Tag Archives: Oakland

Oakland/Brooklyn-based electro-soul singer Corina Corina has spent the past five years touring nonstop. On a 2015 tour alongside Dj Halo (Fake Four), Corina began writing what would become a tribute project to two of her favorite artists, Killer Mike and El-P, also known as Run the Jewels. The timing of the project was perfect because her younger sibling, Mari C., …

By way of California via the Bay Area, Killa Fresh kicks things off for his 2017 run with his brand new single entitled “Ask Why”.

Oakland emcee C5 releases the first single titled “Straight Up” from his upcoming EP, “Only Up From Here”, slated to be released at the top of the new year. On the record, the young creative self-proclaims himself as “the best on the West Coast”, backing it up with flow and lyricism. His last project “Dorm Flow 2″ dropped in January of this year. Listen …

Oakland’s L-Kata leaks a joint from from his forthcoming mixtape, #UpFromHere. The song is titled “Actin” and speaks about the topic of supposed hitters that are merely fronting for the camera and such. Catch the Bay Area wave down low. #UpFromHere Mixtape by L-Kata

Oakland, California’s Mike Martin returns to the scene with his new four track EP, “Hustler’s Rehab”. The rising rapper goes in on some mega edgy trap bangers showcasing his booth work by singing and songwriting. He’s got an obvious passion for the money and is willing to do whatever it takes to get to the money. Check out his brand …

Oakland’s new songstress, Aziza Cree, gets real in her new “Famous” visual. With lyrics by Dan IDK, the Bay Area beauty asks, “what would you do?” repeatedly as she sings about some of the lows that many have reached just to see their name in lights. https://youtu.be/bm_wj8nr9F0

John Brooks brings his unique Bay Area flavor to the Hip Hop world with help from Los Angeles producer J. Stew for the nine track album titled “Authentic The Book Of John”. The Oakland native provides melodic deliveries with a mixture of commercial and street singles. Check it out below and let us know what you think.

Oakland, California R&B songwriter Jane Handcock steps out from behind the scenes to releases her Raphael Saadiq presented debut project, “Truth Be Told”. Handcock has worked behind the scenes with many big names in the music business, including Kelly Rowland , Big K.R.I.T., KeKe Palmer, Tank , Tyrese, Kehlani and producers Teddy Riley, The Social Experiment, Justice League, Vinylz, Harmony …

In preparations for his upcoming EP “Pinehurst”, Oregon recording artist Samuel The 1st offers up a new song featuring Oakland emcee Brookfield Deuce entitled, “Inner City Blues”. The song is opened up by Deuce who drops knowledge on the streets. Samuel then drops in on the second verse and uses his time to speak about his goals and ambitions. The …

Fall in love with the sounds of Oakland, California songwriter Mansa as he sings about the feeling of being “Uncomfortable”, his new six minute plus long smash hit. From the first press of the play button, listeners are treated to illustrious instrumentation provided by Kuya and you guessed it, Mansa himself. This is more than a mere single, it’s more …