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28 April 2020: C-Dubb - Mobb Melodies

Sacramento rapper / beat smith named C-Dubb is out with his new solo project called "Mobb Melodies". You'll heat 16 songs with guest verses from Mozzy, Too Short, Chin Chin, Young Kazz and T-Pain. Go and order that thing on iTunes. Follow C-Dubb on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

28 April 2020: Stan Pablo - Brickphones & Beepers

Mistah F.A.B. alter ego by the name of Stan Pablo has just put out a new project called "Brickphones & Beepers". It's made of 17 tracks and features guest appearances by Too Short, Philthy Rich, J Stalin, Prezi, Rexx Life Raj and more. You can get it online on iTunes. Follow Mistah F.A.B. on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

28 April 2020: Brill 4 The Thrill - Active 3

Richmond rapper Brill is back with a new solo called "Active 3". The latest album is made of 10 cuts and includes guest appearances by Playa Red, Playa Bubb, Berk and Wantmoren8. You can order this project on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Brill on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

28 April 2020: Lil Bean - Campaign 2

San Francisco rapper Lil Bean is back with his new solo endeavor titled "Campaign 2". The album is made of 16 songs and includes guest appearances by E-40, ZayBang, Keez, WhiteChalk and Glizz. You can get it online at all digital stores (links here). Follow Lil Bean on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

28 April 2020: Slimmy B - Time 2 Shine

Vallejo rapper Slimmy B (of SOB x RBE) is back with his new solo album called "Time 2 Shine". The project is made of 10 songs and includes guest appearances by DB.Boutabag, Pop Soda, Janky Mitch and Lil Bean. You can order the album on iTunes or Amazon. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

28 April 2020: Bla$ta & WayMoBandzz - 8400: Project Siblings

Richmond rappers Bla$ta and WyaMoBandzz are out with their duet album called "8400: Project Siblings". It is made of 11 songs and includes guest performances by Tales, 8oo Peez, BtherGang Vonnie, Banga and Kai Chino. You can order the album on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Bla$ta and WayMoBandzz on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

27 April 2020: Dubee - Real Before Rap

A highly anticipated solo album from Vallejo rapper Dubee is out now. "Real Before Rap" is made of 16 songs and features guest appearances by Mac Mall, Slimmy B, Vell Betcha and Wolf Shiggy. Grab it online on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Dubee on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

27 April 2020: Pooh Hefner - Legendary Hef

Richmond rapper Pooh Hefner has just released his new solo project called "Legendary Hef". The album is made of 12 tracks and includes guest verses from Philthy Rich, J Stalin, Cookie Money, Mazerati Ricky, ALLBLACK and more. It's available online on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Pooh Hefner on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

27 April 2020: Brotha Lynch Hung - The Turnmanator EP

Sacramento rap vet Brotha Lynch Hung has just brought some new material to the rap table. "The Turnmanator" is and EP with 6 tracks featuring G-Macc, Twisted Instane, Dalima, Mr. Ballatician and Hystables. You can get it online on iTunes. Follow Lynch on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

27 April 2020: AOne & HD - The Ish They Want To Hear

"The Ish They Want To Hear" is the title for a duet album from San Francisco rapper AOne and Oakland representative HD. Their joint release is made of 19 tracks and features guest verses from FE Tha Don, Sippa, G-Dirty, Gwap, Amirah and Maru Mel. Go and cop it online on iTunes. Follow AOne and HD on Instagram.

27 April 2020: Rydah J Klyde - Rydah Music Volume 1

Rydah J Klyde (of The Mob Figaz) is back with his latest release called "Rydah Music". You'll hear 14 songs with guest appearances by T-Nutty, Marvaless, Ampichino, Geezel, Freeze, Meez Martin, Pooh Sauce and more. You can cop it online on Amazon. Follow Rydah on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

27 April 2020: Stevie Joe - Black Cloud EP

Oakland rapper Stevie Joe is back with a new EP release called "Black Cloud". The album is made of 8 tracks produced by Fratboy The Producer, Feezy Dis-A-Bangah and MMM On Tha Beat. Next to Stevie Joe you'll hear Beeda Weeda, Shoddy Boi, MB Nel, Jason Cruz and Remy R.E.D. You can cop it online on iTunes. Follow Stevie Joe on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

27 April 2020: C-Dubb - The Mob Hour: Hood Essential

May 15th is the release date for another part of "The Mob Hour" series from Sacramento artist C-Dubb. "Hood Essential" will include guests like Too Short, Mozzy, E-40, Rico 2 Smoove, Keak Da Sneak, Lil Sicx, X-Raided, Hex, Big Rome, Casper Capone, Unknown and many more. The whole thing will be obviously produced by C-Dubb. Follow C-Dubb on Instagram.

