Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 12 Oct at 7:01am.

"If you're going to get in the industry or the game, don't just do it for the money or the fame," says Oakland music treasure Mistah FAB in a recent video he shot directed at the hundred of young local musicians who ask him about ways to get a break.

Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Tue, 28 Sep at 6:35am.

A friend of mine told me the best Ice Cube story I’ve ever heard.

Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Sat, 25 Sep at 5:33am.

O’Shea Jackson – better known by his rap name Ice Cube – is as iconic a figure as exists in rap today.

Blog entry by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Mon, 6 Sep at 7:56am.

More from Mistah Fab--see exclusive interview here:

And good music right here!

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sun, 5 Sep at 11:59am.

O-Zone's new video--Deep East (Oakland Anthem)--is call of pride for all the folks from East Oakland, from a young brother who uses music as a form of social action. D-E-E-P-E-A-S-T--whether you're from the DEO or somewhere else, this video is worth a watch.