Archived news - January 2020

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17 January 2020: T-Loc - Street Poet

In about two weeks Antioch rapper T-Loc will return with his latest material: an EP called "Street Poet". It will be out on January 31st and will be made of 6 solo tracks produced by Unkontrolable, Filthy Fill and Lazie Locz. T-Loc is also working on the second album from TripleOverDose group (T-Loc, B-Dawg & Lou-E-Lou) called "Relaps" and another solo project titled "Gemini" featuring Shadow, B-Dawg, Lou-E-Lou, Storm, Lil Dee, Lazie Locz and Darkroom Familia members like Duke, Crooked, Young D, Oso and KID. Follow T-Loc on Instagram. Tracklist for "Street Poet": (show tracklist)

17 January 2020: Zak1 & D-Varg - Expect The Worst Pray For The Best

Redwood City representative Zak1 hooked up with Fremont rapper D-Varg to bring you a brand new Christian hip-hop album titled "Expect The Worst Pray For The Best". The project is made of 8 songs and includes guest appearances by artists like Too Real, Charles Imperial, MariMa, Lectrolicious, CK, Eighty, Jamillions and few more. You can purchase its digital version on iTunes or Spotify. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 January 2020: AR The Inspiration - A Letter To My Shooter

AR The Inspiration aka Arthur Renowitzky is the founder of Life Goes On Foundation (LGO), an organization working in the state of California to help bring an end to gun violence, spinal cord injury awareness and uplift our youth. AR founded LGO in 2007 after he was shot in the chest outside of a San Francisco night club by an unknown assailant, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down.

AR also spreads his word through the mic, having a few rap projects under his belt. A new one - called "A Letter To My Shooter" - will be out on January 31st. It will include 7 tracks with guest verses from Zyme, Murs and Jeston Langland. You can pre-order your digital copy on Amazon. Follow AR on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 January 2020: Dee Tha Prince - Self Explanatory

Richmond representative named Dee Tha Prince is about to drop a solo project called "Self Explanatory" on January 24th. The album will be made of 7 tracks and will include guest features from Stevie Joe, Mistah F.A.B., Plushh and Killa Kill. You can pre-order its digital version on iTunes and Amazon. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 January 2020: Yoey The Fundraiser - Peace Never Last 2

Stockton rapper Yoey The Fundraiser is back with his new solo album called "Peace Never Last 2". It is made of 9 solo tracks that you can order on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Yoey The Fundraiser on Instagram.

17 January 2020: L.O.C. - Life Of Crime

January 24th is the release date for a new solo project from Union City representative known as L.O.C. His upcoming album will be called "Life Of Crime" and will include 14 tracks with guest performances from Lil Coner, Keek Dogg, TC Kapone, Casper Capone, Reggo and Big Mister. Pre-order your digital copy on Amazon. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 January 2020: Joelle Barzilay - Dont Judge Me

Sacramento singer Joelle Barzilay is out with her solo album called "Dont Judge Me". The album dropped under Shady Nation and includes 8 songs produced by Nico Flow Prod., Joseph Kay, RayBandz, TeoILikeThis and That Dude Neno. You'll hear guest appearances by Shady Nate, Joseph Kay, AllWorldX, RayBandz, That Dude Neno, Mezzy and T.Y. You can order it on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Joelle on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 January 2020: Kausion - Youth-Anasia

"Youth-Anasia" is the title for a sophomore album from a California based rap group called Kausion, made of Cel, Gonzoe and Kaydo. The crew dropped its only project called "South Central Los Skanless" back in 1995 under Ice Cube's Lench Mob Records. One of its members - Gonzoe - is still active on the rap stage and is responsible for releasing the new material. "Youth-Anasia" will drop on February 4th and will be made of 10 tracks with features from Yukmouth, Planet Asia and Kenny Kingpin. You can pre-order its digital version on Amazon, hard copy (CD and vinyl) on gonzoe.net. Follow Gonzoe on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