27 April 2020: Anonymous That Dude - Duffle Bag Diaries

Bay Area rapper by the name of Anonymous That Dude has just brought his latest release to the rap table. The project is titled "Duffle Bag Diaries" and is made of 12 solo tracks. The album is available online at all digital stores (links here). Follow Anonymous That Dude on Instagram.

27 April 2020: Lazie Locz - Misunderstood

Sacramento rapper Lazie Locz has just dropped his new solo endeavor called "Misunderstood". The project is packed with 14 tracks and includes guest performances from Shadow, Casper Locz, Tito Locz, Turf Talk, Prezi, Allworldx, Kang Roc and Kayta. You can buy its digital version on BandCamp. Follow Lazie Locz on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

27 April 2020: Reckless - Cowboy Bebop

Gilroy rapper by the name of Reckless has just dropped his new solo album called "Cowboy Bebop". It is made of 14 tracks and includes guest features from B-Dawg, Lil Dee, Shadow, Troublez, Melody, 1 AM, Miss Honey, DJ 9-Thou, Jospeh Save, Rob Payne and Green. You can get it online at all digital spots or buy a hard copy directly through the artist. Get at Reckless on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

21 April 2020: Berner & B-Real - Los Meros

Berner and B-Real are back with the "Los Meros" album. What you'll hear is a set of 15 songs with guest appearances by Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, Baby Bash, X-Zibit, Paul Wall, Cozmo, Aleman, Demrick and more. Go and check it out at all digital platforms (links here). Follow Berner and B-Real on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

21 April 2020: Jose Santana & Louie Loc - Ambition

Today Jose Santana (aka 10sion) and Louie Loc bring you their collab album called "Ambition". It is made of 13 tracks with guest appearances by Mr. Kee, Goldtoes, Errelevent, Mugz Money and Barnada. You can order it on iTunes or Amazon. Follow 10sion and Louie on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

21 April 2020: Richie Rich - The Grow Room

Oakland rap vet Richie Rich is back with his new solo album called "The Grow Room". The album is filled with 15 tracks and includes guest verses from big figures like Snoop Dogg, Mozzy, Berner, Mistah F.A.B., Too Short, B-Legit, Yukmouth and C-Bo. The whole album was produced by The Mekanix. You can get it at all digital platforms (links here). Follow Richie Rich and The Mekanix on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

21 April 2020: Lil Raider - I Ain't Done Yet EP

Latin Vacaville rapper Lil Raider is back with his new EP project called "I Ain't Done Yet". The album includes 6 songs with guest performances from Mac Reese, Young Cinco, Acito, Lady True, 1 AM & Koppo. Buy the album on iTunes. Follow Lil Raider on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

21 April 2020: Nef The Pharaoh - Changszn2

May 1st is the release date for the second part of Changszn series from V-Town representative Nef The Pharaoh. The album will be made of 10 tracks and will include guest appearances by Scando The Darklord. Pre-order its digital version on iTunes. Follow Nef on Instagram.

21 April 2020: Mendo Dope - Roaches and Candy Wrappers

Mendo Dope (Old E & Bleezy) is back with a new project called "Roaches and Candy Wrappers". It's made of 11 tracks and features Mac Mall, Mr. Blap, Urb Man and Trevon Lyon. You can order it on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Mendo Dope on Instagram.

