Columbia Pictures calls "Ghost-Busters", pulls Mistah F.A.B's "Ghost Ride It" video
March 12, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

New York, NY, March 12, 2007 - After much scrutiny from the national news networks and beating a possible banning by MTV, Mistah F.A.B still can't shake the controversy surrounding his video "Ghost Ride It". Columbia Pictures, the studio who owns the rights to the Ghostbusters movie franchise, threatened legal action because the video showcases the "Ghostbuster's" car and logo, among other similarities. Columbia has demanded the video be pulled from all media outlets including television and the Internet. Mistah F.A.B's introduction to controversy began this past December when the media linked F.A.B.'s video to two tragic deaths connected to "ghost riding". The video for F.A.B.'s regional break out single, "Ghost Ride It", was already shot and MTV seriously considered banning the video due to pressure from the media. After 52 edits, the video found itself on MTV2's “Unleashed”, MTV Jams "Jam Of The Week," MTVU and finally made it's way onto MTV's “Sucker Free Countdown”. The unedited version had 600,000+ views on “YouTube” just weeks before Columbia Pictures sent F.A.B. a cease and desist letter. Mistah F.A.B. is currently readying an independent release from Favea Afta/Thizz/ SMC Recordings. The album, "Da Baydestrian", will hit streets May 15th . The release will serve as a prequel to “Da Yellow Bus Rydah”, which will mark F.A.B.'s major label debut with Atlantic Records. The album is set for release later this year. Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

Sky Balla & The Game Show You Their "California Soul"
March 9, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

From "Put It In The Air", to "My Story" it's clear that when Sky Balla and The Game share a track, the chemistry is all very apparent. The newest collaboration of the San Fran Swaggaman and Compton's young gun is brought to you exclusively here on WCR and is titled "California Soul". The new joint is set to appear on Sky Balla's upcoming "Every Penny Counts" album, the follow up to his 2005 debut album "Mobb Report". Sky has also secured a collaboration with DJ Drama to release a new mixtape this year. Let Game and Sky bring you that California Soul on this new track, download below: Sky Balla - California Soul ft. The Game(Download) Check out SkyBalla.com and MySpace.com/SkyBalla for more info.. Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

Rapper Woodie Confirmed Dead
March 7, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

The head of longtime successfull independent label, East Co Co Records, died on March 7th, 2007. West Coast Rydaz received official word of this from a credible source yesterday. Antioch's Ryan "Woodie" Wood, released a number of independent projects, from his solo albums to the Northern Exposure volumes, and raised the bar for artists in his genre. His music was even featured on "Growing Up Gotti" not too long ago. R.I.P. Ryan Wood aka Woodie. Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

J. Valentine Is The Conversation Piece Of R&Bay (Exclusive Interview)
March 6, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

From singing with his brothers at the age of 9 with a major deal, to writing for today's big R&B and pop stars, J. Valentine had the patience to use his talent in other ways, never hogging the spotlight to himself. Eventually establishing his City Boyz Muzik label with Bailey as his headline artist, J created an outlet to bring up new talent. Now in 2007 J is back on a major, with his debut album Conversation Piece on its way for the summer, a wait that will definitely be worth the trouble. J. Valentine linked up with West Coast Rydaz for a very in depth interview, in which he talks about his early singing career, creating City Boyz, major labels, his time working with Suge Knight & Death Row and much much more. Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for the complete interview with J. Valentine.

