New Bay
August 28, 2008
Some of the hottest Bay Area songs that came out in the last few years, 2005-2008.
The Pack – Vans
Bailey – U C It
J. Stalin – 808
Keak da Sneak – That Go remix
The Jacka – All over me
The Frontline – What You Want
Traxamillion – San Francisco Anthem
The Pack are from Berkeley and they are so hip. They call their music Based. Bailey is the younger brother of San Quinn, he did his debut album a few years ago, the second album Just Listen is out now. He’s from Frisco, but now stationed in Atlanta. J. Stalin aka Joseph Stalin is a young rapper from West Oakland. But why is he called J. Stalin? They say he came across the name in 11th grade history class. “We got the same initials. Plus he was short like me, but he was always smashin’ on everybody.” Keak da Sneak has a long career, he was part of the group 3xKrazy, and he’s the one who coined the word “hyphy” back in 1994. The Jacka is part of the Mob Figaz family, and his upcoming album Tear Gas is one of the most anticipated records of the year. The Frontline are two rappers who come from Richmond. Much of their work has been produced by E-A-Ski. Traxamillion is a producer from San Jose and he also raps.
