History of the Bay
San Francisco graffiti artist and rapper Dregs One explores the Bay Area’s culture through rap music, graffiti art, and local history. He draws on his deep knowledge of the region and is joined by guests who share their own firsthand stories. The show accompanies Dregs One’s viral 60-second social media breakdowns and expands on those moments in greater detail. Together, the episodes highlight the people and creative movements that made the Bay Area a celebrated hub for innovation.
Episodes
Romper Room Crew Talk Mac Dre, Bank Robberies & Federal Prison
Dregs One talks with Big Dant, Homeboy Jay (first interview) and Kilo Curt of the infamous Romper Room Crew. They talk about coming up with Mac Dre, the first bank robberies, their federal cases and time in prison.--Full episode on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the Bay Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-playlistOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs
Life In The Crestside: Mac Dre's Infamous Hood
Dregs One talks with Shigady of the Crest Creepaz and Orlando of the Boys & Girls Empowerment Group about the Crest's infamous history, Mac Dre, and challenges for kids growing up in the hood.--Full episode on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the Bay Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-playlistOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify:
Sumthin Terrible (Bonus Episode)
Stupid Swoop and Noon of Sumthin Terrible join Dregs One & History of the Bay to talk about Sacramento's Bay Area connections, being signed to Mac Dre, Thizz and the Hyphy movement, and more.This is a shorter version, for the full episode hit up Patreon: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the Bay Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-playlistOnline Store: https://dregsone.mysh
Tone Capone: The Legendary Producer's Life Story & Greatest Hits
Tone Capone, possibly the Bay Area's greatest producer, sadly passed away this month. This video reviews his story and his greatest hits including "I Got 5 On It," "Keep It On The Real" and "It's Going Down", plus his work with Luniz, Scarface, E-40, Mac Dre, and many more.--Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the Bay Playlist: https://f
DB Tha General 2.0: Mac Blast, Welcome To The Navy, Youth Uprising Stories
DB Tha General returns to the History of the Bay Podcast to talk about his recent viral Pokemon outfit, dealing with online trolls, and some rare stories from his early days in music. -- Essential Bay Area Rap Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-playlist -- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone -- Online Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com -- Follow Dregs One: Spotify: http
Sunnydale OG L-Chedda On Turf Wars, SF Rap Origins, TearItOff
L-Chedda is one of the original rappers from Sunnydale, one of San Francisco’s most notorious projects. He saw the rise of hip-hop in the city, as well as the turf wars and the crack epidemic. Cheddar flipped street money to co-found Butt Naked Records and put out groups from his hood like Down N Dirty Hustlas and Ghetto Soldiers. He caught an out-of-state case in 2006 which resulted in a 6-year p
NYC to SF with CYCLE IMOK
Cycle has been putting it down in the graffiti world from Connecticut, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, and back. He got into the skating culture of the 80's before entering the graffiti scene of the tristate area. From there, Cycle's studies as an art student took him to different cities and he continued painting wherever he went. Eventually returning to NYC, he now focuses on his
NEON Shares 40 Years Of SF Graffiti History & Photos
Neon is one of the most respected graffiti writers from San Francisco. He came up inspired by the masterpieces of the 1980s and started pushing his own new wave style. Neon is a founding member of BA crew, and built bridges between Bay Area locals and writers from around the world. He is responsible for building the original Montana spray paint brand and was its first US distributor. This is a gre
30 Years Of Graffiti In SF's Mission District: Precita Eyes
For 30 years, the Precita Eyes Urban Youth Arts Festival has held down the graffiti community in San Francisco's Mission district. In this panel discussion recorded at the festival's 30th anniversary, we bring together voices who helped shape that history: Susan Cervantes, founder of Precita Eyes Muralists; Omen2, Nate1 and Flame of MPC Crew; Agana of TDK crew; and host Dregs One. Videogra
How Death & Prison Derailed Bay Area Hip-Hop
The Bay Area is a region with undeniable talent, but it hasn't become a permanent hip-hop power center. We've had plenty of artists with hits and worldwide acclaim, but there are so many rappers who haven't had the spotlight. Many fans have wondered why the Bay seems so slept on, and never achieved the same level of success as other regions. One reason is that so many artists - includi
