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by Dregs One
San Francisco-based graffiti artist and rapper Dregs One explores the Bay Area's rich culture in rap music, graffiti art, and other important areas of local history. Dregs' vast knowledge of Bay Area culture is supplemented by guests who tell their own unique stories of participating in these worlds. As a companion to Dregs' viral 60-second video breakdowns on social media, this podcast will further enlighten listeners on important pieces of history that helped make the Bay Area such a renowned hub for creativity and innovation.
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- 2 weeks ago55 min
History of the Bay: Rappin' 4-Tay
Rappin' 4-Tay is a pioneering rapper from San Francisco's Fillmore District. After being discovered by Too Short and joining the Dangerous Crew, 4-Tay became a local superstar. He cofounded Ragtop Records and dropped his biggest hit "Playaz Club" through a major label deal with EMI. Although legal troubles interrupted his career, 4-Tay recorded classics with 2pac, Mac Dre, Suga Free Messy Marv, and many more. He came into national attention again when he initiated a lawsuit against Drake for using his lyrics on "Who Do U Love" with YG. After a diagnosis with myeloma cancer, 4-Tay has been staying strong and fighting to stay healthy and active.Support 4-Tay: https://beats4hope.org and https://rappin4-tay.com4-Tay's autobiography: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ill-be-around-anthony-forte/11478109824-Tay wines: https://vallejocellars.com/4tay-collection--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--Essential Bay Area Rap Playlist: https://fanlink.tv/historyofthebay-playlist--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail info@historyofthebay.com--Online Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com --Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 Intro02:16 Fillmore to HP06:53 KPOO & local hip-hop10:32 Home Turf & early style14:36 Too Short & the Dangerous Crew18:57 Fly & Frankie J, Ragtop Records24:32 Player’s Club29:24 Off Parole32:20 2pac38:39 Messy Marv & street struggles43:12 Mac Dre & Suga Free45:12 Drake dispute 49:17 Fighting cancer
- May 5, 20261h 28m
History of the Bay: Renos HTK
Renos HTK is a graffiti writer from the Bay Area Peninsula who's been down with the culture since the 80's. Growing up with a passion for art and skateboarding, graffiti was a natural progression. Along with his crew, Renos made a major mark on the San Francisco scene and is especially renowned for his handstyles. He's also the narrator of the 2004 documentary "Piece By Piece" and has a deep knowledge of local graffiti history.Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsoneSubscribe to the clips channel: http://youtube.com/@HistoryoftheBayClips For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone4150:00 Tagging handstyles5:40 Growing up in the Penninsula9:22 Graff & skateboarding12:15 Early graff19:37 SF graffiti in the 80s28:49 ORFN35:24 Graff life44:14 HTK crew48:17 Graffiti beef52:45 Piece By Piece1:12:55 Next chapter of SF graff1:22:14 Graffiti & ego
- Apr 28, 20261h 25m
History of the Bay: Yukmouth
Yukmouth is a legendary rapper from East Oakland and one half of the Luniz. He grew up in the 65 Village where his entire family was involved in the dope game, and rap became a way out. This led Luniz to sign with C&H, release the smash hit “I Got 5 On It,” and tour with Notorious BIG. As a solo artist he signed with Rap-A-Lot Records and released a string of solo albums and projects with his collective The Regime. Join the Patreon for bonus content: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone4150:00 Intro2:07 The Vill3:57 Felix Mitchell & Black Panthers12:27 Family in the dope game19:34 Rap in Oakland25:58 Founding the Luniz33:14 Five On It38:41 Too Short, Player Hater & Funkin Over Nothin44:40 Master P51:03 Touring with Biggie & Bad Boy55:42 2pac & One Nation57:50 Rap-A-Lot1:00:56 Thugged Out The Albulation1:04:38 The Regime1:07:04 Mac Dre1:16:26 Hyphy movement1:19:02 Moving to LA1:21:14 Numskull
- Apr 21, 20261h 26m
History of the Bay: DaBoyDame
DaBoyDame is a pillar of the Bay Area music industry. From burning mix CDs in Oakland to having his own college radio show in Atlanta, he helped break major records and became an intern at 106 KMEL. This led Dame to a friendship with Yo Gotti and an A&R position at his label CMG. He has also worked for Motown and DefJam and continues to make waves as a songwriter, DJ, and artist himself.DaBoyDame & Friends with Plies & Keyshia Cole, June 19 in Oakland: https://thefoxoakland.com/events/daboydame-260619Join the Patreon for bonus content: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone4150:00 Dame’s multiple projects3:06 Growing up in Oakland & making mixes8:33 College radio in Atlanta17:32 Breaking records20:01 Working at KMEL24:07 Meeting Yo Gotti27:55 DJs and A&R30:12 CMG 33:25 Nipsey Hussle35:20 Important qualities of an A&R40:26 Kamaiyah & Dej Loaf49:30 Motown53:15 Def Jam59:01 Is there a problem with Bay Area rap?1:10:07 Music quality & our regional sound1:16:34 Most important steps for artists1:19:12 Do major labels still matter?1:21:16 DaBoyDame & friends