14 January 2020: Big Tone - Beat The Oddz

Antioch rapper Big Tone is back with his latest solo release titled "Beat The Oddz". You'll hear 17 tracks with guest appearances by Black C, Mistah F.A.B., Dee Cisneros, Lazy-Boy, Rico2Smoove, Baby Gas, Lucky Luciano, Outrageous Karina and more. The album is available in a digital version on iTunes. You can also buy a physical copy on bigtone.bigcartel.com. Follow Big Tone on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

14 January 2020: Philthy Rich - Hometown Hero

Oakland rapper Philthy Rich is about to return with his new solo project called "Hometown Hero" on January 31st. The album will be made of 16 tracks and will include guest appearances by Rich The Factor, Lil Jairmy, Money Man, Rucci, Z Money, Rio Da Yung Og, Jack Boy, TEC and G.T. You can pre-order your digital version on iTunes. Follow Philthy Rich on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

14 January 2020: C-Dubb - 20/20 Vision

C-Dubb is back with his latest release called "20/20 Vision". The album is made of 14 tracks with guest verses from E-40, Cashlord Mess (aka Messy Marv), Big Rome, Lil Sicx, Jae Salas and Atryp. You can order its hard copy on DiamondLifeMusicGroup.com. Digital order is available via iTunes or Amazon. Follow C-Dubb on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

14 January 2020: Mistah F.A.B. & V1C - It's Y'all Fault I'm Rich

Mistah F.A.B. and East Bay producer V1C have recently dropped "It's Y'all Fault I'm Rich" project. It is made of 11 tracks with guest verses from Ras Kass, Money B, FunkyCyco, Melly James, Mr. Handsome Buck$ and L30. You can order its digital version on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Fabby Davis Jr. and V1C on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

14 January 2020: Mi$tuh G - G Files

Sacramento representative by the name of Mi$tuh G is out with his new EP solo material titled "G Files". It features guest appearances by E-Moe, Don Blanco, Fon Check, Mak7teen, Illa Jay and more. All of the songs were produced by Mi$tuh G himself. You can grab the album on iTunes. Follow the rapper on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

14 January 2020: Benny & DJ Gutta Butta - Soul Snatcher 2

Vallejo representative Benny returns with the second installment of the Soul Snatcher, produced by DJ Gutta Butta. The album is made of 13 tracks and includes guest appearances by J Stalin, MB Nel, Lil Trev, BabyFace Gunna, PT Mulah and a few more. You can order its digital version on iTunes. Follow Benny and DJ Gutta Butta on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

10 January 2020: Big Tone - Beat The Oddz

January 17th is the release date for the next solo album from Antioch rapper Big Tone. The project will be titled "Beat The Oddz" and will be made of 17 tracks. You'll hear guest appearances by Black C, Mistah F.A.B., Dee Cisneros, Lazy-Boy, Rico2Smoove, Baby Gas, Lucky Luciano, Outrageous Karina and more. The album will be available at all digital outlets. A small number of physical copies will be also available for the collectors. You can pre-order it on bigtone.bigcartel.com. Follow Big Tone on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

10 January 2020: Kane & San Quinn - Independent Hustle

Fillmoe veteran San Quinn ain't stopping his music thing. In 2020 he's aiming for some collaboration work.

February 7th is the release date for a duet album from San Quinn and Kane called "Independent Hustle". The project will be made of 7 tracks and will feature guest appearances by Rydah J Klyde, Pap3r Cha$e and Sherron. You can pre-order its digital version on iTunes or Amazon. Follow San Quinn on Instagram.

What is more, San Quinn will also release a duet project recorded along with Oakland representative Street Knowledge. Their joint album will be called "Legendary Knowledge" - stay tuned to us for the release date and more details. Peep Street Knowledge on Instagram.