I Performed At The Biggest Concert Of The Hyphy Movement
Dregs One, rapper graffiti writer and & host of History of the Bay Podcast discusses his first performance ever - 2006 at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma for the Super Hyphy concert with Andre Nickatina, Yukmouth, San Quinn, The Jacka, Dru Down, and more.--Essential Bay Area Rap Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-podcast--Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/dregsone
From Producing For Tony! Toni! Tone! to Training Oakland Boxers
This week's special guests are Tommy McElroy - co-producer of hits for En Vogue, Club Nouveau and more - and filmmaker Renee Moncada. Their son Tommy McElroy, Jr. is a top-ranked amateur boxer out of Oakland. They have a new docuseries out now on Oakland boxers and their fathers called "Sons of the Sweet Science."--Essential Bay Area Rap Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-p
KeezyTV of Haven Court
Sitting down with designer, YouTuber and Bay Area rap fan KeezyTV to talk about how he started his Haven Court streetwear brand, new fashion trends, and how hip-hop nostalgia inspires his clothing.--Essential Bay Area Rap Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-playlist--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail info@historyofthebay.com
Lil Kayla Interview
Lil Kayla is a rapper from San Francisco's Sunnydale projects. She broke out during the SoundCloud era along with other rappers from her neighborhood like Lil Yase and Yatta. Kayla quickly blew up and found a cult audience that lead to multiple national tours, millions of streams, and a deal on a major label. Here she tells her story but also sheds light on her experience as a female rapper in
History of the Bay: Rappin' 4-Tay
Rappin' 4-Tay is a pioneering rapper from San Francisco's Fillmore District. After being discovered by Too Short and joining the Dangerous Crew, 4-Tay became a local superstar. He cofounded Ragtop Records and dropped his biggest hit "Playaz Club" through a major label deal with EMI. Although legal troubles interrupted his career, 4-Tay recorded classics with 2pac, Mac Dre, Suga F
History of the Bay: Renos HTK
Renos HTK is a graffiti writer from the Bay Area Peninsula who's been down with the culture since the 80's. Growing up with a passion for art and skateboarding, graffiti was a natural progression. Along with his crew, Renos made a major mark on the San Francisco scene and is especially renowned for his handstyles. He's also the narrator of the 2004 documentary "Piece By Piece"
History of the Bay: Yukmouth
Yukmouth is a legendary rapper from East Oakland and one half of the Luniz. He grew up in the 65 Village where his entire family was involved in the dope game, and rap became a way out. This led Luniz to sign with C&H, release the smash hit “I Got 5 On It,” and tour with Notorious BIG. As a solo artist he signed with Rap-A-Lot Records and released a string of solo albums and projects with his
History of the Bay: DaBoyDame
DaBoyDame is a pillar of the Bay Area music industry. From burning mix CDs in Oakland to having his own college radio show in Atlanta, he helped break major records and became an intern at 106 KMEL. This led Dame to a friendship with Yo Gotti and an A&R position at his label CMG. He has also worked for Motown and DefJam and continues to make waves as a songwriter, DJ, and artist himself.DaBoyD
History of the Bay: Casual (2.0)
Casual returns for his second episode on the podcast, where we discuss his new album and dive deeper into the group dynamic of Hieroglyphics crew. We also discuss Cas' influences on Biggie, Eminem, and Andre 3000. Of course we also had to run back an Egyptology convo to cover more hidden pieces of African history.Join the Patreon for bonus content: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the
History of the Bay: Philthy Rich (2.0)
Philthy Rich is celebrating 20 years in the rap game and the release of his newest album "T$GO: The Motion Files." On his second episode of History of the Bay, he gives an update on the challenges of signing artists to his FOD label and talks candidly about his biggest rap checks, his best and worst investments, and more.--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--For promo opp
History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz (3.0)
Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a founding member of Woodie's East Co Co Records. In his third appearance on History of the Bay, Shad shares more stories from Woodie's history and insight into his mysterious death. He also touches on his own history with other artists like Jacka, Guce, A-Wax, and more. Shad also talks about his journey from self-releasing his latest album and preparing to perfo
