TSOYA listener Josh Arcurio emailed me this link, and I had already clipped it, so I think that’s a pretty good indication it’s worth posting here.
Over on The Fader’s blog, there’s a great rundown of many of the most classic Bay Area hip-hop tracks by DJ Eleven. Unpretentious, accurate and inclusive. Nothing like moving to Los Angeles to remind one of what a San Franciscan one is…
And if all that reading material has you feinding for some video to watch, how about a few Yay Area classics, both new and old?
Rappin 4-Tay – “The Playas Club”
The Luniz – “I Got Five On It (Bay Area Ballaz Remix)”
Souls of Mischief – “93 Till Infinity”
Blackalicious – “Deception”
Hieroglyphics – “You’ll Never Know”
Mac Dre – “Thizzle Dance”
DJ Shadow f. Turf Talk & Keak da Sneak – “Three Freaks”
E-40 f. Keak da Sneak “Tell Me When to Go”