"East Oakland,CA" Rapper "DB Tha General" (13) Tracks Off "I Invented Gas" (Mix Tape)
"Too Much Pain" "Cry" "Relax" "Me & My N*gga" "Bitch Azz N*gga" "AM PM" "Ya Dun" "Duck Down" "Crack" "Run This Shit" "Johnny Mad Dog" "Slide" "Outro"
Twitter: @dbthageneral
With rap influences like "Bone Thugz & Harmony" its easy to see how his spastic rap style uniquely sets him apart from other rappers, in and out the "Bay".
When you hear "DB Tha General" spit on any track, you know its him who wrecked that. He's rough, he's grimy, he's gutter, he's street, but he speaks the real in every lyric he leaks.
For me "DB Tha General" is like a breath of fresh air, in a time of stale rappers making slappers. He's his own dude, and aint trying to impress you with nothing but his lyrical talents. If you don't like it, believe me you're gonna love it. Once you hear "DB Tha General" he will be "Yo Favorite Rapper" making hood to hood slappers.
"DB Tha General" started slinging rhymes at the age of 8, and certainly doesn't lack for confidenceor skill. He receives a sizeable degree of acclaim for his two gritty, street-smart albums "Welcome To Tha Navy" and "Yo Favorite Rapper".
Representing the "Bay Area's" struggling inner city youth culture, "DB" is the straight up no chaser, raw street artist representing his people in the "Freshmen 10". He tells it like it is, and you better believe him when he speaks," say DJ AMEN of 106 KMEL.
"Thizzler On The Roof" and "Badmouth ENT" present the "Bay's" own uncontrollable substance "DB Tha General's", mix tape "Invented GAS", hosted by "DJ Amen". With 14 tracks of 99 octane premium unleaded GAS straight out of "East Oakland", you best believe this is hood tested and block approved.
Spotlighting (26) Tracks From Bay Area (707) "Fairfield" Super Producer "Rick Rock"
Twitter: @RickRockbeats
(1996) 2PAC -"ALL EYEZ ON ME" (1999) Spice 1- "Immortalized" (2000) Jay Z "Squeeze 1st" (2000) Jay-z, Snoop, Bleek, and Rell -"Get Your Mind Right Mami" (2000) Jay Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek -"Change The Game" (2000) E-40 "Loyalty and Betrayal" (2001) Beanie Segal -"I Dont Do Much" (2001) Fabolous Ft Nate Dogg-"Can't Deny It" (2001) Yukmouth Ft. Outlawz "We Gone Ride" (2002) WC Ft Case - "Flirt" (Instrumental) (2002) Busta Rhymes Ft Flipmode Squad & Mariah Carey "I Know What You Want" (2002) Angie Martinez ft Sacario & Lil Mo -"If I Could Go" (2002) Busta Rhymes- "It Ain't Safe No More" (2002) B-LEGIT/TOO $HORT "SO INTERNATIONAL" (2002) Erick Sermon Ft. Red Man- "React" (2002) E-40 "It's All Gravity" (2002) Will Smith- "Born to Reign" (2003) Fabolous -"Not Give A Fuck" (2003) E40 "Northern Califoolya" (2003) E-40 ft Turf Talk "Gasoline" (2004) Method Man-"Tical 0: The Prequel" (2004) Mase- "Welcome Back" (2004) Turf Tak ft E-40 and Stress "It's A Slumper"(2005) Ray Cash-"Cash On Delivery" (2005) The Federation "Go Dumb" (2011) RICK ROCK FT BATTLE LOCO "ROCKET" (Video)
"Rick Rock" is a cool @ss dude that I went to Armijo High School with in "Fairfield, CA". I was a freshman, when he was a senior. I had one class with him and he was crazy. Even though he was short, I thought he was so cute.
Back then he told "yo mama jokes" and was the resident "beat boxer". I even think back then he was break dancing and rapping, too.
He was hella popular and friends with my brother (Leo Wright) and friends with my son's father, (J-Bone) and I've never heard anyone have a bad word to say about him, EVER. So, when he made it, it made a city proud, it made the "Bay Area" proud.
"Rick Rock" has been platinum and gold record producer since 1994, and still make'n it happen and keep'n us clap'n. His name might not be out there like other producers names, but that doesn't take away his catalog of fame. "Rick Ross" continues to be one of the most reliable and employed West Coast rap producers of his time. His first record on a major label was "Gamers" remix by the "Conscious Daughters", but "Change The Game" with "Jay-Z" was nominated for a Grammy.
"Rick Rock" began based out of (707) "Fairfield, California" (Bay Area), but has since moved to "Sacramento, CA" but still claims "Fairfield" as home. In the early years of his career "Rick Rock" was aligned closely with "E-40", where he began earning major credits in 1996, when he contributed tracks to "2 Pac" on "All Eyez On Me" & "40's" "Hall Of Game". In the years to follow, he cranked out productions mainly for West Coast rappers like "Keak Da Sneak", "Spice 1", and "Xzibit". Don't get it twisted, he was globally talented and he even worked with mainstream artists like "Will Smith", "Fabolous", "Mariah Carey", "Method Man", "Busta Rhymes" and more.
"Rick Rock" eventually signed a contract with Virgin Records to present a group of his own, called "Federation", who debuted in 2003, releasing the single "Hyphy", whose title would soon become a "Bay Area" movement. "WIth Rick Rock beats, yea, fella's I'll rock it".
Now, dropping his solo project, "Rocket", the producer/rapper has come full circle. He gives props and credit to another "Fairfield" super producer "Mike Mosely", for introducing him on the scene, and showing the do's and don'ts to be successful as a producer. Still having aspirations of doing more, "Rick Rock" would like to work with "Lil Wayne". Notes his favorite producers are "Dr. Dre", "Timbaland", "Neptunes", "Pete Rock" and "DJ Premier". The artist who left the most lasting impression is "Left Eye", because she was extremely smart, talked sh*t, and had views on issues that were real unique.