21 April 2020: Prince Dreda & Dubb 20 - MobStarz

Pittsburg rapper Dubb 20 and Sacramento representative Prince Dreda hooked up for their joint album called "MobStarz". The project includes 14 tracks with guest appearances by Ampichino, Dead Prez, Shadow, Papergame Chuck, Lizk, EZy Money, Tax Free and C.O Bama. Cop its digital version on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Dubb 20 and Prince Dreda on Instagram. Peep also the official IG album account here. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

21 April 2020: Slap God - Heart On Ice

Bay Area rapper Slap God (aka Official Slap / AC) is back with his latest project titled "Heart On Ice". It's packed with 12 tracks and features Rod Wave, Han Solo and ITC. Go and check it out at all digital platforms (links here). Follow AC on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

21 April 2020: PopzFromTheRich - Chemical Baby

Richmond representative named PopzFromTheRich is out with his new project called "Chemical Baby". The album is made of 13 tracks and includes guest appearances by Jay Jonah, MC Eiht, Baldacci, Lil Nate, Lil Faded, Hood Noise and more. You can order its digital version on iTunes and Amazon. Follow PopzFromTheRich on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 April 2020: J Stalin - Bay Area State Of Mind 2

Oakland rapper J Stalin is back with his latest solo project called "Bay Area State Of Mind 2". The album includes 14 songs with guest appearances by Lil Blood, Shady Nate, TJ Marion, Spudd, Da Krse, June and more. You can grab it on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Stalin on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 April 2020: Clyde Carson - Fast Lane

Oakland rapper Clyde Carson is back with his latest music project. It is titled "Fast Lane" and includes 8 tracks with guest appearances by Philthy Rich, Larry June, Trifln' and Young Reshaud. You can cop it online on iTunes. Follow Clyde Carson on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

17 April 2020: Mr. Alamo - Palm Trees & Gangsters

Delano representative by the name of Mr. Alamo is finally out with his new solo project called "Palm Trees & Gangsters". It's up on iTunes and features 15 songs with guest verses from Casper Capone, T-Loc, Chente Corleone, Mr. G, BabyBoy The Gee, Villain Loco, Maniac OE, Bobby Tek and more. Follow Mr. Alamo on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

16 April 2020: Telly Mac - Four One Five

San Francisco representative Telly Mac (of The Gamblaz) is out with his new project called "Four One Five". The album is made of 11 tracks and includes guest appearances by Mozzy, X-Raided, D-Moe, P. Street, Young Lott and a few others. You can order its digital version on iTunes. Follow Telly Mac on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

16 April 2020: E Mozzy - Skirmish

Oak Park, Sacramento rapper E Mozzy is back with his new solo endeavor called "Skirmish". The album is made of 10 songs and includes guest appearances by Mozzy, Celly Ru, BabyFace Gunna and Mozzy Twinz. You can order your digital copy from iTunes now. Follow E Mozzy on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

16 April 2020: AOne - Mob Only 2

Hunter's Point (SFC) representative AOne is back with a new solo project called "Mob Only 2". You'll hear 18 songs with guest performances from The Jacka, Mistah F.A.B., K-Loc, HD, Dubb 20, Street Knowledge, Ike Dola, Bra Heff and more. Cop it on iTunes and Amazon. Follow AOne on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

15 April 2020: International Blunt Funk 2

Older rap fans should remember a classic Bay Area compilation from '97 titled "International Blunt Funk" that featured vets like Richie Rich, Yukmouth, Dru Down, JT The Bigga Figga, Pooh Man or 3xKrazy. After over two decades same guy who was responsible for the first volume, Stone Ramsey, returns with the a follow-up. It is set to drop on April 20th and will include 20 songs with verses from Keak Da Sneak, Shady Nate, Clyde Carson, Philthy Rich, Mistah F.A.B., Young Gully, Big Vedo, Lorenzo Lamar and more. Follow Stone and his Entertainment on Instagram.

15 April 2020: TC Kapone - Hood Cutz

It's been 4 years since San Jose rapper TC Kapone dropped his last project, but if you were waiting for his new music, well here it is. A brand new full length release called "Hood Cutz" has arrived to iTunes in the beginning of April. What you'll hear is a set of 19 tracks featuring Teazem, Big Lou, Boogie Locs, Rhino, Troublez, Young Moeja, Termyte and more. Follow TC on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

15 April 2020: Villain Loco - Life Tales

Central California rapper by the name of Villain Loco has recently released a solo project called "Life Tales". It's packed with 15 tracks and features Cisko, Smoke and Cali. You can cop it online on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Villain Loco on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

