David Banner

DJ Haylow on the Influence of J. Dilla and the Splintering of "Underground" Hip-Hop

For the past 15 years, Oakland's DJ Haylow has maintained a philosophy of "being a messenger to share music with others who love music." His involvement in ventures such as the groundbreaking Bay Area hip-hop TV show Distortion 2 Static and the Roy Ayers Project demonstrate his never-ending desire t ... More >>

2 Chainz's 10 Best Song-Stealing Guest Verses

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz (aka Tauheed Epps, 35) is no one's sidekick. He sold out his first night as a solo artist at The Warfield on Dec. 15 (tickets are still available for the Dec. 16 show) and has a Gold-certified single ("No Lie" featuring Drake) and a Grammy nomination (Best Rap Album for Based ... More >>

David Banner Takes Aim at Fake Rap Culture, Lil B, and Kreayshawn with "Swag"

​On his new song "Swag," rapper, producer, and Mississippi native David Banner mocks a criminally overused word and the cultural practices that fall under it. Banner affects a sneering tone and an uncharacteristically simple, whoop-punctuated beat for "Swag." Both are reminiscent of Berkeley s ... More >>

Behind the Beat with DJ Dials (Change the Beat, Soundpieces)

​Never let it be said that Noah Bennet Cunnigham is lazy. His hustle knows no bounds. He DJs, designs airport art installations, produces tracks, and manages our premiere glitch-hop outfit, Lazer Sword. As DJ Dials, he explores the depths of futuristic booty tunes and next-level bass music with ed ... More >>

Dem Hoodstarz' Rapper Charged in Gang Sweep

Busted: Dem HoodstarzAs the Chronicle reported on Sunday, 42 members of a South Bay gang known as "the Taliban" have been arrested following a joint task force raid conducted in 14 Bay Area cities Friday night and Saturday morning. The suspected Taliban members--who have no religious affiliation, ... More >>

Last Night: Hip-Hop Live Tour at the Grand Ballroom with Talib Kweli, David Banner and Little Brother

Last Night: A Special Birthday Appearance by Talib Kweli at Levende Lounge's "Colors"

Talib Kweli, David Banner Play with 10-Piece Live Band at Grand Ballroom in Oct.

Reports from the Road: Bun B's "II Trill" release party

SXSW highlights: David Banner, Bon Iva, MGMT, Clockcleaner, and Dark Meat

SXSW last day: David Banner kills it

It Was a Year Of ...

Well, lots of things, actually

Hip Hop, Year 2 A.J.

Merry Christmas, Beeyotch!

Forget caroling. Here are a few hip hop jammy-jams to warm your yule log.

Aceyalone

All Balls Don't Bounce, Revisited

David Banner

MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water

Various Artists

Crunk and Disorderly