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DLRN: CALI RAP'S NEW GOVERNORS

By Zoneil Maharaj, Photos by Ariel Zambelich
July 29, 2010

With their recently released The Bridge EP, DLRN's staking their claim in the west coast hip-hop scene. Say hello to Cali rap’s new governors...

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: THE RETURN W/ DJ PREMIER, AMAD-JAMAL, PRINCE PO, MELINA JONES AND MORE (07/11/10 AT TEMPLE, SF)

By Lorenzo Escalante
July 29, 2010

On July 11, the legendary DJ Premier touched down in San Francisco for The Return at Temple. His first visit since the passing of the his late, great partner Guru...

C PLUS: MAKING THE GRADE

By Phalary Long
July 19, 2010

Despite his moniker, the Sacramento, CA-based emcee is proving he's far above average. He's revitalizing the west coast music scene, giving listeners a taste of his compelling lyricism and witty wordplay with an onslaught of recent mixtapes...

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: SUMMER LOVIN' AT 111 MINNA

By Krisana Horachaikul
July 10, 2010

On July 2, Oh Dang! and Mes One of All Mighty Family made sure folks' three-day 4th of July weekend was extra crackin' with Summer Lovin'. Check out the photos...

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: POWER STRUGGLE'S "REMITTANCES" RELEASE PARTY

By Todd Posadas
July 8, 2010

Oh Dang! and Beatrock Music celebrated the release of Power Struggle's latest LP, Remittances to a packed house at Pier 23 in SF. Check out photos from the night...

CURTAIN CALL: LITTLE BROTHER’S FINAL CONCERT AT THE INDEPENDENT, SF

By Zoneil Maharaj, Photos by Jayne Liu
June 10, 2010

When word got out earlier this year that Little Brother was breaking up, it was bittersweet. Fans would get a new album, Leftback, but at a cost: the album would be their last...

RAPPIN' AIN'T ENOUGH: POWER STRUGGLE FRONTMAN NOMI MAKES MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE

By Zoneil Maharaj
June 4, 2010

“I’m a horrible capitalist,” Nomi admits. “So I probably won’t sell hella records.” A community organizer, he uses rap to speak on real issues that affect real people. His songs serve as dedications to the immigrant and working class...

KILL THE NOISE: LUDWIG TURNS A DEAF EAR TO THE STREET WEAR CLAMOR

By Summer Sewell, Photo by Anna Elledge
April 28, 2010

Head upstairs to view the two garment racks that make up their “showroom” and their purpose is easily grasped. Ludwig represents the art of branding without over-marketing...

ON THE SCENE: MAYER HAWTHORNE AND PASSION PIT AT THE WARFIELD, SF (4.15.10)

By Michelle Le
April 27, 2010

Boston dance floor scientists Passion Pit wrapped up a two-month long tour with midwest soul revivalist Mayer Hawthorne at San Francisco's Warfield Theatre. While the the pairing might sound a little oil-and-water, the sold out show was proof that genre labels don't mean shit when it comes to having a good time...

SXSW 2010 HIGHLIGHTS: A REALLY FUCKING LATE UPDATE

By Zoneil Maharaj, Photos by Ariel Zambelich
April 17, 2010

Before you start typing your lame-ass comment, yes, I realize it’s been a month since the SXSW 2010 music festival went down in Austin, TX....

ON SET: ALEXANDER SPIT'S "NO BAKING SODA ALLOWED"

By Lorenzo Escalante
February 22, 2010

We take you behind-the-scenes on the set of Alexander Spit's "No Baking Soda Allowed" music video, directed by Josh "F-22" Couto...

ON THE SCENE: LEFT FEST 2010

By Lorenzo Escalante
February 22, 2010

We could tell you how dope it was to see So Cal beat mangler Exile flip Hieroglyphics' "At the Helm" live on his MPC, or how freestyle king Supernatural flipped ridiculous off-the-cuff rhymes while puffing blunts with the crowd, but we'd rather just show you...

DESSA DARLING SINGS THE BLUES

By Kimberly Turner
February 17, 2010

Maggie “Dessa Darling” Wander, the lone female emcee of Minnesota hip-hop collective Doomtree, is showing fans she can do more than rap...

FEATURED VIDEO: HOPIE SPITSHARD'S "YUMMY"

By Oh Dang!
February 14, 2010

There's a lot of elements at work here: you've got raw, unmatched lyricism provided by the sister Hopie Spitshard + the homey 6Finger's futuristic blapper + a really ill visual depiction of the song by Kid Heroes Productions and Xylophone Films...

FLICKIN': PHOTOS FROM A SPECIAL ENTREE AT 111 MINNA

By Oh Dang!, Photos by Lorenzo Escalante, Krisana Horachaikul and Ekevara Kitpowsong
February 11, 2010

On Jan. 31, we had six of our favorite Bay Area artists come through to 111 Minna Gallery to get down...on half-naked women. Check the highlights...

NEWS & UPDATES

July 31: Oh Dang! presents The Great Demise: The artwork of Steve Belale + performance by Locksmith
(07/28/10 - 10:36 PM)

It's our pleasure to share with you Belale's new works, a collection titled The Great Demise, for one night only at 111 Minna this Saturday, July 31. Belale will be painting live alongside the equally talented likes of J.Todd.O, Christopher De Leon, Ichii Ohrhyin, Dyno and Sophinie. But that's not all! Bay Area veteran spiticker Locksmith (of Frontline fame) will perform with newcomer Willie Joe...

Watch: Mandeep Sethi - "Activating Souls"
(07/10/10 - 11:26 PM)

The homey Mandeep Sethi drops some new heat with this video for "Activating Souls," produced by Sikh Knowledge...

Download: The Burnerz (Zumbi of Zion I + The Are) ft. Kev Choice and Bambu - "No Justice"
(07/10/10 - 10:12 PM)

The Burnerz (Zumbi of Zion I and producer The Are), Kev Choice and Bambu respond to Thursday's involuntary manslaughter verdict for Johannes Mehserle...

July 2: Oh Dang! x Mes One of All Mighty Family present Summer Lovin' at 111 Minna
(06/30/10 - 12:48 AM)

What better way to celebrate our independence than with some live art, gorgeous models and dope-ass DJs? To make it even sweeter: It's a three-day weekend so you don't need to sober up 'til Tuesday morning. Let's start this shit off right!

Saturday, June 5: The Farmers' Block (a Block Party 2.0) at 111 Minna Gallery, SF
(05/31/10 - 9:22 PM)

The Farmers' Block is a family style block party supporting farmers, kitchen gurus, artists, musicians and DJs for an all inclusive network unique to San Francisco...