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Lyrics Born

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Celebrate James Brown's Birthday at These Two S.F. Parties

    The next two weekends in San Francisco feature parties in tribute to the late James Brown, who would have turned 79 on May 3. The entertainer had a long history performing for multiple generations in the Bay Area, perhaps most frequently at San Carlos' legendary (and now defunct) Circle Star Center, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2011

    The Top Five Classics From Quannum, the Bay Area Hip-Hop Collective

    Lateef the Truthspeaker performs at Mighty tonight.​ With a line-up that includes cut-and-paste maestro DJ Shadow, innovative rap duo Blackalicious, and the spirited funk styles of Latryx, the Quannum collective is a Bay Area institution. Since its inception in the early '90s, the creative cre ... 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

    April 11, 2011

    Outside Lands 2011: Phish, Muse, Arcade Fire, Black Keys, Deadmau5, and More

    Three days of this for 2011!​As promised, Outside Lands' avatar Ranger Dave announced the lineup this morning for the festivals fourth incarnation, to be held August 12-14, 2011. Your headliners: Phish, Muse, and Arcade Fire. Also playing: the Black Keys, Deadmau5, MGMT, Girl Talk, Decemberists, a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2011

    Democracy in the Middle East

    Three days of this for 2011!​As promised, Outside Lands' avatar Ranger Dave announced the lineup this morning for the festivals fourth incarnation, to be held August 12-14, 2011. Your headliners: Phish, Muse, and Arcade Fire. Also playing: the Black Keys, Deadmau5, MGMT, Girl Talk, Decemberists, a ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2010

    Herbal Melodies

    Choice moments in the surprising history of medical marijuana and music

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Mini SXSW in Downtown San Jose

    Yo La Tenga plays this summer's Left Coast Fest​Last year, San Jose held its first annual Left Coast Live Music Festival, and no one really heard about it. It was headlined by Bay Area's soul man Booker T. and East Bay rapper Lyrics Born. Dubbed "a mini-SXSW", the Left Coast Live Music Festival wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2010

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A w/ DJ D Sharp (Lyrics Born, Lauryn Hill, Quannum)

    ​DJ D Sharp can hang with the big names--spinning at Dwayne Wade's birthday party, or as part of Kanye West's and Lauryn Hill's performances. But when he's not keeping the celebs happy at home or touring the world, he also holds down residencies on both sides of the Bay four nights a week, and tha ... More >>

  • Music

    November 4, 2009

    Gift of Gab’s talent sidetracks his solo missions

    ​DJ D Sharp can hang with the big names--spinning at Dwayne Wade's birthday party, or as part of Kanye West's and Lauryn Hill's performances. But when he's not keeping the celebs happy at home or touring the world, he also holds down residencies on both sides of the Bay four nights a week, and tha ... More >>

  • Music

    October 14, 2009

    Music Awards Program Guide

    ​DJ D Sharp can hang with the big names--spinning at Dwayne Wade's birthday party, or as part of Kanye West's and Lauryn Hill's performances. But when he's not keeping the celebs happy at home or touring the world, he also holds down residencies on both sides of the Bay four nights a week, and tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Notes on Brass, Bows and Beats @ Yoshi's

    Bill EvansIt's the Symphony: Brass, Bows, & Beats​A few thoughts from the Jazz Mafia's Brass, Bows & Beats show at SF Yoshi's (which plays again tonight and tomorrow): • Holy shit, that's a lot of people on stage! (an unofficial head count numbered about 30 musicians). • B, B & B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2009

    NPR: Rap as Geopolitics

    Il(l) like Kim Jong: Lil' Wayne National Public Radio has an interesting take  on beef in the rap world: it's essentially a mirror of global politics, according to Marc Lynch, a professor at George Washington University and the director of the Institute of Middle East Studies. ""The way that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Sayonara, Vibe

    Shawn MortensenVibe's First Cover Hang on to those back issues of Vibe, folks. As of today, they're officially collectors items. As reported by Daily Finance, the New York Times, and RapRadar, Vibe is ceasing publication effective June 30. According to a letter from Vibe CEO Steve Aaron, the magazin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    Les Nubians Chill Out in Stern Grove

    EKAphotographySupa Sistas: Les Nubians Yesterday was definitely a day to be outdoors. With thermostats pointing north, inside was the last place anyone would want to be. And why would you want to, anyway? It was nice outside. Hot damn, summer in the city. And, unlike many a summery San Francisco da ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    Reactions to Michael Jackson's Death (Pt. 1): Lyrics Born, Sake 1 & More

    Let's Remember Him This Way When a pop culture icon passes, it's never a happy thing. The death of Michael Jackson has definitely sent shivers through the urban community, most of whom revered MJ's music, which was an essential soundtrack for most of their lives. Well, up until Bad, at least. But ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 24, 2009

    Cheap Musical Thrills

    Give your ears — and your wallet— a summer treat.