History of the Bay: David Gonzales aka The Homie King
David Gonzales is an artist from Richmond, California who grew up in his local lowrider and Chicano arts scene. Starting with his own t-shirts and comic strips, he created the Homies characters that became a worldwide phenomenon. After selling millions of toys, David had to start from square one after the vending machine industry collapses. He's continued to push his own art and even started p
History of the Bay: Shortkut
History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 142: Shortkut is a legendary DJ from Daly City. He's a member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz with Qbert, Mix Master Mike, Apollo and more; and also part of Beat Junkies along with J Rocc, Babu, and Rhettmatic. Shortkut got his start doing mobile DJing at garage parties and eventually ended up rocking venues at the height of San Francisco's club scene. Not only doe
History of the Bay: D-Moe
D-Moe is a founding member of the Get Low Playaz along with JT The Bigga Figga, San Quinn, and Seff The Gaffla. Born and raised in San Francisco’s Fillmoe, he joined the YBG crew and grew his reputation as a rapper in juvenile hall. D-Moe was part of SF rap history on the “The SFC” with RBL Posse. He released his debut album on Get Low Records, as well as the GLP compilation. Throughout his career
History of the Bay: Atoms
Atoms is a longtime graffiti writer who started painting in San Francisco while in high school and eventually built an art career in New York City. He's a member of the legendary BA crew along with writers like Neon, Jase, Giant, and Apex. Atoms has painted around the world and linked up with legends like Tie and Mike Dream. He is currently the host of his own podcast, "My Life In Letters
History of the Bay: Too $hort (2.0)
History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 139: Too $hort RETURNS for a 2nd episode to pick up where the last one left off. Following the Bay Originators Discussion Panel at History of the Bay Day, we discuss whether he was truly the FIRST Bay Area rapper. We also talk about his move to Atlanta, the times he fell in love, Pimp C, Menace II Society, and the Hyphy Movement.--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreo
History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz (2.0)
Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a rapper from Antioch and an original artist on Woodie's East Co. Co. Records. He's known for his lyrical rap style that sets him apart from the music his fellow NorCal Latinos are mostly known for. In this follow-up podcast episode, Shad tells more unheard stories about Woodie and the other East Co. Co. artists and debuts his new album "Authentic."Purc
Bay Originators Discussion Panel: Too $hort, Spice 1, B-Legit, Rappin 4-Tay & More
Led by Too Short, the pioneers of Bay Area hip-hop gathered at the 3rd Annual History of the Bay Day for an epic discussion panel. Representing Oakland, San Francisco, Vallejo, and Hayward, members of the Click, the Dangerous Crew all gathered on one stage, with appearances by Conscious Daughters and Mistah FAB. Davey D (arguably the Bay's first hip-hop journalist), Lord Rab of No Vultures, an
History of the Bay: Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch is a former NFL running back and Super Bowl champion from North Oakland. He is beloved for his unique personality, his Beast Mode style of play, his business ventures, and his work in the media.Recorded at the 3rd Annual History of the Bay Day at Public Works in San Francisco, Nov. 9, 2025Videography by Justin Timko--Presented by 1Hundred Years Enterprise Foundation https://1hundred
History of the Bay: Berner
Berner has become one of the biggest entrepreneurs in music, clothing, and cannabis; but his journey started with humble beginnings from the Bay Area to Arizona. Falling into the scenes of San Francisco rap and hustling, he got his start working at the Hemp Center and parlaying his cannabis connections into music opportunities. Dregs One and Berner first met during those early days, and this podca
History of the Bay: Suga-T
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
History of the Bay: Turf Talk
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" droppe
History of the Bay: Chris "C&H" Hicks
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 wat
History of the Bay: Spice 1
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
History of the Bay: NoH8tin
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 l
History of the Bay: Domino
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 introduc
History of the Bay: TDK Crew
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-159082Started 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.