09 April 2020: Telly Mac - Four One Five

Next week San Francisco representative known as Telly Mac of The Gamblaz is about to drop his new project called "Four One Five". The album will be made of 11 tracks and will include guest appearances by Mozzy, X-Raided, D-Moe, P. Street, Young Lott and few others. You can pre-order its digital version on iTunes. Follow Telly Mac on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

09 April 2020: Jose Santana & Louie Loc - Ambition

Two Bay Area Latin representatives - Jose Santana (aka 10sion) and Louie Loc - are dropping their collaboration album called "Ambition". It is scheduled to be released on April 20th and will include guest verses from Mr. Kee, Goldtoes, Errelevent, Mugz Money and Barnada. You can pre-order it on iTunes or Amazon. Follow 10sion and Louie on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

09 April 2020: Brill 4 The Thrill - Active 3

Richmond rapper Brill will release his the third part of his "Active" series on April 24th. The upcoming album will be made of 10 cuts and will include guest appearances by Playa Red, Playa Bubb, Berk and Wantmoren8. Go and pre-order this project on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Brill on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

09 April 2020: AOne - Mob Only 2

AOne hails from Hunter's Point district in SFC. He's about to drop his next solo project on April 12th. "Mob Only" part two will be made of 18 songs and will include guest performances from The Jacka, Mistah F.A.B., K-Loc, HD, Dubb 20, Street Knowledge, Ike Dola, Bra Heff and more. Check out pre-order links on iTunes and Amazon. Follow AOne on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

09 April 2020: Young Gasz / Gasz Monroe - Lost Mob Files

Some of you might be familiar with an Oakland/Sacramento rapper named Young Gasz, who's been a member of AP.9's Mob Shop Ent. record label and back in 2007 dropped a solo called "Hype Muzik". It appears that the rapper has done much more music. He did his first project titled "The Gasz Station" around 2005 but it was never officially released (you can find it on DatPiff though). He also made a few more projects that are all available on DatPiff.

Young Gasz, now known as Gasz Monroe and reppin' Atlanta, Georgia, is planning to drop a few projects this month. He's finally dropping officially his previously released albums like "The Gasz Station" and "2nd Year Freshman". What is more, on April 18th he'll release a double album called "Lost Mob Files" that will feature 31 tracks. Next to Gasz you'll hear Mob Figaz, Yukmouth, Reek Daddy, Shill Macc, J Knoxx, OZ, Terry Gunz, Gotti Arco, Mac Milly, Scotty Boi and many more. Stay tuned and follow the rapper on Instagram.

09 April 2020: E Mozzy - Skirmish

Oak Park, Sacramento rapper E Mozzy is dropping his new solo endeavor called "Skirmish" on April 12th. The album will be made of 10 songs featuring Mozzy, Celly Ru, BabyFace Gunna and Mozzy Twinz. You can pre-order your digital copy from iTunes now. Follow E Mozzy on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

09 April 2020: Slimmy B - Time 2 Shine

Slimmy B (of SOB x RBE) is dropping his new solo album called "Time 2 Shine" on April 24th. Next to Vallejo representative you'll hear cats like DB.Boutabag, Pop Soda, Janky Mitch and Lil Bean. You can pre-order the album on iTunes or Amazon. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: Lil Raider - I Ain't Done Yet EP

Vacaville representative known as Lil Raider is about to return with his new EP project called "I Ain't Done Yet". The album will drop on April 17th and will includes guest performances from Mac Reese, Yung Cinco, Acito, 1 AM & Koppo. Stay tuned and follow Lil Raider on Instagram.

