America, Meet The Bay Area’s Netta Brielle
June 21st, 2013 | by niema | published in Featured, Music
When word got out that Netta B. had been signed to Atlantic Records, the sense of pride, hope, and excitement from those who’d watched her over the years was evident. Always down to collab, she’d been featured on tracks with a number of Bay Area artists. [...]
Souladarity: A Soulful Saturday at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
April 29th, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Featured
Last night I danced my ass off at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle. It was my first time there, but I was very familiar with the venue. Growing up, Geoffrey’s was where the grown folks went. But by the time I was old enough to frequent the space, it [...]
Must Read: B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe by Christine Doelling
January 25th, 2013 | by niema | published in Music
Christine Doelling opens her book about digital music copyright with the following quote from Plato: “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” [...]
Music Video: League510: “Representa”
January 25th, 2013 | by niema | published in Featured, Music
Sometime during undergrad I came home and met these dudes. They were chilling at a party all calm and such. Little did I know they were some of the liveliest performers I would ever see on stage, especially when they are talking about The Town. Sunday, [...]
Los Rakas gets their own PUMA, Bien Ribetiao
September 5th, 2012 | by niema | published in Events, Featured, Music
We’re told that “Bien Ribetiao” means “swaggin.” The comic book-style word bubbles that pepper the video translate phrases and help us understand a bit more. But, the reality is we’ve gotten used to not understanding what Los Rakas is rhyming and rocking, [...]
What Art Murmur Events to Hit This First Friday!
September 5th, 2012 | by niema | published in Art, Events, Featured
We’re just going to assume that you’ve already made plans to hit Art Murmur on Friday. (If you haven’t, fix your schedule.) And we know that as Art Murmur regulars you might spend more time in the galleries and bars, but we have a guide of some specific [...]
New Music: DaVinci feat. Freddie Gibbs: “MYOB”
August 16th, 2012 | by niema | published in Featured, Music
I was introduced to DaVinci two years ago. The Day the Turf Stood Still dropped and 38th Notes EIC, Coolhand Luke, told me I had to listen. “Aight, word… when I get a chance,” was my reply. The chance presented itself and I hit Luke like, “yo, this [...]
Music Video: Duckwrth: “The Ending”
May 25th, 2012 | by Rayana | published in Music
Is it possible for a Los Angeles native to move to San Francisco and become a big name in the underground hip hop community? Well if you ask Duckwrth, it is.
Music Video: YMTK ft. Big Steve: “Murphy Pan”
April 21st, 2012 | by niema | published in Featured, Music
“I’m young, and I’m fly, and I don’t want to grow up,” Young Murph The Kidd (YMTMK) exclaims on his latest track “Murphy Pan,” featuring Big Steve. It’s a sentiment a number of 20/30-somethings can relate to, even if it’s only for the weekend. I’m [...]