What's next for the super producer? Only he knows, but rather it's in front or behind the mic, it's gonna be tight!
RICK ROCK DISCOGRAPHY:
-B-Legit ft. Rick Rock - Bag Habit off "Hard 2 B-Legit" - B-Legit ft. Rick Rock,Harm - I'm Singlin off "Hard 2 B-Legit" - B-Legit ft. Too $hort - So International off "Hard 2 B-Legit" - B-Legit ft. E-40 - Straight Fool off "Hard 2 B-Legit" - B-Legit ft. Harm - Whatcha Talkin off "Hard 2 B-Legit" - Beanie Sigel ft. Daz Dillinger - For My Niggaz off "The Reason" - Beanie Sigel - I Don't Do Much off "The Reason" - Busta Rhymes ft. Mariah Carey, The Flipmode Squad "I Know What You Want" - Busta Rhymes ft. Spliff Star - Make It Clap off "It Ain't Safe No More" - Busta Rhymes ft. Carl Thomas "The Struggle Will Be Lost" - C-Bo ft. C-Bo,Lil' Cyco,Pizzo,Marvaless,Thug Misses "Dub C M'd Out" - C-Bo - Enemy Of The State off "Enemy Of The State" - C-Bo ft. Yukmouth - Spray Yourself off "Enemy Of The State" - Celly Cel ft. Silkk The Shocker - **** Tha World off "The Best Of Celly Cel" - Celly Cel ft. Silkk The Shocker - **** Tha World off "The G Filez" - DJ Clue ft. Jay-Z,Daz Dillinger,Kurupt,Beanie Sigel,Memphis Bl "Change The Game Remix - from The Professional 2" - DJ Clue ft Ghostface Killah,Raekwon -Cream 2001 off "The Professional 2" - E-40 ft. Kaveo - $999,999 + $1 = A Mealticket - E-40 ft. Rankin Scroo - Act A Ass off "Breakin News" - E-40 ft. Fabolous - Automatic off "Grit e Grind" - E-40 ft. Ice Cube - Behind Gates off "Loyalty And Betrayal" - E-40 - Breakin News off "Breakin News" - E-40 - End Of The World off "Grit e Grind" - E-40 - Fallin' Rain off "Grit e Grind" - E-40 ft. Turf Talk,Doonie - Gasoline off "Breakin News" - E-40 - Hot [produced by Rick Rock off "Breakin News" - E-40 ft. Turf Talk "I Got Dat Work" - E-40 - It's A Man's Game off "Grit e Grind" - E-40 - It's All Gravity off "Grit e Grind" - E-40 - It's Pimpin' off "Loyalty And Betrayal" - E-40 - Loyalty And Betrayal off "Loyalty And Betrayal" - E-40 - Married To The Ave off "Breakin News" - E-40 ft. A-1 - Mayhem off "The Element Of Surprise" - E-40 ft. San Quinn,B-Legit,E-A-Ski,Messy Marv,Keak Da Sneak Northern Califoolya off "Breakin News" - E-40 ft. DJ Kay Slay - One Night Stand off "Breakin News" - E-40 - The Element Of Surprise off "The Element Of Surprise" - E-40 - The Slap off "Grit e Grind" - E-40 - Why They Don't **** With Us off "Grit e Grind" - Edi and Kastro ft. Outlawz,Yukmouth,Hellraza -Born A Souljah off "Blood Brothers" - Erick Sermon ft. Keith Murray - Hold Up Dub off "React" - Fabolous ft. Nate Dogg - Can't Deny it - off "Ghetto Fabolous" - Fabolous - Not Give A **** off "Street Dreams" - Jay-Z ft. Memphis Bleek, Beani Sigel "Change Tha Game" - Jay-Z ft. Snoop Dogg -Get Your Mind Right Mami - Jay-Z - Parking Lot Pimpin off "Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia]" - Jay-Z - Squeeze 1st [produced by Rick Rock off "Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia" - Jayo Felony ft. Spice 1 - Gang Bangin **** off "Crip Hop" - Keak Da Sneak ft. Rankin Scroo - Freakalistic off "Copium" - Keak Da Sneak - Hi-Volume - off "Copium" - Keak Da Sneak ft. E-40 - T-shirt, Blue Jeans and Nike's off "Copium" - Keak Da Sneak ft. E-40 - T-Shirt,Blue Jeans And Nike's off "Copium" - Keak Da Sneak ft. Dola Ike - What It Do - off "Copium" - Keak Da Sneak and Agerman - Hit The Gas Again off "Dual Committee" - Killa Tay ft. Cosmo - Snake Eyes- off "Snake Eyes" - Left Eye ft. Jazze Pha - Jenny - off Supernova] - Ma$e ft. Puff Daddy - Breathe,Stretch,Shake - off "Welcome Back" - Ma$e - I Owe - off "Welcome Back" - Ma$e - Into What You Say off "Welcome Back" - Mac Mall - Intro - off "Untouchable" - Mac Mall - Outro - off "Untouchable" - Mack 10 ft. Jazze Pha - Keep It Gangsta off "The Paper Route" - Marvaless ft. Killa Tay - Bonnie e Clyde - off "Fearless" - Marvaless ft. Dooni Baby - Eyez On The Prize (Radio) - off Fearless] - Marvaless - Fearless - offFearless] - Marvaless ft. Laroo - Ghetto Tales - offFearless] - Marvaless - Nightmare - off Fearless] - Marvaless - The Struggle - off Fearless] - Mc Eiht - Compton Bomb - off We Come Strapped] - Messy Marv ft. Missippi - Hypnotic - off Disobayish] - Messy Marv ft. Ive Low - Well... - off Disobayish] - Method Man ft. Streetlife - The Prequel - off Tical 0, The Prequel] - Phife Dawg - Tha Club Hoppa - off Ventilation: Da LP] - Pizzo ft. E-40 - Godzilla - off Major Work Soundtrack] - RBL Posse - An Eye For An Eye - off An Eye For An Eye] - RBL Posse - Concrete Jungle - off An Eye For An Eye] - RBL Posse ft. Mc Eiht,Tela,TQ - Gotta Get Mine from Bootlegs and Bay **** (The Resume)] - RBL Posse ft. Tela,TQ,Mc Eiht - Gotta Git Mine - off An Eye For An Eye] - RBL Posse ft. Big Lurch,Mystikal,Doonie Baby - How We Comin' - off An Eye For An Eye] - RBL Posse ft. Doonie Baby,Kinsmoke - No Time 4 That - off Bootlegs and Bay **** (The Resume)] - RBL Posse - The Individual - off An Eye For An Eye]