Tracklist for "Independent Hustle": (show tracklist)

10 January 2020: Lil Yase presents 420 Gang: The Compilation

San Francisco rapper Lil Yase announce to drop a new project each next month with HighWay 420 Productions. The first one is a compilation album called "420 Gang" that dropped on the 2nd day of January. You'll hear 19 songs handled by Tazz, Lil Yase, aka Frank, Brill 4 The Thrill, Dela The Fella, San Quinn, Shady Nate, Big Snow, J Jack and many more. You can grab its digital version on iTunes. Follow Lil Yase and HighWay 420 Prod. on Instagram.

10 January 2020: Yoey The Fundraiser - Peace Never Last 2

Stockton rapper called Yoey The Fundraiser is aiming to drop his new solo album called "Peace Never Last 2" on January 17th. The first part was released 6 years ago. Pre-order the upcoming album on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Yoey The Fundraiser on Instagram.

10 January 2020: Joelle Barzilay - Dont Judge Me

Sacramento singer Joelle Barzilay is about to release her solo album called "Dont Judge Me" on January 17th. The album will be released under Shady Nation. You'll hear 8 songs produced by Nico Flow Prod., Joseph Kay, RayBandz, TeoILikeThis and That Dude Neno. Next to Joelle you'll get verses from Shady Nate, Joseph Kay, AllWorldX, RayBandz, That Dude Neno, Mezzy and T.Y. You can pre-order it on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Joelle on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

10 January 2020: GreenGo Nick - Lay Ups And Jump Shots

Sac Town rapper by the name of GreenGo Nick will be back with his new solo album called "Lay Ups And Jump Shots". The project will be packed with 14 tracks featuring Keak Da Sneak, King Dola, Dame Bandz, Corey B, Kesso, King Ishy and E Ru. You can pre-order it on iTunes and Amazon. Follow GreenGo Nick on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

01 January 2020: Stevie Joe - Fuck Da Rap Game EP

Before the end of 2019 Oakland rapper Stevie Joe dropped his latest release - a short, 6-tracks deep album titled "Fuck Da Rap Game". The album features guests like Remy R.E.D., K-Loc, MB Nel, Jason Cruz and B Killed. You can purchase its digital version on iTunes. Follow Stevie Joe on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

01 January 2020: Reece Loc - Swallow My Own Poison

Fresno rapper Reece Los is back with his latest release - a solo album titled "Swallow My Own Poison". It's packed with 18 tracks and includes guest performances from Diego Redd, Ren Da Heatmonsta, HD, Tony Snow, Intl Skeam, Dash and a few more. You can buy its digital version on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Reece Loc on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

01 January 2020: Lil Sicx - The Prince Of Darkness EP

Sacramento representative Lil Sicx is back with his new album titled "The Prince Of Darkness". It's an EP produced entirely by Devious One. You'll hear 9 tracks with guest appearances by Sicx, X-Raided, D-Dubb, Bleezo, Mi$tuh G and Chuck Mack. You can order it on iTunes or DiamondLifeMusicGroup.com. Follow Lil Sicx on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

01 January 2020: Trill Youngins - Lost Files

East Oakland rap group called Trill Youngins (LayEmDown, Capolow, Sonnie, ClearItOut, Mitche) is out with the "Lost Files" project. The album is made of 15 tracks produced by Feezy Dis A Bangah, Herb Made This Beat, Paupa, LayEmDown, Cinematik Musik, Drum Dummie, Mike Made The 808's and more. You can order it on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Trill Youngins on Instagram.

01 January 2020: DaBoii - Da Extras

V-Town rapper and a member of SOB x RBE - Da Boii - has just dropped his latest solo material. It's called "Da Extras" and includes 15 songs with guest appearances by Yhung T.O., Lil Bean and Deezyk. You can buy it online on iTunes. Follow DaBoii on Instagram.

01 January 2020: Spaz Eloheem - Bag Chasers

Oakland representative Spaz Eloheem is out with a new project called "Bag Chasers". The album is packed with 15 songs and includes guest appearances by Lil Rue, Mistah F.A.B., Mel Zoda, Magnolia Chop, Lil Blood and more. Order your copy on iTunes or Amazon. Follow the rapper on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)