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10 March 2010: Dee Jay aka D-Dub - Rapstar

Fresno independent rapper Dee Jay (aka D-Dub) has just brought his new solo album to the table. The "Rapstar" cd dropped a week ago under Abusive Music and Wild 1 Studios. You'll hear 14 tracks with guest appearances by No-Doze, Dewango, Smile, Grand Skeme, Eddie Money Tha Hustla, K.T. & Rich Nix. You can get the album online at CD Baby. Also visit Dee Jay on his MySpace page. Tracklist (no features mentioned): (show tracklist)


10 March 2010: J Stalin & Philthy Rich - Early Morning Shift: The Mixtape Vol. 3

We've finally got some fresh info on the upcoming Demolition Men and Livewire collabo album. "Early Morning Shift: The Mixtape Vol. 3" handled by J Stalin and Philthy Rich will drop on April 6th. It will include 30 tracks, with many skits, interviews, freestyles, mixtape cuts and a few exclusive songs with production by The Mekanix & Tony Lo. Except for the Livewire line-up you'll hear verses by Planet Asia, San Quinn, Mistah F.A.B. and Clyde Carson. Check out the tracklist below and peep Demolition Men on their MySpace page: (show tracklist)


10 March 2010: A.B. - The Addiction

The up and coming rapper A.B. representing Oakland has recently signed to Balance's Ayinde Music label. He'll drop his solo mixtape called "The Addiction" on March 23rd. You can already watch and get a taste of his music on his latest clip called "Motivation" produced by Vybe Beatz. Watch it now and visit AB on his MySpace page.


10 March 2010: Yung N.A.Z. - Da Streets Paid Me, But Da Hustle Got Me Rich

Be sure to have a look at the new solo album by Hunter's Point rapper Yung N.A.Z. whose project dropped under Git Paid Music and was presented by Nazcar Cash Ent. & Bullys With Fullys. The album is called "Da Streets Paid Me, But Da Hustle Got Me Rich" and features 19 tracks with a few appearances by Guce, Gucci Mane, Killa Keise, Eazy E, Mei Lei & Dooby Mac. Visit Yung N.A.Z. on hisMySpace page and check the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


10 March 2010: Guce - Thizz Nation Vol. 25: Thizz City

We've got fresh news on the upcoming Guce album from the Thizz Nation series. The Vol. 25 called "Thizz City" will be released on May 18th and will feature appearances by Messy Marv, Dubee, Rydah J. Klyde, J-Diggs, Keak Da Sneak, D-Lo, Tuff Da Goon, Real One, Geezy, Shigady and more. In the meantime visit Guce on his MySpace page.


10 March 2010: Oakland City Hustlas - Leave Ya' Doors Open Volume 2

There's a new album by Oakland duet (Crown Jul & Rame Royal) called Oakland City Hustlas. Their cd is titled "Leave Ya' Doors Open Volume 2" and includes 13 songs with appearances by Richie Rich and Chop Black. Visit O.C.H. on theirMySpace page and buy their album at RapBay.com. Tracklist: (show tracklist)


10 March 2010: Rame Royal - The Big Face Mixtape

Another available project is a mixtape by the Oakland City Hustlas member Rame Royal called "The Big Face Mixtape". It's been a minute since it dropped in digital version (go to DatPiff), but it's now also available in hard copies - for instance at RapBay.com. The cd includes 14 songs, mostly solos. Check the tracklist and visit Rame Royal on his MySpace page. (show tracklist)


09 March 2010: J. DaVinci - The Day The Turf Stood Still

The new solo album from Fillmoe rapper J. DaVinci dropped today. It's called "The Day The Turf Stood Still" and includes 17 songs. You can buy the album online at iTunes or Amazon. Also be sure to watch the video for "What You Finna Do?" at our Video Section and visit the official website for DaVinci's album at Sweatbreads Creative Collective. (show tracklist)


09 March 2010: Mugzi - Solid: Gorillatary Mindset

Mugzi (aka Mugzilla) - a Vallejo representative and a member of The Mossie - will be out with a solo project on April 20th. It will be called "Solid: Gorillatary Mindset" and will feature guest appearances by Layzie Bone, Baby Bash, Celly Cel, E-40, Stres, Kaveo, The Jacka, B-Legit, Laroo, Turf Talk, Jay Tee, Nump & more. Album will drop under Sick Wid' It and 30/30 Records. Check BayUndaground.com daily for more info and visit Mugzi on his MySpace page.


09 March 2010: Dregs One presents Sucka Free State Of Mind Vol. IV

Be on the lookout for a new compilation presented by Dregs One of San Francisco Gas Mask Colony crew dropping May 1st. The album will be titled "Sucka Free State Of Mind Vol. IV" and will feature 21 tracks with production by Dregs One, Big Shawn, Oncore, A1 Prosper, Skitz, Philo & more. You'll get verses by Gas Mask Colony members, Mint Rock, Equipto, The Jacka, Hugh EMC & more. Check out Dregs One's blog and MySpace page. Peep the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


09 March 2010: S.O.C. - Son Of Christ

If you are interested in a Christian sub-genre of rap you should pay attention to the brand new album by the San Francisco representative S.O.C. which stands for Son Of Christ. He's just come out with a 12-track solo filled with calm vibes that blend musical genres. Expect thought provoking, educational lyrics and smooth melodies in the background. You can already buy the digital version on CD Baby.com for $7.88. Hard copies will also be available soon, we'll keep you posted on the pressed units. Have a look at the tracklist: (show tracklist)