Rep Power: 3022985 - Richie Rich ft. 2Pac - Niggas Done Changedoff Seasoned Veteran] - RL ft. Jermaine Dupri - Ghetto - off Hardball Soundtrack] - Spice 1 - 187 Proof (2 Thougin') - off Immortalized] - Spice 1 ft. Danesha Simon - Can I Hit It? - off Immortalized] - Spice 1 ft. Den Fen,Kyoz - **** The World off Immortalized] - Spice 1 ft. Cherelle Fortier - Gone With The Wind off Immortalized] - Spice 1 - High Powered -off Immortalized] - Spice 1 - Immortalized -off Immortalized] - Spice 1 - Kill Street Blues - off The Black Bossalini] - Spice 1 ft. Half-A-Mil,Ike Dirty - Ride Fo Mine - off Immortalized] - Spice 1 ft. Too $hort,Yukmouth,Roger Troutman - Suckas Do What They Can (Real Playaz) - off Immortalized] - Spice 1 ft. Saafir - Thug Poetry - off Immortalized] - Spice 1 - U Can't Fade Me - off Immortalized] - Spice 1 - Wanna Be A G -off The Black Bossalini] - Spice 1 ft. Noreaga - What The **** - off Immortalized] - State Property - Do You Want Me - off State Property] - Tha Eastsidaz ft. Kokane,Rick Rock - Sticky Fingers - off Duces 'N Trayz The Old Fashioned Way] - The Federation - Crazy (Skit) - off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Damn -off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Damn (Interlude) -off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Donkey - off Federation - The Album] - The Federation ft. Next Level - Ghetto Love Song off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Go Dumb -off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Go To Work -off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Hoes In Here - off Federation - The Album] - The Federation ft. E-40 - Hyphy - offFederation - The Album] - The Federation ft. Undaflow - In Love With A Hoodrat -off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Intro off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Mayhem - off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Momma Dot (Skit) off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - Sickness - off Major Work Soundtrack] - The Federation ft. Daz Dillinger - We Ride off Federation - The Album] - The Federation ft. Twista,Undaflow - What If I Had A Gun [produced by Rick Rock - from Federation - The Album] - The Federation ft. Dorado Red - What It Is [produced by Rick Rock - off Federation - The Album] - The Federation ft. Kinsmoke,Battle Loc - You Don't Want It off Federation - The Album] - The Federation - You Might See Mek -off Federation - The Album] - Turf Talk ft. Droop-E,B-Slimm - Don't Do It -off Street Novelist] - Turf Talk ft. E-40,Stress - It's Ah Slumper off Street Novelist] - Turf Talk ft. E-40 - The Soil off Street Novelist] - WC ft. Case - Flirt off Ghetto Heisman] - West Coast Mafia Gang ft. 151,Lil' Cyco,C-Bo,Gotti - Gangsta- off Gang Affiliated] - West Coast Mafia Gang ft. Gotti,Lil' Cyco,C-Bo - I Ain't For The Games - off Gang Affiliated] - Xzibit - Break Yourself [produced by Rick Rock - off Man Vs Machine] - Xzibit ft. Snoop Dogg - D.N.A. (Drugs-N-Alkahol) off Restless] - Xzibit - Missin U off Man Vs Machine] - Xzibit - Mutha****a - off Weapons of Mass Destruction] - Xzibit ft. Dr.Dre - Symphony In X Major - off Man Vs Machine] - Yukmouth ft. Outlawz - We Gone Ride - off Thug Lord The New Testament]
RICK ROCK FEAT BATTLE LOCO "ROCKET" (Official Video)
"2 Pac" "All Eyez On Me"
(1999) Spice 1 "Immortalized"
(2000) Jay Z "Squeeze 1st"
(2000) Jay-z, Snoop, Bleek, and Rell "Get Your Mind Right Mami"
(2000) Jay Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek "Change The Game"
(2000) E-40 "Loyalty and Betrayal"
(2001) Beanie Segal "I Dont Do Much"
(2001) Fabolous Ft Nate Dogg "Can't Deny It"
(2001) Yukmouth Ft. Outlawz "We Gone Ride"
(2002) E-40 "It's All Gravity"
(2002) Busta Rhymes Ft Flipmode Squad & Mariah Carey "I Know What You Want"
(2002) B-LEGIT/TOO $HORT "SO INTERNATIONAL"
(2002) WC Featuring. Case - "Flirt" (Instrumental)
(2002) Angie Martinez feat Sacario & Lil Mo "If I Could Go"
(2002) Busta Rhymes "It Ain't Safe No More"
(2002) Erick Sermon Ft. Red Man "React"
(2002) Will Smith "Born to Reign"
(2003) E-40 ft Turf Talk "Gasoline"
(2003) E40 "Northern Califoolya"
(2003) Fabolous "Not Give A F*ck"
(2004) Turf Tak ft E-40 and Stress "It's A Slumper"
Its my pleasure, to introduce this "West Oakland" treasure, Rapper "Anomosity" Of the "P Coat Mafia", and a member of the "Real Talk Movement". With his ($$) Hollo Tip Flows ($S) over beats, its no wonder why he's been dubbed as "the next voice of the streets".