History of the Bay: Dug One
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 g
History of the Bay: Oopzallberryz
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-159082OopzAllBerryz is a fixture in the Bay Area scene known for being a member of HBK Gang and owning the second Shmop House. Although he's not a musician, he's known in the local party scene for spreading good vibes. Growing up in Oak
History of the Bay: ZayBang (2.0)
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-159082On his second appearance on History of the Bay, ZayBang shares his evolution from the streets to rap life and other upcoming goals and projects. He opens up about the difficulties of transitioning out of the streets but also shares jewels
History of the Bay: Hitta Slim fka Laroo The Hard Hitta
History of the Bay coaches jacket available at https://shop.brandonmurio.com--3rd Annual History of the Bay Day, Nov, 9th at Public Works, SF - ticket link: https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/3rd-annual-history-of-the-bay-day-159082--History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 124: Formerly known as Laroo the Hard Hitta, Hitta Slim has been consistently putting in work in the Bay Area rap scene. Repre
History of the Bay: Stresmatic
Sign up for updates/discounts on History of the Bay merch: https://widget.smsinfo.io/v2/59337fa9399695ddf5c7392ffcf8a058As a founding member of The Federation, Stresmatic was a key part of the Hyphy Movement and has been involved with hit records from the Bay Area and beyond. Growing up in Fairfield, his love of hip-hop led him to meet Rick Rock and the other members of the Federation. Stresmatic
History of the Bay: Remio
Remio is a renowned graffiti artist who has taken his work from the streets into the art world. He's lived and painted all over the world but started writing in Vancouver, Canada. From there he moved to San Francisco after an invitation from Twist. There he started transitioning into gallery shows and professional art opportunities, including several collaborations with Keith Hufnagel of HUF.
History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz fka Shadow
Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a founding artist on Woodie's (RIP) East Co Co Records. He grew up seeing his hometown of Antioch turn from a quiet suburb into a gang war zone and became caught in the storm that left some of his friends locked up or dead from gun violence. In high school, Shad and Woodie started recording demo tapes together and developing their rap styles. Shadow became part of Gu
History of the Bay: Heart 101
Heart 101 is one of the most unique graffiti writers to make a mark on the San Francisco scene. Defying style conventions, he pushed the message “Heart Over Capital” as a way to encourage love over money, while also speaking out against oppression in society. Born in Delaware, Heart moved to San Francisco as a teenager and found himself immersed in the hustle of street life. As an openly queer per
History of the Bay: Fate MSK
Fate is a dedicated graffiti writer from Los Angeles who also made his mark in the Bay Area. Growing up in the skateboarding and punk rock scenes of SoCal, he got into graffiti as a teenager and eventually joined the legendary crews MSK and AWR. After moving to San Francisco, Fate brought the LA mentality to the city and sought after hard-to-reach spots. He was a good friend of Tie (RIP) and a men
History of the Bay: Nicky Diamonds
Nick Tershay aka Nicky Diamonds is the founder of Diamond Supply Co., one of the most recognized brands in streetwear and skateboarding. Growing up in San Francisco in different group homes, he found a family in the emerging skate scene at Embarcadero. After turning pro and skating for different brands, Nick decided to start his own brand after designing hardware for skateboards. Inspired by a Sad
Philly to Oakland: ENEM
Raised in Philadelphia, ENEM is a graffiti legend who has made a name for himself for his tagging skills, prolific work, and love of the culture. Navigating the tough streets of Philly, he got in trouble as a juvenile which led to him moving to Oakland as a teenager. There he met Mike Dream (RIP) and joined the infamous TDK crew. Going back and forth between the Bay and Philly, Enem developed his
History of the Bay: Ramirez
