Twick is a member of crews like ICP and FSC and has been holding it down for San Francisco graffiti since 1983. His work is inspired by Mike Dream's revolutionary message and his Latino roots. Twick has seen the evolution of graffiti in the Bay from the beginning, including legendary spots like Psycho City. He has painted countless walls and beloved murals, and continues to push his art forward to this day.

Coming out of San Francisco’s Fillmore District, DJ X1 is a pioneer of Bay Area hip-hop. Working with legendary rapper Hugh EMC, they put out some of the earliest San Francisco rap releases. X1 shares his memories of seeing the local hip-hop scene evolve and the rise of other artists like Cougnut, Rappin 4-Tay, JT The Bigga FIgga, and San Quinn. Currently, X1 DJs on KPOO FM three nights a week and continues to be a supporter of Bay Area music.

Nef The Pharaoh is a rapper from South Vallejo who rose to nationwide fame with his hit single "Big Tymin" in 2015. Influenced by Bay Area rappers like Mac Dre from an early age, Nef ended up signed to E-40's Sick Wid It Records. From there he has toured around the world and dropped multiple projects featuring artists from all over the West Coast and beyond. In 2020, a series of personal tragedies caused him to fall back from music but he has since returned with his new album "4Eva The Pharaoh."

Goldtoes is an independent executive behind the labels Black N Brown Entertainment, Thizz Latin and GT Digital. Losing his father at an early age, he fell into the street life before transitioning into the music world. Goldtoes worked with some of the Bay's greatest rappers and producers to create the classic compilation "17 Reasons." This project featured artists like Mac Dre, San Quinn, Cougnut, B-Legit, and many others. Since then, Black N Brown has put out many compilations and solo artists. Goldtoes went on to start Thizz Latin as a way to keep Mac Dre's legacy alive and also has his own distribution company, GT Digital. Linking with South Park Mexican in the late 90s, Goldtoes later relocated to Houston where he currently resides. He has helped Berner start his career and continues to develop artists and put out projects to this day.

Sleep Dank is a rapper from Vallejo's Crestside neighborhood. Starting with The Mac and Mac Dre, he witnessed the birth the Bay Area rap scene from his hometown. Sleep Dank became part of the 535 Crew along with Mac Mall and Dubee and was involved with their albums with Khayree on Young Black Brotha Records. Appearing on classic Mac Dre albums like "Thizzelle Washington," he launched his own successful independent career. As a veteran of the Thizz Movement, Sleep Dank became part of a legacy that has lasted for decades.

The Architect is a renowned producer from Milpitas who is one half of the group Homeliss Derilex. Coming up in the South Bay around Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf, Architect was around for the early days of Stones Throw Records. He also produced for artists like Coolio, Planet Asia and Rasco (Cali Agents), Total Devastation, and many others. After taking a hiatus from music, Architect became inspired by the online underground hip-hop scene and started working with rappers like The God Fahim. Currently he is performing with Souls of Mischief on their 30-year anniversary tour for "93 Til Infinity."

San Quinn is a legendary rapper from San Francisco's Fillmore District. This year marks his 30-year anniversary in rap, having dropped his first album "Don't Cross Me" in 1993 at the age of 15. Since then, Quinn has navigated street politics, addiction, and the ups and downs of the industry. He's collaborated with some of the most legendary rappers in the Bay Area and beyond and held a world record for the most feature appearances by an artist under the age of 21. This interview goes in-depth to the stories behind Quinn's incredible career which is still in motion to this day.

On November 1, 2004, the hip-hop world was shocked to learn that Bay Area legend Mac Dre was gunned down in Kansas City. Almost 20 years later, there is still no definitive answer as to what led to his death. Using thousands of documents obtained from the KC police department, journalist Donald Morrison conducted a thorough investigation of the facts for his 2021 article, "Who Killed Mac Dre?" On this podcast, Donald reviews his findings and discusses the details around Mac Dre's trip to Kansas City, the shooting, and the rumors that KC rapper Fat Tone was responsible. He also shares his experience witnessing the death of LA superstar Drakeo the Ruler and discusses the parallels between him, Mac Dre, and the long list of other rappers who fell victim to senseless violence.

Mind Motion is a staple in the Bay Area hip-hop scene who's been DJing since the early 90s. For decades, millions of people heard him breaking classic records on the airwaves of 106.1 KMEL alongside Chuy Gomez. Before that, he came up in San Francisco as a dancer, graffiti writer, and party DJ. Mind Motion has been instrumental in getting almost every hit song from the Bay off the ground, and in this interview he shares his thoughts on the current state of radio, how rappers can network with DJs, and how DJs can have a long career.

Jason Goldwatch is a director and co-founder of Decon, a hip-hop record label. Growing up in San Francisco, he was inspired by hip-hop and graffiti and studied media production at School of the Arts. This led Goldwatch to the California Institute of the Arts, where he started professionally directing music videos. Over the years he has worked with Pharrell, Jay-Z, 88 Keys, Kanye West, Aceyalone, Action Bronson, Swollen Members, Dilated Peoples, Ludacris, Jeezy, Jim Jones, Atmosphere, Pusha T, The Roots, Kid Cudi, and countless others. Through Decon, he put out projects by Jay Electronica, Alchemist and Oh No, and Roc Marciano. Goldwatch recently collaborated on a film project with DJ Muggs for the new Soul Assassins album "Death Valley."