What I like about "Anomosity" is that he actually has something to say. Not since the age of "Tupac" has a "Bay Area" rapper dared to be different. Dared to make a difference and rap about real issues other than "Pimp'n", "Hoes" & "Dough".
Yes, he's controversial, yes, he's hardcore with his lyrics, but you're gonna love it when you hear it. But, at the same time he's gonna educate your mind and entertain your behind. He's versatile, with a street and political style.
After living a portion of his life going in and out of jail and prison, in 2005, "Anomosity" came to the realization that he was quickly heading towards a dead end. "Anomosity" made the decision to completely transform his life so he could be there for his family.
Through his music, "Anomosity" took the lessons he learned from the streets and turned them into a positive and knowledgeable message, that he delivers in your face at a rapid pace.
"Anomosity" tries to serve as a source of inspiration and wisdom by keeping "GOD" first and keeping "GOD" as his source of strength. He exudes and embodies a philosophy of hope, and remains focused on redirecting misguided youth, to help them see the brutal realities of the street, and to work hard in achieving all of their goals, because they ARE worth it.
"Anomosity's" career is just starting to take off and the future is full of endless opportunities. Along with his "P Coat Mafia" he's working on CD production, in the close future.
He feels blessed to have such a versatile team, which he launched, within "P.CoatMafia" (I.N.C.) and is using their versatility to his advantage, to take over the rap game and make a change.
"Anomosity's" debut 19 track album "Prizonology_Political Affiliation" is available on iTunes, and he is currently working on his first mixtape "Ain't No Beat Safe".
The future is looking bright for "Anomosity", who is driven by a wonderful purpose, along with everyone supporting him, the possibilities are endless!
Smarter than your average rapper, "Anomosity", wants to do more, be more and have more, so he plans on enrolling in school after completion of his mixtape to study business, and music marketing. Eventually he would like to star in a movie that he co-writes and co-produces.
Even though he is a dreamer, "Anomosity" is a credible illustration proving that if we continue to keep "GOD" first and make the right choices,for the right reasons,....anything is possible.
"Got Rich Twice" Video -"E-40" Ft "Turk Talk" "Do Me Right"-Ft "The R.O.D Project" "Bad Boy" Ft. "Mistah F.A.B." "Go Shopping" "First Date"-Ft. "Twelve Gauge Shotie" "In The Heart Of The Ghetto" "The Po Police" Ft. "E-40" "LIVE AT THE HIPPO" -"J.Blaze" & "Turf Talk" "Good Game" "Do The Robot" "3 Freaks" Ft. "Keak Da Sneak" (Official Video) "Hood Boi" (Official Video) "Broke N*ggas" "Gasoline"-"E-40" ft "Turf Talk" "I Got Dat Work"-"E-40" ft "Turf Talk" "Slumper" Ft. "E-40" "Hyphy" (The Bay Area Remix) "The Federation" Ft. Keak Da Sneak, E-40, San Quinn, Turf Talk
Twitter: @RealTurfTalk
Born "Demar Bernstein", in Vallejo, Ca in 1979 and later host to the name "Turf Talk". Growing up in Pomona at the age of 3 years old, lead "Turf Talk" to a lifestyle of gang involvement and hustling. Due to his actions, he faced lots of trouble and became expelled from school.
His parents chose to home school "Turf Talk", and during this time, he began to emulate the rappers by writing his own verses. He soon learned that he had a talent for writing music.
As his cousin Earl Stevens AKA E-40, Danell Stevens AKA D-Shot, Brandt AKA B-Legit and Tenina Stevens AKA Suga-T were building The Click. This group ultimately became the foundation for "Sic Wid It Records" .
"Turf Talk" admired the ambitions of his Northern Cali Family and had early aspirations to join the First Family of Rap.
After living in hotel rooms for four to five years, "Turf Talk" returned to Vallejo in (1999) and began to pursue his rap career.
Upon returning to school, "Turf Talk" was encouraged by family and friends to enter a school talent show: where he would become the Grand Prize Winner. It was from this point forward that he had confidence enough to ask E-40 for his assistance.
Originally rapping under the name "Killa Kane", "Turf Talk" would first appear alongside Mac Shawn, another younger cousin of E-40, on the compilation CD "Worldwide Bosses" & "Playas" (2001). His breakthrough came in (2003) performing the hook for the "MTV"-aired E-40 track "Gasoline", (B-side) to the single "One Night Stand".
On July 30, 2005 The Champ hit the stage when the MC called his name as the winner of "The Rookie of the Year" at the B.A.R. Awards on July 30, 2011 at the Masonic Center on Nob Hill. The competition included Bay Area Rap Artists: Vital, Mark D, Mr. Tower, YA Boy, Mistah FAB, Nasty Nate and Dem Hood Stars.
In the booming "Bay Area" Hip Hop scene, "Turf Talk" has achieved the championship belt. The man behind hits "Its ah Slumper" and "Sav Out" and his colab with "The Federation" on "Hyphy" is noted all around the region, even in New York.
In the early hours of July 14, 2005, "Turf Talk" suffered several shots to the face from a low caliber pellet shotgun, after being apparently targeted leaving a recording studio in Vallejo. He was treated at the Sutter Solano Medical Center and made a quick and full recovery.
"Turf Talk" would go on to appear on three tracks on E-40's (2003) album Breakin News as well as cement his growing reputation in the Bay Area's new movement by guesting in style on the official remix to The Federation's hit "Hyphy".
In (2004) "Turf Talk" released his highly anticipated debut album "The Street Novelist" featuring his mentor E-40, The Federation and a range of Sick Wid It Records' artists. The CD included the Rick Rock's produced smash "It's Ah Slumper" and one of the final guest appearances of Mac Dre.
