Despite these arguments, the North Richmond Hip-Hop scene is alive well and thriving with a cauldron of often-overlooked talented rappers at its disposal notables like Bla$ta, Waymobanz, Young Los, Way Way Santana, D’Barbie, Kavi Picasso, Butta Mackin, Weez Gotti, and Shakey Lepew to name few. However, currently at the top of the totem pole is Banga with his breakout hit single “Break A Hoe Remix feat. Philty Rich & Lil Yee.”
Read MoreOur beloved left coast Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg celebrates his 49th birthday today and social media has been paying homage to Uncle Snoop/Coach Snoop rightfully so. He even received a classic 1957 Bel Air for his birthday, now you know “it ain’t nothing but a G-Thang Baby!”
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When it comes to trendsetters in the streets and hip-hop many are called but only a few are chosen. WAY WAY SANTANA has been that from the beginning inspiring rappers to rap and others to be comfortable with their sexuality, and countless more with self-confidence. Her influence and style have resonated with many in the Bay Area and across the country.
Read MoreFor years, a mourning Troy Castaneda said she wouldn’t go near her son’s music. But she couldn’t ignore his legacy.
“I woke up one day and I decided to just bring him back,” she said, adding, “He had this huge book of material.”
Johnny Castaneda aka “Johnny Ca$h” was a Richmond resident, a rising hip hop star, and a protege to the slain Mac Dre, when he was fatally shot in Vallejo on March 29, 2007.
The Rich City Native @Ghettorockstar_ has been dropping videos back to back lately. His latest one is called “Project boogie”. This song slaps and Kavi and his crew pull out the dance moves on this one! Check it out now.