History of the Bay: Willie Hen

Miles Minnick is a new sensation coming out of the Bay Area, blending contemporary music styles with his faith as a Christian rapper. Growing up in Pittsburg, he overcame a challenging childhood in a single-parent household, becoming a teenage father, and dabbling in the streets. When a chance encounter led him to church, Miles received a message that his purpose was to inspire others through music. Becoming the first Christian rapper to perform at Rolling Loud and collaborating with artists like 310Babii, E-40, and P-Lo, he's making Bay Area history.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Intro02:40 Childhood06:19 Discovering Christianity11:52 Christianity in the black community20:40 Joining the church23:22 Questioning God30:40 Pursuing music34:40 Getting fired38:19 Tests of faith44:30 Christian rap55:51 Occultism in music industry1:03:02 Glo Nation

Dropping his first single in 1988, Don Cisco might be the Bay Area's first Latino rapper on record. Growing up in the diverse Excelsior District, he gravitated towards hip-hop early during the emergence of West Coast rap, signing major label deals and a management contract with Ruthless Records' Jerry Heller. When that didn't work out, he started dropping independent projects in the Bay Area and started working with the likes Mac Dre, Baby Bash, Jay Tee, Kid Frost, Roger Troutman, and many more. His song "Mamacita" appeared on the Next Friday soundtrack and his single "Oh Boy" with Kurupt and Roscoe was a regional hit. Since then he's dealt with life's ups and downs but continues to push forward and make new music.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Intro01:51 Excelsior District05:13 Getting into music08:36 First single in 198814:43 Jerry Heller, Suge Knight21:34 Early 90s Latino rap28:49 Nick Peace, Tone Capone33:29 Thizz36:37 JT and Baby Bash: Latino Velvet40:53 Next Friday soundtrack45:48 “Oh Boy” with Kurupt52:45 Fighting the feds59:15 Losing friends1:02:34 Roger Troutman1:06:48 Mac Dre in Excelsior1:09:28 Upcoming projects

Danny Glover is a legend of stage, screen, and the frontlines of social change. Tracing his family's roots back to his great-grandmother's experience as an emancipated slave, his grandparents' work as sharecroppers, and his parents as organizers within the post office, activism runs in Danny's blood. The 1968 student-led strike for Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University led him to acting when the poet Amiri Baraka recruited him for revolutionary theatre. From working on the stage, he made the transition into films and became a certified star with the Lethal Weapon franchise. He has never stopped using his platform to raise awareness for human rights and he continues to live in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood where he grew up.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, contact [email protected] --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/dregsone41500:00 Growing up in SF07:57 Great-grandparents13:48 SF State student strike20:37 From theatre to films28:58 Danny’s journey33:03 Sidney Portier & Harry Belafonte36:57 Last Black Man In San Francisco

There would be no Bay Area rap without Too $hort - facts! For this special 100th episode, Dregs One sits down with $hort to talk about his legendary impact on West Coast hip-hop and some deep dives into the origins of Bay rap, drug kingpins investing in music, the emergence of E-40, Mac Dre, and 2pac, and much more. Too $hort also talks about the new "Freaky Tales" movie in theaters now, his upcoming (and possibly last) albums, and how he spoke his player lifestyle into existence. --Thank you to this episode's sponsors:Local Legend Labs: https://locallegendlabs.com - @locallegendlabs on IGReese Da Beast: https://www.unitedmasters.com/a/reecedabeast - @1officialreesedabeast on IGSip and Spray Sacramento: @_professionaladvice @cafecolonial916 on IG--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/dregsone41500:00 Intro01:45 Freaky Tales16:56 Bay Area players24:09 Freaky Tales movie27:45 Moving to SF & Oakland36:08 Independent rap in the 80s52:29 First rappers on the West Coast1:02:12 Shows and tours1:08:57 Putting on other rappers1:18:49 Mac Dre1:24:06 2pac1:31:55 Biggie, East Coast / West Coast1:41:48 Haters, “I Ain’t Trippin”1:45:50 The Luniz “Playa Hata”1:54:12 “It’s over for Too $hort”2:00:24 New albums