In (2006) "Turf Talk" secured further exposure by appearing on E-40's Billboard 200 success story "My Ghetto Report Card" as well as MTV's "Hyphy Music Insight My Block: The Bay". His influence on the "Hyphy" movement was featured in Hip Hop magazines "The Source" & "XXL"
In the summer of (2006) "Turf Talk" extended his cross-genre, national and international reputation after being invited to feature on the DJ Shadow V music video alongside Keak Da Sneak , as well as a supporting role in a tour of Europe and Japan.
The tour climaxed with a performance in front of over 25,000 at the Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park on June 23. "Turf Talk" appeared alongside Bay Area emcees Mistah Fab and Nump, in a line-up which included Massive Attack, Pharrell, Gnarls Barkley and Damian Marley.
When I first heard these dudes, I swear I wanted to be down with their crew, cuz I love how they do what they do. Oakland dudes, The "Trunk Boiz", are best known for their hit songs "Cupcake No Filling", "Scraper Bikes", "Don't Act Like A B*tch".
(13) Videos From "West Oakland's" "J Stalin" CEO-Rapper Of "Live Wire" Records
Twitter: @JSTALINLIVEWIRE
"Try Again Tomorrow" (Official Video) "Everyday My Birthday" (Official Video) "Rock Day" (Official Video) "Self Made Millionaire"(Official Video) "Stop My Shine"(Official Video) "Last Night"(Official Video) "Across the Water" (Official Video) Philthy Rich f/ J. Stalin & Clyde Carson "What U Know" (Official Video) Philthy Rich f/ The Hoodstarz & J. Stalin "10 Feet Deep" (Official Video) Philthy Rich,J Stalin, Beeda Weeda & Stevie Joe "Straight From Oakland" (Official Video) "Lyrical Exercise" (Official Video) Philthy Rich ft J Stalin & Lil Blood "So Hard" (Official Video) Guce, J. Stalin, and Shady Nate "ANOTHER QUELO" (Official Video)
"Jovan Smith", better known in and out the "Bay" as, "J. Stalin", is one of the hottest rappers in the "Bay Area", coming live and direct from "Oakland, Ca". "J. Stalin" grew up in the "Cypress Village" housing projects in "West Oakland". Not unlike many youth in "West Oakland" "J. Stalin" did not grow up rich, and he always had a thirst for money.
"J. Stalin" at a young age learned that making his own money, was the only money to make. As a young child he began selling candy bars on the "BART" trains. At 13, he began to record and sell rap music, and this began his love for music and money. Unfortunately, he began to sell drugs in his neighborhood, got caught, and at the age of 17 spent eleven months on parole and doing weekends at the "Juvenile Hall" for a year.It was here that "Stalin" began to realize that there was money to be had, and he picked up a pen and a pad and began to create an arsenal of demos, that would eventually end up in the hands of "Richie Rich".
"J. Stalin", may have a young and boyish-look, but on the mic, you will get shook. "J. Stalin" came up with his rap name from dictator, "Joseph Stalin", because they shared the same initials, was shot call'n and was an all around beast, who was feared, loved and respected by many. As "Stalin" says when asked how and why he jose the name, "He was short like me, but he was always smashin' on everybody". "J. Stalin's" big break came from "DJ Daryl", who is the owner of a local recording studio. "DJ Daryl" slapped "J.Stalin" on a track, "Bay Area" rap veteran, "Richie Rich", heard it, and was impressed enough to put "J. Stalin" on three tracks in his 2002 album "Nixon Pryor Roundtree". "J. Stalin" became a member or "Richie Rich's" group called "The Replacement Killers", and went on to record several tracks on two more of "Richie Rich's" albums.
Chosen by "E-40" and "Too Shoort" as the "Next Big Thing Out Of The Bay", "Stalin" began to record and perform with "Bay Area" heavy hit'n artists such as "G-Stack", "Beeda Weeda", "Keak Da Sneak" "San Quinn", "E-40", "The Luniz, "The Team", "The Frontline", "Mob Figaz", "Yukmouth", "Numskull", "Shock G", "Jacka" "Yukmouth" and many others.
By 2006 "J. Stalin" had released roughly 7 mixtapes and had four releases scheduled for 2007. "Mekanix" and "Zoo Entertainment" released "Stalin's" first studio album called "On Behalf of the Streets" in early May 2007, which arrived just as the "Bay’s"-"Hyphy" movement was fading away and turning into a more dirty and more street-level sound that was dubbed “Go.” By the release of "Gas Nation", in 2008, he had become a local hero, but on a national level his name was only known by hip-hop heads. But now, this all changed a year later when his collaborative effort with "Guce" on "Giants and Elephants", plus a new solo album, "Prenuptial Agreement", which both made waves. But the ones that took him around the park, and smacked him off da charts, was his hit singles "Rock Day", "Birthday" & "Try Again Tomorrow". "J. Stalin" is the President of "Town Thizzness", which is a sub-division of the late "Mac Dre's" company called "Thizz ENT". Seeing that you make more money by calling the shots, he became owner of his own record label called "Livewire Records". "Stalin" is also the front man in his group, "Livewire Da Gang". The "Livewire Gang" consists of many artists from various neighborhoods in North, East, and West Oakland. With a heavy hitter roster with "Shady Nate", "Jay Jonah", "Philthy Rich", "Stevie Joe", "Lil Rue", "Lil Blood", "R.O.B.", "Ronald Mack", "Kiwi Da Beast", "HD", "L Jay", "Ant Mack", "Ruben Stunner", "Will Da Thrill", "Maj Guttah" and "Mayback", they just can't come whack!
