Thursday Throwbacks
Happy 160th Birthday to Oakland, Cali
May 5th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Featured, History, Thursday Throwbacks
I propose a toast to the city that raised me along with so many others. There has been fame and fortune in this town; Struggle and triumph; Grief and grace. There is a toughness to Oakland too. You had to be a little crazy or desperate to leave it all […]
Oaklandish 2012 Mixtape mixed by Dion Decibels
March 3rd, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Featured, Mixtape Reviews, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
Imagine you’re driving down East 14th, and as the blocks pass, so do the years. Well that’s exactly the type of listening experience DJ Dion Decibels has created with Oaklandish’s 2012 mixtape. Please beware however that this musical journey is non-linear; […]
Thursday Throwback: Too $hort: “In The Trunk”
October 13th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Featured, History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
Sometimes you need to revisit your roots. And when it comes to the Bay Area’s rap scene, Too $hort is the godfather. Matter of fact, if you’re an independent rapper of any sort, you owe some homage to Todd Shaw. The game may have gone viral, but at it’s […]
Thursday Throwback: Clint Eastwood Sings “Unknown Girl (Of My Dreams)”
September 1st, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in 38th Notables, Featured, History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
Clint Eastwood is a famed actor and director, but he is also an acclaimed composer and musician. Musically, the four time Oscar winner is best known for his film scores, but jazz was actually his first love. Before he ever touched a stage, the Oakland […]
Thursday Throwback: Marvin Gaye Live in Oakland
August 18th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Featured, History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
On December 14, 1974 Marvin Gaye sang the National Anthem at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-23in front of a national television audience. Marvin donned his iconic red beanie in the Bay Area’s temperate […]
Thursday Throwback: Christión: “Full Of Smoke”
June 30th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
15 years ago, a duo from Oakland, CA was the first act (not named Jay-Z) signed to Roc-a-Fella Records. If you’re racking your brain trying to remember which Beanie Sigel-ish rappers were bubbling in The Town in ’96, you’re on the wrong track. […]
Thursday Throwback: Brothas Unda Madness
May 19th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
By most accounts, Brothas Unda Madness’ 1995 album Lyfe ‘N’ Tyme was a slept on Bay Area classic. I sure missed it. Then again, little could distract me from Westside Connection in 4th grade. I recently copped it though after catching their videos for […]
Video: 2Pac’s Complete Lost Prison Interview
May 12th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
I cried yeterday morning. Watching 2Pac’s unreleased jailhouse interview reminded me of my student, mentee, and little brother whom I lost to Oakland’s streets last September. His name was Raymen Justice. His aura, love and daily battle were Shakurian. […]
Happy Birthday to Anita of The Pointer Sisters
January 24th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in History, Music, Thursday Throwbacks
We here at 38thnotes would love to extend our birthday wishes to Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters. If you consider yourself an Oakland music buff, then we can assume that you are up on the Pointer Sisters. BUT if you have never heard of the Oakland […]