Deep H2Oz Presents The Leak ft. The Team, Too Short, Prophet, Java, Turf Talk (Download)
March 6, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

Brian "Deep" Watters (Deep H2OZ) is one of the Bay Area's hottest up and coming hip-hop producers. After getting his start with Young Black Brotha Records as a record promoter, Deep H2OZ branched out to Los Angeles with Mac Mall's Sesed Out Records. He served as the company's business manager, working closely with Leila Steinberg (discovered and managed Tupac Shakur) on various artists projects (Ray Luv, Mac Mall, Big Syke of Thug Life, Femi, etc.). As a producer, Deep H2OZ has worked with many established artists (Mac Mall, Mac Dre, The Team, Too Short, Turf Talk, etc.) and his credit list continues to grow. He is working with many new artists like Grown Mo, Java and Prophet. In addition, Deep H2OZ is working with Mugzi and 30/30 & Sic Wid It Records, Mac Mall, Ray Luv and Thizz Entertainment on numerous upcoming releases. Deep H2OZ's music was recently featured on Kanye West's Diary on MTV and MTV2's My Block: The Bay Area. Today we have the pleasure of premiering an exclusive project put together by Deep, The Leak, which features known tracks from artists such as Turf Talk, The Team, Mac Mall, Prophet, and unreleased bangers from Ray Luv, Killa Klump, Alabama Ju, Too Short and more! Below is the tracklist and the link to download the entire CD free! Deep H2Oz Presents The Leak(Full Album) Track List 01. Mac Mall Feat Ray Luv - Thizz Face (Unreleased) 02. Grown Mo - The Man 03. Turf Talk - King Of Rocks 04. Prophet Feat Killa Klump - When We Come Thru Remix (unreleased) 05. Java - What It Is (Unreleased) 06. Turf Talk Feat Undaflow, Goldie Gold, PSD - We In The Streets 07. Prophet Feat Clyde Carson - Strip 4 Me 08. Six Reasons - Tattoo'd Up (Unreleased) 09. Turf Talk Feat The Mossie & 30/30 Records - 30/30 Bounce 10. Mac Mall - Perfect Poison 11. Alabama Ju - What The Deal Is (Unreleased) 12. Java Feat Prophet - WHUTITDO 13. The Team Feat Too Short - One Night (Unreleased) 14. Mac Mall Feat Mac Dre - MACA-FRAMA-LAMMA 15. Grown Mo - AAAYYY!! 16. Turf Talk Feat Droop-E - Throw It In They Face 17. Prophet - Thizz Face When The Bass Hits (Unreleased) 18. Mac Mall Feat J-Diggs - Power Moves The Family 19. NMC Feat Snowman Cliq - Worried About It 20. DEEP H2OZ OUTRO Thanks go out to Brooks Williams for allowing us to bring you this exclusive....look out for much more! Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

E-40's Sick Wid It Records Adds Cousin Fik To It's Roster
March 5, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

Cousin Fik, the Vallejo MC bringing the most NRG to tracks, has officially signed to Sick Wid It Records! Under the wing of the bay area's ambassador, E-40, Fik plans to release his debut album to the world as a stamped and certified Sick Wid It artist. For the past few years, Fik has used the tips and pointers that 40 water shared with him to make his start in the music industry. With that he began to hit up various DJ's and take his grind to the streets. Eventually he linked up with DJ E-Rock to release "Like A Ref Wit a Whistle". As the CEO of 3030/Sick Wid It and 40's brother and right hand man, Mugzi got his hands on a copy and was impressed, with 40 himself ultimately hearing it and deciding to make his 'hood counterpart part of his SWI fam. Cousin Fik is working on his debut album, "NRG Muzic", a new mixtape, and a major collaboration album. Organized by producer Cozmo, Fik will be part of a collective called "101" which includes Infamous J. Davinci, and Costel (formerly Mr. Riddla), 2 other young MC's with a matching drive and talent. Look out for more new music from Fik here on West Coast Rydaz. In the meantime bump the songs we have posted in the past months, Keep Shit Lit ft. Mistah FAB, Turfin and Trappin from "Like A Ref Wit a Whistle", and the exclusives Out The Window & Y I Talk Like Dat, which is produced by Gennessee. Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

The Man With Street Cred, Exclusive Interview with CEO Charles Kelly
March 5, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

San Quinn, J. Valentine, Ya Boy, