Sign up for updates/discounts on History of the Bay merch: https://widget.smsinfo.io/v2/59337fa9399695ddf5c7392ffcf8a058As a founding member of The Federation, Stresmatic was a key part of the Hyphy Movement and has been involved with hit records from the Bay Area and beyond. Growing up in Fairfield, his love of hip-hop led him to meet Rick Rock and the other members of the Federation. Stresmatic was able to see hyphy's origins with Mac Dre and Mistah FAB, and helped kick off the movement with The Federation's song "Hyphy." He was also part of E-40's "My Ghetto Report Card" album, and has written and performed hooks for 40, Lil Jon, Snoop Dogg, and many more. To this day Stresmatic continues being creative, releasing new music and content and collaborating with both veteran and up-and-coming artists.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 Intro03:31 Growing up in Fairfield09:10 Getting into music 12:05 Mike Mosely & mobb music15:05 Fonky Chicken Records17:47 Being outside22:05 Rick Rock25:39 The Federation28:50 Mac Dre & Thizz34:50 Keak Da Sneak38:11 Hyphy48:26 Stunna glasses51:56 The end of the hyphy movement 58:15 Working with E-401:02:54 Writing hooks1:10:22 New music1:14:48 Solo projects

Remio is a renowned graffiti artist who has taken his work from the streets into the art world. He's lived and painted all over the world but started writing in Vancouver, Canada. From there he moved to San Francisco after an invitation from Twist. There he started transitioning into gallery shows and professional art opportunities, including several collaborations with Keith Hufnagel of HUF. Remio currently lives in Europe and continues showing his art around the world. 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 European graffiti05:19 Moving to SF 09:23 VTS crew11:38 Chase story15:04 HUF 16:18 THR & FN crews19:13 Traveling21:05 Art career25:43 Staying active in graffiti28:02 Getting arrested in Paris 30:35 Quitting graffiti?

Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a founding artist on Woodie's (RIP) East Co Co Records. He grew up seeing his hometown of Antioch turn from a quiet suburb into a gang war zone and became caught in the storm that left some of his friends locked up or dead from gun violence. In high school, Shad and Woodie started recording demo tapes together and developing their rap styles. Shadow became part of Guce's Straight Lace Mob in San Francisco, but eventually reconnected with Woodie to help him start East Co Co. They saw success through the release of the Northern Expozure compilation series, but Shadow was never able to complete his solo album. Since Woodie's mysterious death in 2007, Shad has kept his friend's legacy alive but is now set to release his newest solo album on his own terms and push for his rap 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 Shad Viciouz03:54 Growing up in Antioch12:06 Childhood abuse leading to gang life23:50 West 20th Street 26:41 Norteños vs Sureños45:49 Snoop53:16 Antioch violence57:21 Blackbird1:07:42 First raps with Woodie1:12:38 Growing up with Woodie1:20:56 Guce & Straight Lace Mob1:35:12 Homeboy Rap1:39:57 East Co Co Records 1:46:34 Solo project1:50:47 Northern Expozure1:53:57 The Jacka, A-Wax1:57:41 Falling out with Woodie2:04:35 Woodie’s death2:17:30 New solo album

Heart 101 is one of the most unique graffiti writers to make a mark on the San Francisco scene. Defying style conventions, he pushed the message “Heart Over Capital” as a way to encourage love over money, while also speaking out against oppression in society. Born in Delaware, Heart moved to San Francisco as a teenager and found himself immersed in the hustle of street life. As an openly queer person, he faced hatred, disses, and even physical attacks from homophobic graffiti writers. This only hardened Heart’s determination for survival, and he has continues to live by his own terms and push a message through art. 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/dregsone4150:00 Intro2:26 Moving from Delaware5:15 SF street life20:46 Getting into graffiti 23:30 Housing crisis30:12 Creating Heart 101 33:29 Heart Over Capital39:50 Sink the Ship42:57 Painting with other writers 45:14 Fighting other writers59:40 Stop Men1:07:34 Making a living

Fate is a dedicated graffiti writer from Los Angeles who also made his mark in the Bay Area. Growing up in the skateboarding and punk rock scenes of SoCal, he got into graffiti as a teenager and eventually joined the legendary crews MSK and AWR. After moving to San Francisco, Fate brought the LA mentality to the city and sought after hard-to-reach spots. He was a good friend of Tie (RIP) and a mentor to Norm (RIP). When his crew started having issues with Bay Area writers, Fate stepped up and participated in an epic battle that went down in graffiti 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 Intro 02:16 Punk rock & skateboarding 07:59 Early graffiti 10:25 History of AWR 16:10 Cops and gangs19:45 Joining MSK / AWR28:50 Moving to the Bay39:48 SF graffiti44:35 LA x Bay rivalry51:33 Norm1:00:04 Tie1:09:37 Tie’s death1:19:51 Painting the Tie ship1:26:14 MSK / ICP battle 1:33:07 UB “United Bay” 1:48:39 Moving back to LA 1:57:18 Angus Cloud