2006: On Behalf Of The Streets
2006: The Real World: West Oakland
2007: DJ Fresh Presents: The Tonite Show (with Beeda Weeda)
2008: Gas Nation
2009: The Real World: East & West Edition (with Mayback)
2009: Giants & Elephants (with Guce)
2010: Prenuptial Agreement
2010: The Anullment
2010: Women & Money (with Lil Kev)
2010: The Real World: Part 3
2011: Memoirs of a Curb Server
To see "J. STALIN" live check out his "One Man Band Tour"
July 14th & 15th in Kansas City, Mo July 16th & 17th in Ohio July 21st in Vacaville, Ca @shady28nate release party Aug. 6th Gstown, Ohio Aug. 12th Reno, Nv Aug. 30th Bakersfield, Ca Sep. 1st Fresno, Ca Sep. 23rd Paso Roblos, Ca Sep. 24th San Luis Obispo, Ca
"D.O.P.E" (Official Music Video) "Be Me", "OK", "We On Top", "Ready 4 Whateva" Ft. "Black Knight" "Freezin' Faces", "Miseducation" "Skyscraper Dream" ft. Black Knight "Oo Oh" ft. Young Rell aka Young Tower "LIFERs" ft Sky Manzanetti "Tomorrow" ft Melinda Watts "Next In Line" ft Kia
Twitter: @transparent82.com
"Dwight Taylor Sr"., a.k.a. "Transparent", is an International gospel rapper, motivational speaker, and mentor. This 2010 Stellar Award Nominee, for "Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year" won the "Best of the Blessed" Artist of the Year award at the 2009 Christian Music Awards (CMA).
"Transparent" was also nominated for 6 categories at the 2009 "Rejoice Gospel Music Awards", where he was blessed to take home the "Best Male Gospel Hip Hop Artist (unsigned)" and "Gospel's Rising Star" award. He has shared the stage with such artist as "CeCe Winans", "News Boys", "Brian Littrell" of the "Backstreet Boys", "Canton Jones", "Lecrae", "Tonex", "The Katinas", "Tremaine Hawkins", "Everyday Process", "Leeland", "R-Swift", "Dj Morph", "Frontlynaz", "Mark J", and many more.
Originally from "Richmond, California", "Transparent" is currently residing in "Fairfield, California". He is a Bishop O'Dowd High School and Fresno State University Alumni with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development. In November 2005, "Transparent" began to follow two callings that God had placed on his life. The first, ministering the gospel through music, and the second, starting his own non-profit Christian organization called "On Purpose Inc.," designed to cater to the youth of both Contra Costa and Solano County. While living in Richmond, he was actively involved in volunteer work at the Coronado YMCA and in 2006 he was honored with the "Volunteer of the Year" award from The West Contra Costa YMCA. From 2006-2008, "Transparent" held positions with Alternative Family Services as a case manager/Independent Living Skills Specialist for foster care and adoption children. His dual passions for children and spreading the Word of God are what fuel's his determination to live his life in an upright and "Transparent" way.
In 2007 "Transparent" began taking over the gospel music scene by storm. In March, he won the American Christian Talent Search and in June he participated in the CMA. Nearly two years later on January 27th, 2009, "Transparent" released his eagerly awaited debut album "L.I.F.E."(Living In Favor Everyday), which has been globally recognized. In September 2009, "L.I.F.E" was released in Australia followed by a two-week promotional tour (his third tour in Australia). While touring he was privileged to minister in Melbourne and Brisbane Australia. On November 21st, 2009, "Transparent" performed live in front of 11,000 spectators, plus the millions who viewed this on the SHOWTIME network. On this special night, "Transparent" brought to the ring the Super Middleweight Boxing Champion Andre "SOG" Ward, with his worship/rap anthem "The GREATEST".
Today, "Transparent" has ministered at approximately 250 different venues across the world (Churches, Cruises, High Schools, Colleges, Talent shows, and Award shows). Every Sunday, he currently ministers to the youth and guards at the Solano County Juvenile Hall and uplifts and inspires them through his music. Along with his dedication to empowering youth, "Transparent" also uses the medium of television to present the gospel. He is the Co-Host/ Presenter for Fusemix T.V. During the Gospel Music Awards Week 2009, "Transparent" interviewed artist: "Canton Jones", "Michelle Bonilla", "J.R.", "Vlada", "Norman Hutchins" and "Cowboy Dan".
Wherever you find "Transparent", be it ministering through music, sharing his life on "Transparent T.V." or just speaking into the lives of the youth he encounters, it is relevant that throughout these great accomplishments, his focus remains the same, which is to "Advance the Kingdom one second at a time."
CHECK OUT TRANSPARENT @ In-Store Concert at C28 Christian Clothing Store in San Jose, CA this Saturday June 25th. Founder/CEO of C28 Christian Clothing Store, Aurelio F. Barreto III, will be having a special book signing on June 25th! This event will take place inside of the Oakridge Mall at the C28 Store (San Jose, Ca). "Transparent" and "Saylah" will be performing at this AWESOME event, starting @ 6:00PM (SHARP). Come out and support!!
For Booking: Contact Living The Dream Firm at 707.718.0753 or livingthedreaminfo@gmail.com
Transparent "D.O.P.E" Official Music Video
"Be Me" (Prod. by Black Knight)
"Ready 4 Whateva" Ft. Black Knight
Transparent "Freezin' Faces"
Transparent "Ok!" (Prod. by Black Knight)
Transparent " Miseducation" (Prod. by Black Knight)
Transparent ft Black Knight "Skyscraper Dream"
Transparent ft. Young Rell aka Young Tower "Oo Oh"
Transparent ft Black Knight "We On Top" (Prod. by Black Knight)
"Bay Area" Rapper "Young Win" Check Out (11) Video Tracks From Now & Back
Moss Da Boss Ft. Young Win & Laroo- "We Getting Money" Young Win-"So Good" MIMS Ft Young Win-"Rom Pom Pom" (Live) Young Win Ft. R.O.D.- "I'm A Get Mine" Young Win- "I Get It On My Own" Young Win Ft Yung Lott-"In The Street" Young Win Ft Hoodstarz-"Money On The Strip" Dev Tha Chaser & Shad Gee- "Money Machine" Young Win Ft. Shad Gee "On The Blacktop" Young Win Feat. R City-"And This Is Why" Young Win "Bout My Chips"
"In It To Win It" was "Young Win's" 5th solo album to be released. "In It To Win It" is hosted by "Big Von" & "DJ Mere". At a time when winning in the rap game is next to impossible, "Young Win" is tucking victories under his belt. "San Francisco, Ca" born but "Rodeo" bred, "Young Win" first grabbed the microphone at the age of 15 and hasn’t looked back. As a true 80s baby, "Young Win’s" distinctive style was cultivated during the era known for the most significant inner-city saturation of drugs and murder. Reflecting his experience in the streets, "Young Win’s" delivery embodies that of "Bay Area" hip-hop culture.