History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 116: Ramirez emerged as a mysterious but uniquely talented rapper from San Francisco who blew up in the nationwide underground scene. He's known for a darker sound that blends Bay Area influences like RBL Posse and Andre Nickatina with Down South styles such as Three 6 Mafia and Z-Ro. Starting on Soundcloud, Ramirez started releasing songs that would lead to him
Shannon Lee on Bruce Lee's Bay Area Roots, Philosophy, & Legacy
Shannon Lee is an author, actor, singer, and businesswoman managing the estate of Bruce Lee, her father. She has worked hard to preserve Bruce's legacy through books, TV shows, films, events, and charitable work. More than 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains the most influential martial artist in history. In this podcast, Shannon tells her father's story from his birth in San Franc
History of the Bay: Mac Mall
Mac Mall with a live band at Yoshi's Oakland, August 10th - tickets: https://yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/mac-mall/detailMac Mall is a Bay Area legend who recorded his debut album "Illegal Business?" at just 15 years old. Growing up in Vallejo's infamous Crestside neighborhood, he is a cousin of E-40 and the third generation successor to The Mac and Mac Dre. Produced by musical
Sac to the Bay: Rico 2 Smoove
Overcoming a childhood of family addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, Rico 2 Smoove jumped in the rap game after completing a 5-year sentence in the California Youth Authority. Known for blending street raps with knowledge and empowerment, Rico taps into his mixed Black and Mexican heritage to reach a diverse audience. Growing up in West Sacramento, he fell into gang life early but has shif
History of the Bay: Fully Loaded
Coming out of San Francisco's Fillmore District, Fully Loaded is a crew with Bailey, Big Rich, and Don Toriano. Following in the footsteps of Bailey's brother San Quinn, they all started rapping early and formed their group. They became the flagship act for the new emerging label Done Deal Ent and had a string of successful albums and mixtapes. Each has had their own impressive solo careers and go
History of the Bay: D-Shot
D-Shot is 1/4 of The Click with his brother E-40, sister Suga-T, and cousin B-Legit - the first family of rap music. After time in the California Youth Authority, D-Shot transitioned into the rap game and the independent hustle. Working with his family, he also put out his own music under his own label, Shot Records. D-Shot put out several successful solo albums, Boss Ballin compilation series, an
History of the Bay: Baby Gas
Baby Gas is a rapper from East Oakland who has been grinding independently for over a decade. Born to undocumented immigrant parents of Mexican and Salvadorian descent, Gas was one of the only Latinos in his neighborhood and adapted to Black culture. At only age 15, he linked up with Goldtoes and started the Oakland chapter of Thizz Latin. Since then he's been putting out a steady string of projec
History of the Bay: Guce
Coming from San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood, Guce has been a factor in Bay Area rap since the 90s. Before getting into rap, he developed street ties throughout Northern California. His first project was a group, Straight Lace Mob, followed by his own impressive solo career as well as collaboration brand Bullys Wit Fullys. His discography reads like a history of Bay Area rap itself,
History of the Bay: Rudy Corpuz
Rudy Corpuz, Jr. has been a fixture in the San Francisco community as the founder of United Playaz. His work focuses on violence prevention and youth mentorship, headquartered in the SoMa District. As the child of Filipino immigrants, Rudy struggled with identity issues and began getting into trouble at an early age. This led him towards selling and eventually using drugs, which landed him in jail
History of the Bay: Paypa Boy
Paypa Boy is a hood legend from San Francisco's Lakeview District. A hustler, entrepreneur, and artist, he was highly influenced by the culture of the 80s d-boys he grew up around. Incorporating that culture into his own lifestyle brand, Paypa Boy has become an influential fixture in the world of streetwear fashion, sneakers, and hip-hop. In addition to releasing his own projects, he helped in
History of the Bay: Goapele
Hailing from Oakland, Goapele's signature voice and powerful songwriting has made her a staple Neo-soul, R&B, and underground hip-hop. Growing up with a South African father and German-Jewish mother, she became educated on human rights issues at an early age and got her start in music as a member of a youth activism group. This led Goapele to pursue her career in the Bay's local perfor
