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

Overcoming a childhood of family addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, Rico 2 Smoove jumped in the rap game after completing a 5-year sentence in the California Youth Authority. Known for blending street raps with knowledge and empowerment, Rico taps into his mixed Black and Mexican heritage to reach a diverse audience. Growing up in West Sacramento, he fell into gang life early but has shifted his focus towards his music career and fatherhood. Rico is heavily influenced by Bay Area and NorCal rap, while starting to tap into new genres as he continues to pursue his 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 Intro02:22 Black & Brown15:38 Self-educating 26:55 West Sacramento32:29 Growing up in the system 41:49 School to prison pipeline50:58 Beating the odds59:00 Militant Mindset1:05:56 Recording in Hawaii 1:18:18 The youth, fatherhood

Coming out of San Francisco's Fillmore District, Fully Loaded is a crew with Bailey, Big Rich, and Don Toriano. Following in the footsteps of Bailey's brother San Quinn, they all started rapping early and formed their group. They became the flagship act for the new emerging label Done Deal Ent and had a string of successful albums and mixtapes. Each has had their own impressive solo careers and gone on to become entrepeneurs in the food industry, clothing, youth mentorship, and artist management.--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 Street promotion04:06 Fillmoe08:02 San Quinn, local influences13:31 First recordings22:31 Mac Dre 26:22 Done Deal Ent28:55 Special guest… 34:07 Big Rich solo album40:37 Bailey solo album43:46 Don Soriano & Vegan Mob52:46 Project Level & 1015 Management58:46 New Fully Loaded album?

D-Shot is 1/4 of The Click with his brother E-40, sister Suga-T, and cousin B-Legit - the first family of rap music. After time in the California Youth Authority, D-Shot transitioned into the rap game and the independent hustle. Working with his family, he also put out his own music under his own label, Shot Records. D-Shot put out several successful solo albums, Boss Ballin compilation series, and appearances on multiple movie soundtracks. He later transitioned into making his own independent films, and is now promoting his newest album "Bagz At It."--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 project05:33 The first rap family14:49 Introduction to hip-hop20:17 The Click25:37 The REAL Captain Save A Hoe38:38 Down N Dirty43:14 C-Bo48:04 Independent game53:40 Jive Records1:00:52 2pac1:04:41 Shot Records, Boss Ballin’1:09:02 Finances & business

Baby Gas is a rapper from East Oakland who has been grinding independently for over a decade. Born to undocumented immigrant parents of Mexican and Salvadorian descent, Gas was one of the only Latinos in his neighborhood and adapted to Black culture. At only age 15, he linked up with Goldtoes and started the Oakland chapter of Thizz Latin. Since then he's been putting out a steady string of projects, became a father, and is currently pushing his latest album "Siempre Ghetto."Baby Gas "Siempre Ghetto" Album: https://music.empi.re/siempreghetto

Siempre Ghetto Tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/siempre-ghetto-tour-4381223--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 Intro01:32 New album07:48 Family history11:09 Immigration25:20 Father’s deportation34:11 Oakland39:18 Black & Brown45:46 Thizz Latin51:04 Being homeless at 1557:42 Latin rappers1:04:27 Connecting with fans

Coming from San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood, Guce has been a factor in Bay Area rap since the 90s. Before getting into rap, he developed street ties throughout Northern California. His first project was a group, Straight Lace Mob, followed by his own impressive solo career as well as collaboration brand Bullys Wit Fullys. His discography reads like a history of Bay Area rap itself, having worked with Messy Marv, Mac Dre, Jacka, Killa Tay, J. Stalin, and Philthy Rich. Through his label Git Paid Entertainment, he helped launch the careers of artists like Mob Figaz, Larry June, and Mozzy. After fighting an attempted murder case and being wrongfully convicted, he won an appeal and was released after almost 7 years in prison.--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 Intro02:22 Growing up in San Francisco09:10 Getting into the streets12:29 Moving to Sacramento16:31 Bloods & Crips23:28 Starting to rap32:11 Straight Lace Mob, Shadow & Woodie39:07 Pure Pressure49:20 If It Ain’t Real It Ain’t Official58:05 Bullys Wit Fullys1:06:47 Mob Figaz1:12:28 Killa Tay & Agerman1:14:20 Messy Marv1:37:01 The Jacka, Mac Dre1:42:33 J. Stalin1:46:32 Git Paid, Mozzy1:50:31 Larry June1:51:59 Philthy Rich, Killa Keise1:54:38 Getting out of prison on appeal2:12:25 Making new music2:18:37 The streets today

Rudy Corpuz, Jr. has been a fixture in the San Francisco community as the founder of United Playaz. His work focuses on violence prevention and youth mentorship, headquartered in the SoMa District. As the child of Filipino immigrants, Rudy struggled with identity issues and began getting into trouble at an early age. This led him towards selling and eventually using drugs, which landed him in jail. After turning his life around, he got a job doing outreach to Filipino gangs who were involved in riots at Balboa High School. After helping bring Black, Samoans, and Filipinos together at the school, Rudy started United Playaz.--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 How Dregs met Rudy05:42 Philippines to SF10:52 SoMa & Manilatown18:57 Identity crisis24:26 Crack era31:20 Life in SoMa35:31 Asian gangs40:24 Dope game, jail, addiction52:34 Making a change56:52 Filipino gang prevention1:08:53 United Playaz1:13:22 Working with the youth1:17:24 SoMa today

Paypa Boy is a hood legend from San Francisco's Lakeview District. A hustler, entrepreneur, and artist, he was highly influenced by the culture of the 80s d-boys he grew up around. Incorporating that culture into his own lifestyle brand, Paypa Boy has become an influential fixture in the world of streetwear fashion, sneakers, and hip-hop. In addition to releasing his own projects, he helped introduce the world to 24kGoldn, who is now multi-platinum. --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 Intro02:37 Lakeview08:55 Asian & Black Connections13:40 Gentrification17:15 Thizz Block Report21:10 Inner City Youth27:45 Dream Team34:32 Going to Asia38:50 24kgoldn50:13 Seaside Stretch54:57 Lifestyle of a Dope Boy57:37 Larry June1:01:15 Eating cereal out of Yeezys