The Scout Report
The Rap Manager Scout Report, 1st Quarter 2010 — new talent on the rise for 2010 and beyond. TheRapManager.com
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Clappa Squad
myspace.com/clappasquad
Clappa Squad is a Vallejo based movement consists of artists Davey D, Blackjack, E-Jiggs, Smokes, and Strike Bo. They are the fastest growing group to hit out of Vallejo, and are fastly gaining notoriety for there ht smash song "Do It Mountain" feat. The Jacka and E40. This is not a group of youngsters you dont wanna pass up, all there music is fire.
Keyon Cash
myspace.com/keyoncash
Keyon Cash is an upcoming rapper bursting from Oaklands Mob Movement. A confidant to Regime General Rahmean, Keyon Kash is no stranger to the Bay Area promotional world touring with Rahmean, Lee Majors, and The Jacka. Keyon Kash has recently been featured on Rahmeans album/DVD's Action Jackson. He is also dropping his upcoming album soon.
Mackin Ass Cheese
myspace.com/mackinasscheese
Mackin Ass Cheese is a TheRapManager artist. Stemming from East Oakland, Mackin Ass Cheese was scouted by platinum selling act Numskull of the Luniz, and has worked with Numskull, Harm, The Caliban, FM Blue, Figga Slim, and more. He has also toured with Digital Underground, Goldie, and more. If your looking for party music with a dose of some NorCal game, Mackin Ass Cheese for breakfast.
Dollar Sign Gang
myspace.com/dollarsignrecords
A hot new group is Oakland's rap group, The Dollar Sign Gang, which consists of 10 artists – Lil Rick, Faze, Luzion, Tek The Great, Mo Prince, Flyness, Mac Filthy, Mackin, C Money, and Young T. They have an upcoming project coming out called "All About The Dollar", coming out in June. They also have a new single and video called "Do My Dance", check them out all 10 members of this group go!
Royalty
myspace.com/royaltytheking
San Jose's own Royalty is impacting radio now with his new single Girl Girl. With over 120,000 still active Myspace friends, his support is stronger than ever. Opened for the following acts: Bobby Valentino, Pretty Ricky, Tyrese, Nelly, Baby Bash, Frankie J, Ja Rule, Llyod, and many more. His latest music video is questionably the best of 2010.
Da No Namez
youtube.com/wenladden
Da No Namez is a hip hop rap group from Dubblerock Prjects San Francisco, that consists of two artists, Smurf Lucci and Grand Wizle. They started making music a couple years ago, after being long time friends. They have done shows with Rappin' 4Tay, The Jacka, Big Rich, Krazie Bone, AP9, and more. They have a summer album coming out called "Game Time".
The League
myspace.com/theleaguemg
The League is getting ready to release it's 1st EP "Reloaded" early 2010 with an anticipated 8 to 10 universal / national sounding singles such as "L.O.V.E ft Royalty, Missin U & No More". The pop / R&B / hip hop group is on it's way to changing the way for the Bay Area, C.A. music industry. The League is now on "The Knowledge Is Power School Tour" attending over 30+ high schools & colleges in all of California.
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All Bay Music Magazine, Issue One (Volume One, Collectors Edition). Web edition transcribed from the print issue for allbaymusic.com. Text appears as printed, including original spelling and punctuation.