03 April 2020: Beeda Weeda - The Mob God

Beeda Weeda is back with his brand new solo release called "The Mob God". The album is packed with 15 songs and includes guest performances from some of the most recognizable rappers outta Northern California like E-40, C-Bo, Yukmouth, B-Legit, Keak Da Sneak, J Stalin, Stevie Joe, Clyde Carson and more. The whole album is produced by The Mekanix. You can get it on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Beeda Weeda on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: Shady Nate - The S.H.A.D.Y. Project Vol.2

Oakland rapper Shady Nate has just brought his latest solo to the rap table. "The S.H.A.D.Y. Project Vol. 2" includes 14 tracks with guest appearances from Mistah F.A.B., The Jacka, Hitta Slim (fka Laroo), Jay Jonah, Bruce Banna, Shadow, Thrill and more. You can cop it online on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Shady Nate on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: C-Dubb - Mobb Melodies

Sac Town beast named C-Dubb is about to drop his next solo project this year. on April 24th you'll get "Mobb Melodies" filled with 16 songs. Next to CW you'll hear Mozzy, Too Short, Chin Chin, Young Kazz and T-Pain. Follow C-Dubb on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: K-Loc & Remy R.E.D. - Against Time

Back in 2017 two San Leandro representatives K-Loc and Remy R.E.D. dropped their collaboration project titled "Hands Of Time". Now they're announcing a sophomore duo release called "Against Time". The album will include guest appearances by Mac Dre, The Jacka, J-Diggs, Stevie Joe, AOne and more. There's no release date set yet, but we'll definitely keep you posted. Follow K-Loc and Remy on Instagram.

03 April 2020: Andre Nickatina - Drugz

San Francisco rap veteran Andre Nickatina is back his new release called "Drugz". The album is made of 9 songs and includes guest appearances by Mac Dre, The Jacka, CB Fam Bizz, Daddy-O, Reign, J. Lately and Preem. Some of the songs were previously released on Andre's duet EP project recorded along with CB. You can order it on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Andre Nickatina on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: Mackin & Dreggz - Cutt The Check 2

831 area code representatives - Mackin and Dreggz - return with their sophomore duet album called "Cutt The Check 2" (the first one dropped back in 2017). The latest release from these two Soledad artists is packed with live drums and guitar, plus performances from San Quinn, Cashlord Mess, Spun Locstah, Jobi Locs, Sandman Polo, Tito Locs, Jessica Autumn and more. You can get it online on iTunes and Amazon. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: Skrill Gates - 1607 83rd Ave

Oakland rapper Skrill Gates is about to return on May 1st with a brand new solo release called "1607 83rd Ave". The album will be made of 12 songs and will include guest appearances by Nio Tha Gift, GodSpeed Tha Gr8, Supa Suede and Pretty Boi. You can pre-order it on iTunes and Amazon. Follow Skrill Gates on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: King Reegz - Everybody's Got A Plan

San Francisco rapper King Reegz (aka Regal) has recently brought some new music to the table. There's a new series of EP's available now on iTunes called "Everybody's Got A Plan". Chapter One is made of 4 songs and includes guest appearances by M Dot Brando, Big Mack, XienHow and Aukwin. Volume one was entirely produced by Stilla On The Beat. Chapter Two features 3 solo tracks with beats from Too Tough, Evaclear and Dnez.

What's more, Reegz is also working on a full length album titled "Long Live The King Vol. 2". The project will include guest appearances by Mo Tha Hustla, N.O.H. MAFIA, Mvrty McFly, Lyrical Tone, John Brooks and more. The album will be entirely produced by King Reegz himself.

Stay tuned and follow the rapper on Instagram. (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: Bla$ta & WayMoBandzz - 8400: Project Siblings

Bla$ta and WyaMoBandzz both hail from Richmond. They're about to drop a duet album called "8400: Project Siblings" on April 24th. It will be made of 11 songs and will include guest performances by Tales, 8oo Peez, BtherGang Vonnie, Banga and Kai Chino. Go and pre-order the album on iTunes or Amazon. Follow Bla$ta and WayMoBandzz on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: City Shawn & Traxamillion - For The City

San Jose rapper City Shawn and producer called Traxamillion are out with their collab album titled "For The City". The project is made of 9 tracks with guest appearances by Too Short and Deja. You can order it on iTunes and Amazon. Follow City Shawn and Traxamillion on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)

03 April 2020: Dolla$ Up Nero - Took The Trap Back Vol.1

Hayward rapper Dolla$ Up Nero has recently dropped his new project called "Took The Trap Back". It is made of 8 songs and features guest appearances by Yung Lb, Jerm Jilla, Lil Tc, Lil Yee, Stunna June and Semiauto Cec. You can cop it on iTunes. Follow Dolla$ Up Nero on Instagram. Tracklist: (show tracklist)