Nick Tershay aka Nicky Diamonds is the founder of Diamond Supply Co., one of the most recognized brands in streetwear and skateboarding. Growing up in San Francisco in different group homes, he found a family in the emerging skate scene at Embarcadero. After turning pro and skating for different brands, Nick decided to start his own brand after designing hardware for skateboards. Inspired by a Sade song, he created Diamond and started making shirts with his logo. The shirts became incredibly popular, leading Nick to Los Angeles where he has been at the forefront of streetwear, fashion, and skating ever since. 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 Nick’s roots in SF04:13 Growing up in the city08:28 Early skating12:39 Embarcadero 18:17 Starting Diamond Supply Co 30:04 Skate fashion42:48 Beginnings of streetwear47:50 Developing a brand56:49 Collaborations 1:03:41 Relaunching the brand

Raised in Philadelphia, ENEM is a graffiti legend who has made a name for himself for his tagging skills, prolific work, and love of the culture. Navigating the tough streets of Philly, he got in trouble as a juvenile which led to him moving to Oakland as a teenager. There he met Mike Dream (RIP) and joined the infamous TDK crew. Going back and forth between the Bay and Philly, Enem developed his style while continuing to navigate the ups and downs of street life. Eventually he left the streets alone and dedicated himself to graffiti and hip-hop, putting out music and art projects. In 2005, Enem was featured graffiti documentary "Infamy" which highlighted his story for a worldwide audience.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 New era of graffiti 07:03 Philly graff history 14:15 Philly handstyles 21:29 Growing up in Philly28:07 Hip-hop 41:12 Developing as a writer 47:27 Dream, TDK, Oakland 1:01:55 Leaving a legacy as a writer1:07:46 Going on the run1:17:11 Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti1:22:39 “Infamy” documentary 1:32:58 Today’s graff culture

History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 116: Ramirez emerged as a mysterious but uniquely talented rapper from San Francisco who blew up in the nationwide underground scene. He's known for a darker sound that blends Bay Area influences like RBL Posse and Andre Nickatina with Down South styles such as Three 6 Mafia and Z-Ro. Starting on Soundcloud, Ramirez started releasing songs that would lead to him meeting collaborators like Pouya, Suicide Boys and Mikey The Magician. From there, he began touring, releasing his own successful projects, and became a founding member of G*59 Records. Now, with the release of his latest project The Playa$ Manual II, Ramirez working with EMPIRE and further establishing himself on the West Coast after spending most of his career in Miami.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/dregsone415

00:00 Black C (RBL)

02:55 Growing up in SF

05:43 Musical influences

8:23 Soundcloud

11:45 Horrocore

14:12 Blowing up online

21:14 Going beyond the Bay

28:54 Independent hustle

31:05 Moving to Miami

37:38 Building a team

47:28 Connecting with fans

55:36 The Playa$ Manual

1:07:08 Coming back from hiatus 

1:14:58 EMPIRE

Shannon Lee is an author, actor, singer, and businesswoman managing the estate of Bruce Lee, her father. She has worked hard to preserve Bruce's legacy through books, TV shows, films, events, and charitable work. More than 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains the most influential martial artist in history. In this podcast, Shannon tells her father's story from his birth in San Francisco, training in Hong Kong under Ip Man, first martial arts schools in the United States, breakthrough in Hollywood, and more. Shannon also tells her own story, touches on the impact of her brother Brandon Lee, and shares deep insight into her father's philosophy and what it means to her.--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 “We Are Bruce Lee” exhibit03:58 Born in San Francisco05:44 Early Wing Chun training12:12 Oakland15:14 Philosophy23:06 Mental strength30:42 Breaking into Hollywood36:11 Shannon’s childhood 41:15 Brandon Lee45:02 Leading the legacy52:43 Bruce Lee Foundation

Mac Mall with a live band at Yoshi's Oakland, August 10th - tickets: https://yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/mac-mall/detail

Mac Mall is a Bay Area legend who recorded his debut album "Illegal Business?" at just 15 years old. Growing up in Vallejo's infamous Crestside neighborhood, he is a cousin of E-40 and the third generation successor to The Mac and Mac Dre. Produced by musical pioneer Khayree, Mall's music video for "Ghetto Theme" was directed by 2pac. Launched into local superstardom, he had to navigate hood politics, fame, and the temptations of street hustling to ultimately find his way and establish his rap career. After 30 years as a successful touring artist and published author, Mall is continuing to work on creative projects and preserve Vallejo's rap legacy.--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 Live band show at Yoshi’s04:51 Family history in Vallejo09:59 Crestside 15:10 The Mac18:16 Young Mac Dre24:12 Neighborhood Funk28:20 Bank robberies32:46 Illegal Business?39:24 Working with Khayree 43:10 90s Bay Area rap47:28 2pac1:07:28 Black C, San Quinn1:08:58 Untouchable1:20:37 Dusted N Disgusted1:26:59 The Compilation1:31:38 Mac Stabber1:40:18 Wide Open1:43:13 Pimp Game1:51:24 Beware of Those; SF1:54:25 Thizz; Da US Open2:02:26 Kansas City2:09:41 Carrying on the legacy2:18:02 New projects2:21:21 The Misfits