San Quinn

Reviews - 08 March 2010:

A set of well known and underground releases from Fillmoe rappers for today, starting with Quinn's latest solo:
San Quinn - From A Boy To A Man

J. DaVinci

Street album yet filled with 100% original production by the Fillmoe youngster:
J. DaVinci - Butter and Gunz

Messy Marv & Prince Bugsy

San Francisco meets Louisiana on a collabo album from Ball Or Fall records:
Messy Marv & Prince Bugsy - Guerrilla Red

Messcalen

One of Messy Marv's solo album with lots of Click Clack Gang appearances:
Messcalen - Scrapers, Stunnas And White Tees

Metropolitan

2002 underground and rare mixtape by Frisco artist Metro:
Metropolitan - Mixtape

08 March 2010: Haji Springer - Slumdog Thizzionaire

"Indian rappa singa" better known as Haji Springer is about to release his new solo project. It will be called "Slumdog Thizzionaire" and will drop on March 23rd under Thizz Nation and Da' T labels. His upcoming album will include guest appearances by The Jacka, J-Diggs, Yukmouth, Mitchy Slick, Cozmo, Gennessee, K-Loc, Harm, J3, Meezy, K-J, El Rocka, The Dragons, Lil Evil and more. Check him out on his MySpace page.


05 March 2010: Flame - Still Shining In The Game

Lately there's been a lot of negative buzz around Sunnyvale rapper Flame; but we're not here to judge his moves, yet to spread the word on the upcoming releases by Northern Cali artists. So if you're still supporting this homeboy rapper you'll be pleased to hear that he's coming out with a new solo album this month. It will be called "Still Shining In The Game" and will feature 17 songs with appearances by The Jacka, Rees, Icey, Lil Ego & Dru P. The whole production will be brought by Flame himself. Visit the artist on his MySpace page and check out the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: E-40 - Revenue Retrievin' - Day Shift

All of you Bay Area fans are probably waiting for new E-40's albums, which are dropping on March 30th. The first one from "Revenue Retrievin'" series called "Day Shift" will feature 19 songs with guest appearances by Too Short, B-Legit, The Jacka, Husalah, Clyde Carson, J. Valentine, Droop-E, Dem Hoodstarz, Mistah F.A.B. & more. Visit E-40's MySpace profile and read next news for more info on "Revenue Retrievin'" project. (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: E-40 - Revenue Retrievin' - Night Shift

And the second, separate album by E-40 dropping on March 30th is the "Night Shift" of "Revenue Retrievin'". More music from E-Feezy will include another dose of slaps with features by some of the best out of the Bay: Ya Boy, Turf Talk, Messy Marv, Laroo, Keak Da Sneak, San Quinn, Dru Down & many more. Tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: J. DaVinci - The Day The Turf Stood Still

BayUndaground.com spot is back with the tracklist for J. DaVinci's new album, which is dropping next week, on Tuesday, March 9th. "The Day The Turf Stood Still" will feature 18 songs; mostly solos. Watch the video to one of the songs off the album - mature and serious "What You Finna Do?":



You can also listen to "It's On Me" track produced by Blunt on Sweet Breads official website. Hit DaVinci on his MySpace page and check the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: Lefty - And Then There Was Lefty

We might be late on this one, as there wasn't much buzz around it. The debut solo album by Deep Sleep Records member Lefty is available, for instance at CD Baby.com. His cd is called "And Then There Was Lefty" and includes 14 songs with appearances by LSE, Pistol Cee, Sleepy, Cuddie Cut, Loco Sin Freno & Mateo Net. Check out the tracklist below and visit Deep Sleep Records on its MySpace page. (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: Troublez presents Tha Allstarz

If you haven't noticed yet the new compilation by San Jose representative Troublez has just arrived to the Bay Area rap table. "Tha Allstarz" is an 18-song deep project mainly filled with appearances by Latin rappers out of SJ. Go and cop the album at CD Baby or Rasputin locations. Visit Troublez on his MySpace page and check out the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: Jacka & Lee Majors - The Gobots 2: D-Boy Era

Be on the lookout for a second album by The Gobots - a Pittsburg / Oakland duet made of The Jacka & Lee Majors. Their new album will be called "D-Boy Era" and will be available on May 18th. You'll get songs with guest appearances by Husalah, Messy Marv, Keak Da Sneak, Yukmouth, Paul Wall, Mistah F.A.B., Dru Down, Fed-X, Apmichino, Cellski, Matt Blaque, G-Stack, Laroo & more. Check Gobots out on their MySpace page. BayUndaground.com will keep you posted on this one.


03 March 2010: Sleepy D - Sleepy Deprivation

You've probably been waiting for a debut official solo by East Oakland rapper Sleepy D, which was supposed to drop sometime ago. His album called "Sleepy Deprivation" has been pushed back and will be released on April 20th under Town Thizzness and I.A.F. labels. The track listing includes 16 songs with guest appearances by D-Lo, Young Moses, G-Wet, Julian Ramone, Jinkx, Rico Tha Kid, EBE & D9. Visit Sleepy D on his MySpace page and peep the tracklist below: (show tracklist)