced him to Del The Funky Homosapien. Since then, Domino played a major role in Souls of Mischief and Casual getting major label deals, then launching their own Hieroglyphics Imperium label. For over 30 years, he's been making a living from music and helping artists navigate the ever-changing landscape of the industry.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 Introduction02:08 Valencia Gardens08:25 Early demos18:50 Groove Merchant25:57 Dante Ross & Del31:23 Managing Casual37:17 What makes a good manager?48:04 Joining Hiero50:09 Jive & Elektra1:03:06 Going independent 1:14:12 Industry changes1:21:26 Near-death experience 1:30:34 Longevity1:36:52 New music

Oct 31

3rd Annual History of the Bay Day, 11.9.25 at Public Works, SF - ticket link: https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/3rd-annual-history-of-the-bay-day-159082 Started in Oakland by Mike Dream, TDK crew has been holding down Bay Area graffiti since the early 80's. Their work is informed by a deep political, social, and cultural consciousness plus a dedication to skills, style, and technique. In this epsiode they reflect on the life and death of Mike Dream, his influence over the crew and the rest of the world, and how TDK has become more of a family than a crew. Featuring Spie, Vogue, Krash, Dyl, Meut, Done, Cheph, Kufue, Amend, and Stash.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: historyofthebaypodcast@gmail.com---History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 Introductions05:29 History of Oakland graffiti14:09 Dream starting TDK46:29 “ The Best of Both Worlds”53:02 Dream’s influence56:13 “Erotic City “production59:46 Tattoo and airbrush1:05:35 No Justice No Peace show1:13:26 Culture1:25:20 TDK family

Oct 21

3rd Annual History of the Bay Day, 11.9.25 at Public Works, SF - ticket link: https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/3rd-annual-history-of-the-bay-day-159082Dug One is one of the most influential graffiti writers from the Bay Area. Growing up adjacent to San Francisco in Daly City, his love of art took him from cartoons, cholo styles, to New York-inspired letters. Dug witnessed the birth of graffiti in the Bay and was a founding member of TMF crew. His crew made history by painting epic productions at legendary yards and also battling Crayone's TWS crew over a clash of styles. As San Francisco became a graffiti destination for writers around the world, Dug advanced his skills and studied in art school. Eventually he made a career doing design work and moved to New York City to cofound Morning Breath, Inc. Morning Breath has produced Grammy-winning design work for bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Nirvana while still staying true to Dug's love of graffiti and characters.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: historyofthebaypodcast@gmail.com---History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 History of the Bay Day03:05 Growing up Daly City 07:53 Cholo styles10:55 Hip-hop15:59 Early graffiti 21:23 Funk style29:06 RW to TMF34:54 Painting productions40:57 Psycho City45:13 Golden Age of SF Graff 53:28 Wreck Shop1:00:10 Mike Dream1:02:42 TMF vs TWS1:11:39 90’s styles1:14:38 Morning Breath Inc1:21:17 Qbert & Wave Twisters1:25:09 Music art & Grammys 1:31:54 Retiring from graffiti#graffiti #streetart #podcast #interview #documentary