- Apr 14, 20261h 25m
History of the Bay: Casual (2.0)
Casual returns for his second episode on the podcast, where we discuss his new album and dive deeper into the group dynamic of Hieroglyphics crew. We also discuss Cas' influences on Biggie, Eminem, and Andre 3000. Of course we also had to run back an Egyptology convo to cover more hidden pieces of African history.Join the Patreon for bonus content: https://patreon.com/dregsone--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone4150:00 Freestyling3:26 New album & AI16:09 Polo & Lo Life connections20:17 Hiero tour & new album coming24:01 Crazy fight on the road27:51 Hiero group dynamics29:49 Who’s the best rapper in Hiero?? 31:14 Does Hiero get enough recognition in the Bay?36:58 Top 5 Bay Area rappers?39:57 Is lyricism becoming a lost art?46:20 Drill & violence in hip-hop51:46 Biggie54:18 Eminem & Outkast1:01:50 Egypt & the pyramids
- Mar 31, 202651 min
History of the Bay: Philthy Rich (2.0)
Philthy Rich is celebrating 20 years in the rap game and the release of his newest album "T$GO: The Motion Files." On his second episode of History of the Bay, he gives an update on the challenges of signing artists to his FOD label and talks candidly about his biggest rap checks, his best and worst investments, and more.--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 0:00 New album 2:38 Work ethic 7:31 FOD artists 13:52 Not sounding like a Bay rapper 19:26 Is there still money in rap? 21:08 Biggest rap check 25:21 Best and worst investments 31:07 Music for the ladies 36:57 Oakland street legends 38:40 Fake rappers 45:41 20 years in the rap game
- Mar 17, 20261h 41m
History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz (3.0)
Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a founding member of Woodie's East Co Co Records. In his third appearance on History of the Bay, Shad shares more stories from Woodie's history and insight into his mysterious death. He also touches on his own history with other artists like Jacka, Guce, A-Wax, and more. Shad also talks about his journey from self-releasing his latest album and preparing to perform at his upcoming album release party.Album Release Party, March 21 at Noble Cinema Studios - Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shad-viciouz-aka-shadow-record-release-party-hosted-by-dregs-one-tickets-1981659144847Purchase Shad Viciouz new album:Bandcamp: https://shadviciouz.bandcamp.com/album/authentic-the-book-of-shadowEven: https://www.even.biz/r/authentic-the-book-of-shadow--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Album release party 07:52 Putting out the new album 19:22 A-Wax, Pie-Rx, Northern Rxpozure 26:00 Big Tone & Sav-It-Out 37:07 Fans instigating beefs 43:38 Why Shad doesn’t eat pork 47:06 XO Creep 53:44 New Antioch rappers: Mike Sherm, Symba 56:39 Did Woodie blow up AFTER he died? 59:33 Woodie getting banned from Antioch 1:02:38 Real-life stories in songs 1:05:08 High school rap group with Woodie 1:09:10 Woodie’s issue with Sideways 1:11:43 Performing with Jacka 1:15:03 Woodie’s deal with Koch Records 1:19:58 Gratitude to Guce 1:23:25 Did Woodie have a wife?? 1:33:20 Dealing with Woodie’s death
- Mar 10, 20261h 31m
History of the Bay: David Gonzales aka The Homie King
David Gonzales is an artist from Richmond, California who grew up in his local lowrider and Chicano arts scene. Starting with his own t-shirts and comic strips, he created the Homies characters that became a worldwide phenomenon. After selling millions of toys, David had to start from square one after the vending machine industry collapses. He's continued to push his own art and even started putting out new lines of Homies toys and merchandise that continue to this day - check David out at https://www.dgatees.com/--History of the Bay x Mojo Labs snapbacks on sale 3/15, sign up to the VIP list for early access: https://mojo-labs.comJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsoneSubscribe to our clips channel: https://youtube.com/@UCYR1ormrdd-9gFSUoZgv3wA --For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Starting Homies in the Bay 05:54 Growing up in Richmond 19:01 Inspiration for characters 24:45 Learning to draw 28:11 Lowrider and biker art 36:25 Post office art 40:41 Sports t-shirts 48:47 Homies t-shirts 53:27 First toys & gang controversy 1:00:34 Homies TV show?? 1:04:04 Vending machine toys 1:12:04 Back to hustling art 1:16:45 New Homies toys 1:20:23 Learning the business 1:23:40 Art & community 1:28:27 Current projects
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