Sac to the Bay: Marvaless
Considered the First Lady of Sacramento rap, Marvaless is one of the most respected lyricists from Northern California. Growing up in the Creek, she earned her reputation in Sac as a teenager and linked up with C-Bo and AWOL Records. Her debut album "Ghetto Blues" helped put Marvaless on the map and she's been dropping non-stop since then. She might be the ONLY artist to have songs with 2pac, Mac
History of the Bay: Lyrics Born
Lyrics Born is a respected rap veteran who is having a career resurgence after three decades in music. After announcing his latest album "Goodbye, Sticky Rice" would be his last, he started going viral on Instagram and gaining millions of views. This came after his beginnings at UC Davis with Solesides/Quannum, releasing projects with DJ Shadow, Lateef/Latryx, and Gift of Gab and Blackal
History of the Bay: Miles Minnick
Miles Minnick is a new sensation coming out of the Bay Area, blending contemporary music styles with his faith as a Christian rapper. Growing up in Pittsburg, he overcame a challenging childhood in a single-parent household, becoming a teenage father, and dabbling in the streets. When a chance encounter led him to church, Miles received a message that his purpose was to inspire others through musi
History of the Bay: Don Cisco
Dropping his first single in 1988, Don Cisco might be the Bay Area's first Latino rapper on record. Growing up in the diverse Excelsior District, he gravitated towards hip-hop early during the emergence of West Coast rap, signing major label deals and a management contract with Ruthless Records' Jerry Heller. When that didn't work out, he started dropping independent projects in the Ba
History of the Bay: Danny Glover
Danny Glover is a legend of stage, screen, and the frontlines of social change. Tracing his family's roots back to his great-grandmother's experience as an emancipated slave, his grandparents' work as sharecroppers, and his parents as organizers within the post office, activism runs in Danny's blood. The 1968 student-led strike for Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University l
History of the Bay: Too $hort
There would be no Bay Area rap without Too $hort - facts! For this special 100th episode, Dregs One sits down with $hort to talk about his legendary impact on West Coast hip-hop and some deep dives into the origins of Bay rap, drug kingpins investing in music, the emergence of E-40, Mac Dre, and 2pac, and much more. Too $hort also talks about the new "Freaky Tales" movie in theaters now,
Merced To The Bay: GB
Coming out of Merced in the Central Valley, GB aka Getto Boy is putting on for his hometown in a major way. The child of Mexican immigrants, he fell into gang culture but turned his life around during a prison stint when he became a father behind bars. Turning to music to express himself, GB received instant recognition after dropping his first music video. This led to attention from rap fans and
History of the Bay: DB Tha General
History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 98: DB Tha General is regarded as one of the most influential rappers to come out of the Bay Area in the early 2000s, but also one of the most controversial. His competitive nature led to public disputes with other East Oakland rappers that crossed over into his music. DB has a strong love for Oakland culture, including the game of the 80s dope era, the militancy of
History of the Bay: Showtime & Show Banga
Showtime and his son Show Banga represent two generations of Bay Area hip-hop. Showtime's record store turned label Frisco Street Show put out some of the hottest albums by artists like Messy Marv, San Quinn, Jacka, Husalah, and more. Meanwhile, Show Banga came into his own as a member of the HBK Gang before launching his own solo career. --For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@
History of the Bay: Rexx Life Raj
Rexx Life Raj is a visionary rapper from Berkeley who is critically acclaimed for his smooth melodies and introspective lyrics. After graduating from Boise State University on a football scholarship, Raj returned to the Bay and decided to pursue music to the fullest. It didn't take long for him to breakthrough as an artist due to his undeniable talent and consistent workflow. Since then he has
History of the Bay: Lil Yee