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Funk Makes a Three-Night Stand at Yoshi's SF

    He Came to Funk You: B'nai Rebelfront The Punk Funk Mob, B'Nai Rebelfront, and Greg Scott are the featured performers in "We Got the Funk: A Tribute to the Sixth Funk Dynasty," a musical miniseries highlighting local funksters happening June 15-17 at Yoshi's SF. Punk Funk Mob  features singer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    Joyo Velarde EP Release at 330 Ritch Tonight

    EKAphotographySorry, She's Taken: Joyo Velarde Mrs. Lyrics Born aka songstress Joyo Velarde aka the Chilla from Manila appears at 330 Ritch's Pacific Standard Time tonight to celebrate the release of her eponymous, digital-only EP, which officially hits iTunes today. Nepotism, shmepotism--even if s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Chela Simone Tonight at Levende

    Back to Burn: Chela SimoneLevende Lounge's weekly emerging talent showcase "We All We Got" heats up tonight with an appearance by Chela Simone, one of the Bay Area's rawest female emcees. Imagine the lyrical finesse of MC Lyte with the revolutionary intellectualism of Sister Souljah--but coming fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Uriah Duffy Band Slaps the Funk Outta Yoshi's

    EKAphotographyBustin' Loose: Uriah Duffy with B'Nai Rebelfront Whitesnake/Lyrics Born bassist Uriah Duffy unveiled his latest project last night at Yoshi's SF - his own outfit, the Uriah Duffy Band. UDB--which features vocalists Joe Bagale and Karen Paige, guitarist B'Nai Rebelfront, keyboardists ... More >>

  • Music

    April 15, 2009

    Adam Theis' symphony of jazz, funk, and hip-hop

    EKAphotographyBustin' Loose: Uriah Duffy with B'Nai Rebelfront Whitesnake/Lyrics Born bassist Uriah Duffy unveiled his latest project last night at Yoshi's SF - his own outfit, the Uriah Duffy Band. UDB--which features vocalists Joe Bagale and Karen Paige, guitarist B'Nai Rebelfront, keyboardists ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Last Night: Kev Choice at We All We Got

    EKAphotography Kev ChoiceLevende LoungeMarch 11, 2009Better Than: watching reruns of Lost.Most hip-hop open mics are dingy, dusty affairs offering plenty of underground flavor in basement-like settings. Upscale restaurant-lounges used to be reserved for jazz trios.But We All We Got, a new Wednesday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Last Night: SF Weekly Music Awards 2008

    EKAphotography Kev ChoiceLevende LoungeMarch 11, 2009Better Than: watching reruns of Lost.Most hip-hop open mics are dingy, dusty affairs offering plenty of underground flavor in basement-like settings. Upscale restaurant-lounges used to be reserved for jazz trios.But We All We Got, a new Wednesday ... More >>

  • Music

    October 15, 2008

    Casting Votes: Music Awards 2008

    EKAphotography Kev ChoiceLevende LoungeMarch 11, 2009Better Than: watching reruns of Lost.Most hip-hop open mics are dingy, dusty affairs offering plenty of underground flavor in basement-like settings. Upscale restaurant-lounges used to be reserved for jazz trios.But We All We Got, a new Wednesday ... More >>

  • Music

    October 15, 2008

    Slumberland Records: Trapped in Amber

    A local record label offers a valuable lesson in sticking to your mission.

  • Music

    October 15, 2008

    The Big Studio Slump

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2008

    Outside Lands Kicks Off In Golden Gate Park

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Music

    August 20, 2008

    Schedule Outside Lands trip with playlists of our favorite artists

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    Live 105's summer concert lineup lacks luster this year

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Music

    March 26, 2008

    Mike Relm: From "Back in Black" to Blue Man Group

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Music

    January 16, 2008

    Major-Label Misfit: Mistah F.A.B.

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • News

    December 5, 2007

    My Tunes: Intro

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Music

    October 17, 2007

    SF Weekly Music Awards 2007 Program

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2007

    Spearhead in Golden Gate Park Saturday: Free!

    The body count of legendary recording studios that have gone silent is undeniable.

  • Music

    May 30, 2007

    Regional Rhyme Scheme

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

  • Music

    February 7, 2007

    Producer, Remixer, MC

    Oakland triple-threat Trackademicks does it all

  • News

    September 13, 2006

    Out of the Shadow

    The DJ who works out of S.F. has crafted both exquisite beats and a carefully cultivated mystique. Find out from him why the lush trip hop is being replaced by a local hyphy sound.

  • Music Awards

    October 19, 2005

    Award Show Guide

    Americana/Folk/Country DJ/Turntablist Electro/Electronic/Experimental Hard Rock Hip Hop Indie Rock/Noise Pop Jazz Soul/R&B World Music Music Video

  • Music Awards

    October 19, 2005

    Award Show Performers

    SF Weekly Music Awards

  • Music

    August 24, 2005

    General Elektriks

    Cliquety Kliqk

  • Calendar

    February 2, 2005

    Don't Stop

    Hip hop's history

  • Music

    January 5, 2005

    Azeem

    Show Business

  • 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 Awards

    October 20, 2004

    Award Show Performers

    Thursday, October 21, 2004 at Ruby Skye

  • Music

    August 25, 2004

    DJ Zeph

    Sunset Scavenger

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 19, 2004

    Best Hip Hop Label

    Quannum Projects

  • Music

    July 9, 2003

    Beyond Board

    Tommy Guerrero's budding music career makes us wonder: Can you teach an old skateboarder new tricks?

  • Film

    June 25, 2003

    Boogie Nights

    For a band that isn't "commercial-sounding," scoring a movie is a boon

  • Music

    May 3, 2000

    Riff Raff

    Deep Compilation

  • Music

    February 7, 1996

    The Laws of Entropy

    Davis' DJ Shadow breaks it down

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