Coming out of Merced in the Central Valley, GB aka Getto Boy is putting on for his hometown in a major way. The child of Mexican immigrants, he fell into gang culture but turned his life around during a prison stint when he became a father behind bars. Turning to music to express himself, GB received instant recognition after dropping his first music video. This led to attention from rap fans and labels in Northern California, and he's been dropping music ever since. He also developed his own clothing brand and gained recognition from the city of Merced and California State Assembly for his community philanthropy. But this made him a target for law enforcement, and he was caught up in a massive gang sweep that tried to overshadow his community spirit by defaming his reputation. GB remains resilient and continues to host givebacks and drop new music.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Intro02:18 Mexico to Merced06:29 Trump administration08:48 Gang culture13:48 Prison17:03 186.22 gang enhancements20:56 Becoming a father in prison23:02 Starting to rap28:00 Separating the streets from music39:29 Getting targeted by law enforcement51:52 Staying in the community58:14 New projects

History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 98: DB Tha General is regarded as one of the most influential rappers to come out of the Bay Area in the early 2000s, but also one of the most controversial. His competitive nature led to public disputes with other East Oakland rappers that crossed over into his music. DB has a strong love for Oakland culture, including the game of the 80s dope era, the militancy of the Black Panthers and BGF, and his own parents' upbringing in the streets. In this podcast episode, DB shares some personal stories for the first time and does a deep dive into his background and influences.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Intro01:55 Controversy14:10 Oakland politics21:00 Bay Area speech22:54 Oakland history30:14 Bay Area rap styles35:39 Top 5 Oakland rappers39:26 BGF & African history48:45 Snitches and informants54:03 DB’s parents & the streets58:50 Hyphy

Showtime and his son Show Banga represent two generations of Bay Area hip-hop. Showtime's record store turned label Frisco Street Show put out some of the hottest albums by artists like Messy Marv, San Quinn, Jacka, Husalah, and more. Meanwhile, Show Banga came into his own as a member of the HBK Gang before launching his own solo career. --For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Introduction 02:22 Father and son relationship08:38 Fillmoe & street life17:50 Investing in music24:15 Opening music stores32:30 Starting Urbanlife Distribution39:40 Frisco Street Show48:26 Hunid Racks55:45 Industry going digital1:06:31 TeamBackPack1:09:13 Show Banga & HBK1:18:27 “That Filthy”1:21:32 Music business in 20251:30:12 Current project

Rexx Life Raj is a visionary rapper from Berkeley who is critically acclaimed for his smooth melodies and introspective lyrics. After graduating from Boise State University on a football scholarship, Raj returned to the Bay and decided to pursue music to the fullest. It didn't take long for him to breakthrough as an artist due to his undeniable talent and consistent workflow. Since then he has toured the world and continued to make meaningful music, including his landmark project "The Blue Hour" that helped him process the grief of losing both his parents in 2021. --For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Intro01:48 Boise State University03:30 Growing up in Berkeley06:10 Graduating from college14:07 Living off of music 18:30 The music industry23:55 Breakthrough in music29:35 Singing ability33:02 How to grow the Bay Area scene37:07 Consistency42:31 Creating through grief55:08 Stepping into a new phase

Lil Yee has established himself as one of the top rappers from San Francisco through his realistic portrayals of street life. His music is highlighted by unique melodies and raw expressions of pain and honesty. Yee's father is a well-known figure from Fillmoe, which paved the way for him to carry on his neighborhood's legacy along with his cousin Lil Pete. He came into the game as part of the Third World collective with Boo Banga, but has since forged his own path as a solo artist. As he gets farther along in his career, Yee is now focused on maturing as an artist and leaving the streets behind to give his full focus to the music.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Intro01:35 Fillmoe07:00 Authentic street music12:23 Respect16:36 Third World20:11 Early success in music23:42 Learning how to be “a rapper”29:00 Street politics 34:09 Music business43:05 The Jacka

Jay Anthony is a prolific rapper, producer, and songwriter who got his start during the later days of the Hyphy Movement with his group Diligentz. He linked with the rest of HBK Gang during the infamous ShmopLife parties in Richmond and rose to success with the rest of the crew after Iamsu! and LoveRance dropped "Up!" Since then he has developed a prolific catalogue while also producing and writing for artists like Kehlani and G-Eazy. After taking a hiatus from music, he dropped the single "Nene Leaks" and is also exploring avenues into the worlds of fashion, house music, and other new projects.--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: [email protected] 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/dregsone41500:00 Intro01:29 Richmond to LA09:10 The difference between LA and the Bay15:15 Staying out the way16:51 Diligentz20:01 Production25:26 The state of the Bay30:34 HBK Gang40:21 Growth as an artist44:50 Ghostwriting49:42 Fashion