The Honor Roll Crew could be the Bay Area's version of the Wu-Tang Clan. Headed up by Trackademicks, the eight-member collective of rappers, producers, DJs, and singers follows RZA's playbook for the Clan: An umbrella group takes in numerous artists, all free to pursue solo endeavors at will. But if the Clan's mentality was to tap into a lo-fi sound inspired by sampling dusty soul records, the Honor Roll's agenda is strictly forward-thinking. These artists plan to usher in a new strain of Bay Area hip-hop, creating music that comes with a... More >>>