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  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Meet the SF Teacher Vying For a Chance to Tour in a Queen Tribute Band Produced by Roger Taylor

    A San Francisco-based teacher is one of 24 semi-finalists for the Queen Extravaganza, a contest to assemble a nationally-touring Queen tribute band produced and mentored by the legendary group's own drummer/songwriter/singer Roger Taylor. Adam Yas teaches music and entrepreneurship at Life Learning ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Souls of Mischief's A-Plus Reviews His Own Discography

    A-Plus​As part of the mighty Souls of Mischief crew, A-Plus ushered in a new style of Bay Area rap with the group's breezy and effortless "'93 'Til Infinity" anthem. Also a mainstay in the Hieroglyphics movement, the rapper and producer has been involved with releases from Del, Pep Love, and C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Lupe Fiasco: Hip-Hop's Greatest Whiner

    It's time for the hallowed halls of hip-hop history to start giving Lupe Fiasco his due respect. Not, you understand, as a purveyor of conscientious rap music bursting with positive-leaning messages; nor for the Chicago-based rapper's ground-breaking work as a foremost collector of limited edition J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Five Great Jimi Hendrix Samples in Hip-Hop Songs

    ​ Today is officially Jimi Hendrix-Winterland Day in San Francisco, which is a fine excuse to soundtrack the rest of your afternoon with a dose of Hendrix's classic guitar grooves. But beyond the deceased guitarist's own oeuvre, his music has received a second life as the sample source for a f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    DJ Prince Aries Talks Bay Area Rap, Loving Too $hort, and Why Busta Rhymes Is a Jerk

    Prince Aries​Prince Aries has been a presence in the Bay Area's hip-hop scene for more than a decade now, holding down VJ duties on the Distortion 2 Static show, throwing local rap parties, and now releasing a mixtape that combines exclusive tracks from the Bay's bright new stars like DaVinci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    How to Be an Opening DJ, By Oakland's DJ Enki: 'You're the Foreplay'

    Do you need a lesson from DJ Enki?​We've all been there: You get to a show or a party around 9 or 10, eager to chill out for a bit, grab a drink, talk to some friends, and listen to an opening DJ. But the opening DJ is zapping out freaky techno, dropping obvious hits, or trying to stitch in a flas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2010

    After 20 Years, the Vinyl Still Spins -- And Sells -- at Groove Merchant Records

    Ian S. PortGroove Merchant owner Chris Veltri with a rare record.​Chris Veltri stands behind the cluttered wood counter at Groove Merchant record store. Dressed in a navy peacoat and Levis, with sandy blond bangs draped over his blue eyes, he watches three customers browse his small Lower Haight s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2010

    John Waters Explains His Love for S.F. Muni, the Roxie Theater, and Die Antwoord

    John Waters​Among other things -- like making movies and stuff -- film director John Waters is known for possessing a sick affection for public transportation in San Francisco. The part-time S.F. resident is coming to town for a performance of his Christmas show tomorrow (Saturday) night, a benefi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2010

    A Night of J Dilla Featuring ISM and the Fan-Tas-Tics at Madrone Art Bar

    Hiroshi Okun​A Night of J Dillafeaturing ISM and The Fan-tas-tics @ Madrone Art Bar July 28, 2010 Better than: A night of Steve Milla.James Yancey, a.k.a. Jay Dee, a.k.a. J Dilla, is somewhere between 2Pac and Pimp C in the running for the title of hip-hop's hardest-working dead guy. His death of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2008

    Top Ten Hip-Hop Albums Of 2008

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2008

    Last Night: A Golden Ticket at Etiquette Lounge

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2008

    Last Night: The Rock the Bells Official After Party at The Mezzanine

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>

  • Music

    January 9, 2008

    Lupe Fiasco hints at music retirement

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2007

    LastNight: Stones Throw at the Independent

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>

  • Music

    August 22, 2007

    Beat Box

    Esteemed Norwegian remixer Todd Terje knows "You Should Be Dancin'"

  • Music

    May 30, 2007

    Regional Rhyme Scheme

    MassLine Media takes Seattle's hip-hop hopes on the road

  • Music

    October 11, 2006

    New Wave Thuggin'

    Kirby Dominant brings together niggaz and white girlz

  • Music

    June 7, 2006

    Slap Shot

    Spank Rock scores one for the B’More club scene

  • Music

    October 20, 2004

    A Hero Comes Along

    The lowest-profile member of the lauded Quannum crew, MC Lateef, finds the spotlight on Ambush

  • Music

    June 2, 2004

    Fiddle About

    Detroit's Amp Fiddler brings funk, soul, and decades of experience to his acclaimed debut

  • Music

    January 7, 2004

    House of Tudor

    The godfather of hip hop graces S.F. with his presence, as do some Filthy Thieving Bastards

  • Music

    June 11, 2003

    Booty-Trapped

    The legendary Jungle Brothers have returned. Why doesn't the hip hop world give a damn?

  • Music

    January 8, 2003

    House of Tudor

    Horror heaven, soulful documentaries, and organ-drenched boogie

  • Music

    October 16, 2002

    SF Weekly Music Awards 2002

    A galaxy-spanning journey through space and sound!

  • Music

    October 18, 2000

    Beat Scientist

    Experimental rapper Doseone is too weird for the hip hop faithful -- but indie rockers love him

  • News

    October 4, 2000

    SF Weekly Wammies 2000

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • Music

    August 23, 2000

    Got Live If You Want It

    What do a cappella, opera, and jazz have to do with hip hop? Ask Felonious.

  • Music

    November 3, 1999

    Rhyme Schemes

    With an acclaimed single and album behind him, San Mateo rapper Rasco remains underground -- which is just fine with him

  • Music

    May 5, 1999

    The House of Tudor

    With an acclaimed single and album behind him, San Mateo rapper Rasco remains underground -- which is just fine with him

  • Calendar

    April 7, 1999

    Night + Day

    With an acclaimed single and album behind him, San Mateo rapper Rasco remains underground -- which is just fine with him

  • Music

    March 31, 1999

    Last Dance

    Tears, hopes, and beats mark the end of Club Deco, ground zero for Bay Area underground hip hop

  • Music

    March 3, 1999

    Reviews

    Tears, hopes, and beats mark the end of Club Deco, ground zero for Bay Area underground hip hop

  • Music

    September 23, 1998

    Live

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Calendar

    August 19, 1998

    Night + Day

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Music

    June 3, 1998

    Reviews

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Music

    April 29, 1998

    Reviews

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Music

    August 6, 1997

    Reviews

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Music

    March 26, 1997

    Recordings

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Music

    March 12, 1997

    Recordings

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Calendar

    August 28, 1996

    Night+Day

    Q: What do Tori Amos, Nick Cave, and Lyricist Lounge have in common? A: Nothing.

  • Music

    May 29, 1996

    The Beastie Connection

    How Adam Yauch and Erin Potts conceived the all-star Tibetan Freedom Concert

  • Music

    January 31, 1996

    The Men of la Mantra

    San Francisco's OM Records foretells the future of enhanced CDs

  • Music

    December 20, 1995

    Dub Warriors

    Macro Dub Infection relays a genre where nothing is true, and everything is permitted

  • Music

    May 31, 1995

    Schools of Thought

    The Roots, the Nonce and DJ Hurricane take hip hop to the next level

  • News

    April 5, 1995

    What's Killing Hip Hop?

    From the Western Addition to the East Bay, police and wary club owners have all but banished hip hop. Have the cops overreacted? Are the clubs at fault? Or have a few well-armed fans hijacked the positive vibe of the hip-hop nation?

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