The digital age has definitely birthed an interesting predicament. With more artists releasing multiple full-lengths in the course of a year, the overwhelming flood of MP3s can make it a chore to navigate through the music scene. Balance from The Bay celebrates his Independence Day as of 2006 which essentially makes him a veteran by today’s standards. Realizing the importance of sanctifying his discography, he’s linked up with DJ Faze for B4: Greatest Materials, an extensive project which doubles as a reminder of his stocky past as well as clear reference point for future fans. Read the rest of this entry »

DJ Skee continues his Alpha rapper mixtape onslaught that started with Freddie Gibbs and continued with Game and…Game. Now it’s Fashawn’s turn to bat and he’s ready for another hit, uh-uh-uh—Barry Bonds. Read the rest of this entry »

I had the chance to chop it up with Balance during our show with Nah Right at SXSW and he let it be known he was coming out strong in 2009 — for he is one of the Bay Area’s reigning mixtape champions. (According to him, he was the first to start a regular campaign). Up above is the first visual from his next project Nuthin But Slap Vol. 8 . Read the rest of this entry »