History of the Bay

Dregs One
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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.

  1. History of the Bay: Philthy Rich (2.0)

    6D AGO

    History of the Bay: Philthy Rich (2.0)

    Philthy Rich is celebrating 20 years in the rap game and the release of his newest album "T$GO: The Motion Files." On his second episode of History of the Bay, he gives an update on the challenges of signing artists to his FOD label and talks candidly about his biggest rap checks, his best and worst investments, and more.--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 0:00 New album 2:38 Work ethic  7:31 FOD artists 13:52 Not sounding like a Bay rapper 19:26 Is there still money in rap? 21:08 Biggest rap check 25:21 Best and worst investments 31:07 Music for the ladies 36:57 Oakland street legends 38:40 Fake rappers 45:41 20 years in the rap game

    51 min
  2. History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz (3.0)

    MAR 17

    History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz (3.0)

    Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a founding member of Woodie's East Co Co Records. In his third appearance on History of the Bay, Shad shares more stories from Woodie's history and insight into his mysterious death. He also touches on his own history with other artists like Jacka, Guce, A-Wax, and more. Shad also talks about his journey from self-releasing his latest album and preparing to perform at his upcoming album release party.Album Release Party, March 21 at Noble Cinema Studios - Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shad-viciouz-aka-shadow-record-release-party-hosted-by-dregs-one-tickets-1981659144847Purchase Shad Viciouz new album:Bandcamp: https://shadviciouz.bandcamp.com/album/authentic-the-book-of-shadowEven: https://www.even.biz/r/authentic-the-book-of-shadow--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Album release party 07:52 Putting out the new album 19:22 A-Wax, Pie-Rx, Northern Rxpozure 26:00 Big Tone & Sav-It-Out 37:07 Fans instigating beefs  43:38 Why Shad doesn’t eat pork 47:06 XO Creep 53:44 New Antioch rappers: Mike Sherm, Symba 56:39 Did Woodie blow up AFTER he died? 59:33 Woodie getting banned from Antioch 1:02:38 Real-life stories in songs 1:05:08 High school rap group with Woodie 1:09:10 Woodie’s issue with Sideways 1:11:43 Performing with Jacka 1:15:03 Woodie’s deal with Koch Records 1:19:58 Gratitude to Guce 1:23:25 Did Woodie have a wife?? 1:33:20 Dealing with Woodie’s death

    1h 41m
  3. History of the Bay: David Gonzales aka The Homie King

    MAR 10

    History of the Bay: David Gonzales aka The Homie King

    David Gonzales is an artist from Richmond, California who grew up in his local lowrider and Chicano arts scene. Starting with his own t-shirts and comic strips, he created the Homies characters that became a worldwide phenomenon. After selling millions of toys, David had to start from square one after the vending machine industry collapses. He's continued to push his own art and even started putting out new lines of Homies toys and merchandise that continue to this day - check David out at https://www.dgatees.com/--History of the Bay x Mojo Labs snapbacks on sale 3/15, sign up to the VIP list for early access: https://mojo-labs.comJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsoneSubscribe to our clips channel: https://youtube.com/@UCYR1ormrdd-9gFSUoZgv3wA --For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Starting Homies in the Bay 05:54 Growing up in Richmond 19:01 Inspiration for characters 24:45 Learning to draw 28:11 Lowrider and biker art 36:25 Post office art 40:41 Sports t-shirts 48:47 Homies t-shirts 53:27 First toys & gang controversy  1:00:34 Homies TV show?? 1:04:04 Vending machine toys 1:12:04 Back to hustling art 1:16:45 New Homies toys 1:20:23 Learning the business 1:23:40 Art & community 1:28:27 Current projects

    1h 32m
  4. History of the Bay: Shortkut

    MAR 3

    History of the Bay: Shortkut

    History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 142: Shortkut is a legendary DJ from Daly City. He's a member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz with Qbert, Mix Master Mike, Apollo and more; and also part of Beat Junkies along with J Rocc, Babu, and Rhettmatic. Shortkut got his start doing mobile DJing at garage parties and eventually ended up rocking venues at the height of San Francisco's club scene. Not only does he blend and rock parties, but he's a certified scratch DJ and turntablist. In 2024 he suffered a life-threatening stroke that left him partially paralyzed, but he bounced back through physical therapy and continues to DJ around the world. -- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone Subscribe to our clips channel: https://youtube.com/@UCYR1ormrdd-9gFSUoZgv3wA --For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com -- History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aa Online Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlA Instagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_one TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_one Twitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_one Facebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Recent party with Qbert 02:32 Growing up in Daly City  06:04 Early hip-hop DJs 15:52 Filipinos & DJing 20:52 Learning how to DJ 23:44 Mobile DJing & garage parties 28:03 Invisibl Skratch Piklz 34:21 SF clubs in the ‘90s 38:56 Differences in today’s club scene 45:23 ISP vs X-Ecutioners 47:48 Beat Junkies 55:38 DJing for rappers? 57:58 New generation of DJs  1:04:01 Touring with LL Cool J 1:07:14 Recovering from a stroke 1:17:30 New ISP album