"Young Win" took his craft to the next level with the release of his street albums “Money on my Mind,” and “Losing is not an Option,” hosted by "DJ Mind Motion". Following the radio play and success from singles “Bout My Chips,” featuring "Big Rich", and “We Winnin,” "Young Win" gained recognition among peers and fans alike. Working with heavyweights like "Zaytoven", "MIMS", "The Jacka", "Big Rich", "Dem Hoodstarz", "Kafani" and "San Quinn" has continued to establish a buzz while carving his own niche in the "West Coast" hip-hop.
With a work ethic that can’t be stifled, "Young Win" founded his company, "Black Royalty Entertainment". As CEO, "Young Win" oversees artist development and production. The response from the launch of his late '09 street album “Death Before Dishonor,” created the platform to introduce the video for “And This is Why.”
"Young Win" released his third street album “2000-Win: The Year of the Takeover” in July of 2010. In preparation for his debut album, "Young Win" his released "In It 2 Win It" hosted and mixed by "Big Von" on April 19, 2011. "Young Win" and "Big Von" are preparing the sequel album “Young Winning” with a early summer releae date. "Win’s" debut album, “Born to Win,” is scheduled to drop late 2011.
"Young Win’s" music is available in independent music stores or via the web on itunes.com and amazon.com.
Track Listing For "In It To Win It" 01. You Ain’t Know Ft. Internation Young Win 02. Came From Nothing Ft. Haji Age Young Win 03. Cuz I’ve Got Young Win 04. They Wanna Love Us Ft. Dev Tha Young Win 05. Got It Ft. Samm Young Win 06. The Mistakes Young Win 07. Pockets So Heavy Ft. Feezaleo, Young Win 08. Feeling So Wrong Young Win 09. Freak In The Sheets Ft. Bailey Young Win 10. Get It On My Own Young Win 11. Wanna Ride Young Win 12. Got Em Mad Young Win 13. I’m Dreamin Young Win 14. Gotta Get It Young Win
MOSS DA BOSS FT. YOUNG WIN AND LAROO THH "WE GETTIN MONEY" (Video)
"So Good"
Young Win Ft. Dev Tha Chaser & Shad Gee "Money Machine" (Video)
"MIMS" Ft "Young Win" "Rom Pom Pom" (Live)
"Get It On My Own" (Video)
Young Young Win Ft Hoodstarz "Money On The Strip" (Video)
"Young Win" Ft. "R.O.D" "I'm A Get Mine" (Video)
Young Win Ft Shad Gee "On The Blacktop" (Video)
Young Win Feat. R City "And This Is Why" (Video) Off "Death Before Dishonor" Street Album
YOUNG WIN VIDEO Ft YUNG LOTT "IN THE STREET" (Video)
35 Tracks Off "E-40's" Double Album “Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift & Day Shift"
"Slow Down" Feat. J. Stalin & Decadez "Stay Gone" "Spooky" Feat. "Bosko" "My Shit Bang" "Beastin" "Mr. Flamboyant 2K11" "My Money Straight" Ft. "Guce" & "Black C" "Takin' Em Back" "Drugs" Ft. "B-Legit "Don't Try This At Home" Ft. Philthy Rich, Stevie Joe "Stress" "Bad Bitch" Ft. "Droop E" "43" Ft. B-Legit "Rear View Mirror" Ft. "B-Legit" "Click About It" "Concrete" Ft. "Harm" & "Bosko" "Back & Forth" Ft. Turf Talk, Cousin Fik, Stresmatic "Graveyard Shift" Ft. Cousin Fik, Choose Up Cheese "That Candy Paint" Ft. "Bun B" & "Slim Thug" "My Lil Grimey N*gga" "I Am Your" Ft. "Droop-E", "Laroo" & "T.H.H." "Born in the Struggle" Ft. "Dr. Cornel West" &, Mike Marshall "Lookin' Back" Ft. "Devin the Dude" "Hillside" "Movin' Organized Business" (M.O.B.) "Tired of Sellin' Yola" "F*ck Em" "Fried" Ft. "Tech N9ne" & "Marty James" "Slow it Down" Ft. "J-Stalin" & "Decadez" "Tuff Times" Ft. "Bosko" & "Netta B" "I Love My Momma" Ft. "R.O.D." & "Mic Conn" "Serious" Ft. "T-Pain" "Lookin' Back" Ft. "Devin the Dude" "The Streets Don't Love Nobody" Ft. "Turf Talk" & "DB The General" "Barbarian"
"E-40" drops 38 brand new slaps, "Revenue Retrievin: Night Shift and Revenue Retrievin’ Day Shift". Both albums feature an all-star cast including Bobby V., J. Valentine, Keak Da Sneak, San Quinn, The Jacka, Droop-E, Ya Boy, Suga Free, Jazze Pha, Too $hort, Gucci Mane, Snoop Dogg and more!
"E-40" has got both "Revenue Retrievin" albums stacked!! Both albums feature an exciting mix of hip-hop heavyweights and Bay Area mainstays including Droop-E, The Jacka, Ya Boy, Keak Da Sneak, San Quinn, Suga Free, Jazze Pha, Too $hort, Gucci Mane, Snoop Dogg and more!! Check out the tracklisting for "Revenue Retrievin: Night Shift and Day Shift" below!!
NIGHT SHIFT:
1. “Over The Stove ” 2. “Nice Guys” 3. “Can’t Stop The Boss” Ft Too $hort, Snoop Dogg & Jazze Pha 4. “Show Me What U Workin’ Wit’” Ft. Too $hort 5. “How I’m Feeling Right Now ” 6. “Knock ‘Em Down Music” Ft. Ya Boy, Turf Talk & Cousin Fik 7. “Stilettos & Jeans” Ft. Bobby V 8. “He’s A Gangsta” Ft. The Boy Boy Young Mess, The Jacka & Kaveo 9. “Spend The Night” Ft. Laroo, The DB’z, Droop-e & B-Slimm 10. “Wet” Ft. Ya Boy & Cousin Fik 11.”Trained To Go” Ft. Laroo, The DB’z & Mac Shawn 100 12. “More Bass, More Treble” Ft. Cousin Fik & Turf Talk 13. “Ahhhh Sh*t!” 14. “Turn Up The Music ” 15. “Power Up” Ft. Keak Da Sneak & San Quinn 16. “Prepared” 17. “Attention” Ft. Dru Down, Suga Free & Stompdown 18. “The Server ” 19.” Let Go & Let God” Ft. Lenny Williams
DAY SHIFT: 1. “Back In Business” 2. “Whip It Up” Ft. Gucci Mane & YV 3. “B*tch” Ft. Too $hort 4. “Undastandz Me ” 5. “Duck ” 6. “I Get Down” Ft. B-Legit 7. “The Art Of Story Tellin’ ” 8. “F*ck You Right” Ft. J. Valentine 9. “This A Boy” Ft. Droop-E 10. “I’ma Teach Ya How To Sell Dope ” 11. “The Weedman” Ft. Stresmatic 12. “Lightweight Jammin’” Ft. Clyde Carson & Husalah of The Mob Figaz 13. “Everyday Is A Weekend” Ft. The Jacka of The Mob Figaz 14. “Got It ” 15. “Rick Rock Horns” Ft. Marty James of One Block Radius 16. “Dem Boyz ” 17. “Outta Control” Ft. Dem Hoodstarz & Mistah F.A.B. 18. “All I Need” 19. “Gotta Get Betta” Ft. Mike Marshall & Suga T
E-40 - "Barbarian"
E-40 - The Streets Don't Love Nobody (Feat. Turf Talk, DB The General)
E-40 - Lookin' Back (Feat. Devin the Dude)
E-40 - Serious (Feat. T-Pain)
E-40 - I Love My Momma (Feat. R.O.D., Mic Conn)
E-40 - Tuff Times (Feat. Bosko, Netta B)
E-40 - Slow it Down (Feat. J-Stalin, Decadez)
E-40 ft. Tech N9ne & Marty James - Fried
E-40 - Tired of Sellin' Yola
E-40 - F*ck Em
E-40 - Hillside
E-40 - Movin' Organized Business (M.O.B.)
E-40 - Lookin' Back (Feat. Devin the Dude)
E-40 - Born in the Struggle (Feat. Dr. Cornel West, Mike Marshall)
E-40 - I Am Your (Feat. Droop-E, Laroo, T.H.H.)
E-40 - My Lil Grimey Nigga
E-40 - Graveyard Shift (Feat. Cousin Fik, Choose Up Cheese)
E-40 - That Candy Paint (Feat. Bun B, Slim Thug)
E-40 - Back and Forth (Feat. Turf Talk, Cousin Fik, Stresmatic)
20 E-40 - Click About It (Feat. Harm, Bosko)
E-40 - Concrete
E-40, B-Legit - 43
E-40, B-Legit - Rear View Mirror
E-40, Philthy Rich, Stevie Joe - Don't Try This At Home
The "Bay Area" Group "The Propane Gang" "Kitty Kat" & "Propane Bounce" Off New Album "In My Zone"
"The Propane Gang", is a "Bay Area" group who started back in 2005, but was known then as the "Town Boyz". Group members "A.O.B.", "Franchi$e", "Nadi-B", & "Aveezy" went from recording in their own personal studios, to working with "Original", who started his own record company, called "Galaxy Productions".
In 2006 "Original" helped the "Fire-N-Squad" put together a album, that never got released, due to personal reasons,it was always one thing or the other that would hold the group back from dropping a project. But, fortunately in 2007 the "Town Boyz" decided to do a compilation, under "Galaxy Productions", with the help of the "Young Hustlaz", "The Show Stoppas", "Sinatra","Nathan Nice" and "Champ Green".
At the end of 2007 "Town Boyz" decided to take a road trip towards Seattle, to sell their music, which was a successful trip. But, once again, due to group disagreements, the "Town Boyz" broke apart and everyone started to do their own projects, except "A.O.B" & "Aveezy". The two knew that had something hot in their hands, so they decided to keep making music together, and teamed up with super producer "Nathan Nice".
"Nathan Nice", was actually the one who came up with name of the group "Tha Fire-N-Squad". On a new mission with some new conditions, "Fire-N-Squad" set up the block, to burn it down with knocks. "Fire-N-Squad" began to collaborate with the "Bay's" "Beeda Weeda" on a song called "G-Thang", that received a lot of positive feedback, in and out of the hood, which was the start of something good. Together they dropped an album and added "Ray Ruthless" to the group.
Continuing to stand tall and withstanding it all, swag'n through the ups-n-downs, "Aveezy" and "A.O.B" continued to keep the flame lit, with the help of "Nathan Nice" and "Ray Ruthless", got the the "Fire-N-Squad" hot and ready to drop knocks.
"Fire-N-Squad" is set to release their trendsetting music that will have the world looking at rap groups differently, by showing what teamwork, talent and persistence can do, in what they do.
"In My Zone" is the soon to be released album, and has features from "Universal Motown's" artist "London", "The Bay's", "Young Gully", "AB" of "Tha Young Hustlaz","Dre" from "3oak" and more!
"Keep your flame lit, cuz the "Propane Gang", is dropping hits.
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