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Even in the Bay Area––long an underdog in West Coast rap compared to its larger and more affordable foil L.A.––San Francisco has never been known as a hub of great rap music. Most of the ...
Mistah F.A.B., began his musical rise in Oakland, CA, as a young artist signed to Straight Hits Entertainment, where he dropped his debut album, Nig-Latin in 2002. Although this album garnered some success and recognition, F.A.B.'s recognition came from his skills as a battle rapper.
Their first single "Hyphy", featuring E-40, debuted in 2003, the title was based on a slang term established by Keak the Sneak in the 90s Bay Area hip hop music. Hyphy became an instant hit in the Bay Area. The song even induced a riot when The Federation performed "Hyphy" during halftime of the AND1 Live Tour at Oracle Arena in June 2004.
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In 1977, Erokan founded the Bay Area Music Awards, better known as the Bammies, a yearly award show for musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. [4] Winners were voted on by BAM's readers. [7] In 1998, the Bammies name was changed to the California Music Awards. [8] In March 2018, there was a Bammies Reunion Concert in San Francisco. [5]
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On July 30, 2005, at the San Francisco Masonic Center, Turf Talk was announced as New Artist (Rookie) of The Year 2005 in the inaugural Bay Area Rap Scene (B.A.R.S.) Awards. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] He beat strong competition from both Mistah F.A.B. and Ya Boy .