History of the Bay
San Francisco-based graffiti artist and rapper Dregs One explores the Bay Area's rich culture in rap music, graffiti art, and other important areas of local history. Dregs' vast knowledge of Bay Area culture is supplemented by guests who tell their own unique stories of participating in these worlds. As a companion to Dregs' viral 60-second video breakdowns on social media, this podcast will further enlighten listeners on important pieces of history that helped make the Bay Area such a renowned hub for creativity and innovation.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 74 minutes
- Episodes
- 121
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz fka Shadow
Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a founding artist on Woodie's (RIP) East Co Co Records. He grew up seeing his hometown of Antioch turn from a quiet suburb into a gang war zone and became caught in the sto…
History of the Bay: Heart 101
Heart 101 is one of the most unique graffiti writers to make a mark on the San Francisco scene. Defying style conventions, he pushed the message “Heart Over Capital” as a way to encourage love over m…
History of the Bay: Fate MSK
Fate is a dedicated graffiti writer from Los Angeles who also made his mark in the Bay Area. Growing up in the skateboarding and punk rock scenes of SoCal, he got into graffiti as a teenager and even…
History of the Bay: Nicky Diamonds
Nick Tershay aka Nicky Diamonds is the founder of Diamond Supply Co., one of the most recognized brands in streetwear and skateboarding. Growing up in San Francisco in different group homes, he found…
Philly to Oakland: ENEM
Raised in Philadelphia, ENEM is a graffiti legend who has made a name for himself for his tagging skills, prolific work, and love of the culture. Navigating the tough streets of Philly, he got in tro…
History of the Bay: Ramirez
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…
Shannon Lee on Bruce Lee's Bay Area Roots, Philosophy, & Legacy
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 cha…
History of the Bay: Mac Mall
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?…
Sac to the Bay: Rico 2 Smoove
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 blend…
History of the Bay: Fully Loaded
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 earl…
History of the Bay: D-Shot
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 gam…
History of the Bay: Baby Gas
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 Latino…
History of the Bay: Guce
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 fir…
History of the Bay: Rudy Corpuz
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. A…
History of the Bay: Paypa Boy
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…
History of the Bay: Goapele
Hailing from Oakland, Goapele's signature voice and powerful songwriting has made her a staple Neo-soul, R&B, and underground hip-hop. Growing up with a South African father and German-Jewish mother,…
Sac to the Bay: Marvaless
Considered the First Lady of Sacramento rap, Marvaless is one of the most respected lyricists from Northern California. Growing up in the Creek, she earned her reputation in Sac as a teenager and lin…
History of the Bay: Lyrics Born
Lyrics Born is a respected rap veteran who is having a career resurgence after three decades in music. After announcing his latest album "Goodbye, Sticky Rice" would be his last, he started going vir…
History of the Bay: Miles Minnick
Miles Minnick is a new sensation coming out of the Bay Area, blending contemporary music styles with his faith as a Christian rapper. Growing up in Pittsburg, he overcame a challenging childhood in a…
History of the Bay: Don Cisco
Dropping his first single in 1988, Don Cisco might be the Bay Area's first Latino rapper on record. Growing up in the diverse Excelsior District, he gravitated towards hip-hop early during the emerge…