By JR Valrey During my time hosting at the Compound, I have come across a plethora of very talented musicians on a weekly basis. One such unforgettable talent is Marisha Ashanti, the poetic wordsmith and rapper. Her conscious flow slices through ignorant minds like a … Continue readingFlorida Transplant Marisha Ashanti Lyrically Lights Up the Bay
By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information I love Bay Area Hip Hop, and music in general, because I am a big fan of musical innovation, passion, and great story-telling. With the exception of Mystic of Digital Underground, there hasn’t been any female MC’s that … Continue readingHunter’s Point Femcee, So Vicious Has Been Making Herself a Force to Reckon With
By JR Valrey, the Minister of Information Morgan J is a gifted vocalist from Stockton, that I met at Pillow Session, a performance production that is put on weekly at D’Wayne Wiggins from Tony Toni Tone’s compound, in Deep East Oakland. Morgan J’s seductive, airy, … Continue readingTalented Stockton songstress Morgan J Is Making Her Voice Heard All Over Northern Cali