Lil Yee has established himself as one of the top rappers from San Francisco through his realistic portrayals of street life. His music is highlighted by unique melodies and raw expressions of pain and honesty. Yee's father is a well-known figure from Fillmoe, which paved the way for him to carry on his neighborhood's legacy along with his cousin Lil Pete. He came into the game as part of
History of the Bay: Jay Anthony
Jay Anthony is a prolific rapper, producer, and songwriter who got his start during the later days of the Hyphy Movement with his group Diligentz. He linked with the rest of HBK Gang during the infamous ShmopLife parties in Richmond and rose to success with the rest of the crew after Iamsu! and LoveRance dropped "Up!" Since then he has developed a prolific catalogue while also producing
History of the Bay: Willie Hen
Willie Hen is a San Francisco rapper who is highly respected for his lyricism and authenticity, even without a solo album. Growing up in the Fillmore, he started off as a member of a group called Do Or Die before becoming affiliated with San Quinn and Messy Marv and forming their collective The Network. After a song with producer Tone Capone caught the attention of hip-hop legend Scarface, they be
History of the Bay: ZayBang
ZayBang is one of the hottest rappers to emerge from San Francisco in recent years. Growing up in the Towerside section of the city, he is known for frequent collaborations with his childhood friend Lil Bean. Before getting into music, Zay had to deal with SF's turf politics and a cycle of incarceration that started when he was 16. By the time he was 22, he was fresh out of prison and ready to
History of the Bay: Casual
Casual x Albert Jenkins EP Release Party, Jan. 16 at Crybaby Oakland - Ticket link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-return-casual-from-the-crybaby-tickets/13963893
Casual is a founding member of the legendary Hieroglyphics crew. Coming up under the mentorship of Del The Funky Homosapien, he produced Hiero's debut track "Burnt" and signed with Jive Records for his debut album "Fear Itself." Ca
History of the Bay: James Beasley
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James Beasley, Jr. describes himself as a third generation criminal, whose notorious family roots in Bayview-Hunters Point go back to the early days of Black migration to San Francisco. His father, great uncles and cousins built their reputation through labor racketeering, heroin dealing, and pimping, but James took advant
History of the Bay: PlanTrees
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PlanTrees is a respected graffiti writer whose work is unique because instead of letters, he paints a tree character. Inspired by San Francisco writers like Twist and Reminisce, PlanTrees started getting up in the late 90s and has since painted around the world in multiple countr
History of the Bay: Trunk Boiz
The Trunk Boiz is a collective of rappers, producers, singers, and dancers from Oakland who are best known for their regional hit "Cupcake No Fillin." Co-founded by cousins F.A. Tha Jefe and B*Janky, the group got their start recording songs on a home studio, burning CDs, and distributing tens of thousands of mixtapes throughout the Bay Area. They captured the electrifying energy of the Bay during
History of the Bay: The Turf Feinz
History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 87: The Turf Feinz are a dance crew started in Oakland in the early 2000s that helped push the Bay Area style of turf dancing to the forefront. A famous video of them dancing in the rain in East Oakland went viral in 2009, helping push the group and the turfing style to an international audience. Since then, the Turf Feinz have appeared in videos for E-40, Too Short,
History of the Bay: Money B
Money B is a rapper and member of Digital Underground and Raw Fusion. Moving from Philadelphia to Oakland, his childhood was shaped by his father's membership in the Black Panther Party. Once he met Digital Underground founder Shock G, Money B became an integral part of the group and their first hit "Doowhatchyalike." Famously, DU would introduce the world to 2pac as a member and Money B played a
History of the Bay: Mistah F.A.B.
History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 85: Mistah F.A.B. has been at the center of the Bay Area hip-hop scene since he splashed on the scene as the Crown Prince of Hyphy in the early 2000s. Growing up in North Oakland, FAB's parents were in the street life but pushed him towards a different route. This led him to developing his talent as a rapper, putting out his first album "Nig-Latin" through Straight H