    1h 19m
  5. History of the Bay: D-Moe

    FEB 24

    History of the Bay: D-Moe

    D-Moe is a founding member of the Get Low Playaz along with JT The Bigga Figga, San Quinn, and Seff The Gaffla. Born and raised in San Francisco’s Fillmoe, he joined the YBG crew and grew his reputation as a rapper in juvenile hall. D-Moe was part of SF rap history on the “The SFC” with RBL Posse. He released his debut album on Get Low Records, as well as the GLP compilation. Throughout his career, D-Moe went between rapping and the streets and ended up serving prison time. Now he’s back in the Bay and focused on new upcoming projects. Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsoneSubscribe to the clips channel: http://youtube.com/@HistoryoftheBayClips For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Fillmoe 04:33 YBG & juvenile hall 13:27 Starting to rap 19:59 JT The Bigga Figga 22:04 Yukmouth 24:03 Seff The Gaffla 25:25 “The SFC” - Fillmoe & HP  34:51 San Quinn 37:03 Herm & Master P compilations 41:54 Get Low 45:08 “Do You Feel Me?” & “Straight Out The Lamb” 50:05 Rich Tha Factor 52:16 Independent business    1:02:18 Street money vs rap money 1:08:42 The Game 1:11:12 Nipsey Hussle 1:16:52 Messy Marv 1:23:51 Moving to Vegas 1:39:54 New projects

    1h 50m
  6. History of the Bay: Atoms

    FEB 10

    History of the Bay: Atoms

    Atoms is a longtime graffiti writer who started painting in San Francisco while in high school and eventually built an art career in New York City. He's a member of the legendary BA crew along with writers like Neon, Jase, Giant, and Apex. Atoms has painted around the world and linked up with legends like Tie and Mike Dream. He is currently the host of his own podcast, "My Life In Letters" and continues to create art for a living.For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Intro 02:58 My Life In Letters podcast 12:21 Early graffiti influences 19:00 School of the Arts High School 27:15 Early 90s graffiti 37:11 SF’s Golden Era 40:29 BA crew 44:03 Tie 53:33 Mike Dream 59:16 Mentorship in graffiti 1:09:49 Bombing in SF 1:12:22 Moving to NYC

    1h 26m
  7. History of the Bay: Too $hort (2.0)

    JAN 27

    History of the Bay: Too $hort (2.0)

    History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 139: Too $hort RETURNS for a 2nd episode to pick up where the last one left off. Following the Bay Originators Discussion Panel at History of the Bay Day, we discuss whether he was truly the FIRST Bay Area rapper. We also talk about his move to Atlanta, the times he fell in love, Pimp C, Menace II Society, and the Hyphy Movement.--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--Check out 1Hundred Years Enterprise Foundation: https://1hundredyears.bizCheck out Lumales Tamales:https://lumales.com--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone415 00:00 Discussion panel recap 04:07 Falling in love? 15:43 Staying out the streets 21:49 What happened to Freddy B 26:28 Moving to Atlanta 37:34 Pimp C & UGK 50:32 Master P, Cougnut 53:49 Menace II Society 56:43 Pooh Man & Ant Banks 59:07 Was anybody before Short?? 1:06:02 Hyphy movement 1:15:04 Retirement 1:18:57 Blow The Whistle

    1h 22m
  8. History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz (2.0)

    JAN 20

    History of the Bay: Shad Viciouz (2.0)

    Shad Viciouz fka Shadow is a rapper from Antioch and an original artist on Woodie's East Co. Co. Records. He's known for his lyrical rap style that sets him apart from the music his fellow NorCal Latinos are mostly known for. In this follow-up podcast episode, Shad tells more unheard stories about Woodie and the other East Co. Co. artists and debuts his new album "Authentic."Purchase Shad Viciouz new album:Bandcamp: https://shadviciouz.bandcamp.com/album/authentic-the-book-of-shadowEven: https://www.even.biz/r/authentic-the-book-of-shadow--Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dregsone--For promo opportunities on the podcast, e-mail: info@historyofthebay.com--History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZUM4rCv6xfNbvB4r8TVWU?si=9218659b5f4b43aaOnline Store: https://dregsone.myshopify.com Follow Dregs One:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UNuCcJlRb8ImMc5haZHXF?si=poJT0BYUS-qCfpEzAX7mlAInstagram: https://instagram.com/dregs_oneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dregs_oneTwitter: https://twitter.com/dregs_oneFacebook: https://facebook.com/dregsone41500:00 New album out now 04:23 Reactions to last episode 09:51 Rapping style 14:35 “Dip Dip Dive” 18:07 “Graveyard Shift” 24:31 Opinion on NorCal rap 30:10 Sureño fans? 39:03 Latinos in hip-hop 46:03 Meth in CoCo County 57:15 Unreleased songs with Woodie 1:00:02 Antioch-SF connection 1:02:20 “Tales of Killa” 1:06:02 Woodie’s alleged confession  1:14:16 Woodie & Mac Dre 1:17:56 Conspiracy theories 1:26:47 Woodie moving to Oregon 1:30:17 Woodie’s missing headstone  1:33:02 Lil Los 1:39:41 Lou-E-Lou 1:44:49 D-Smalls  1:48:42 B-Dawg 1:51:02 Droopy Drew  1:54:42 House party fights 2:03:02 Nate Banks killed by police 2:09:34 Part 3?

    2h 12m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dregs One
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dregs One
  • Show Website
    History of the Bay

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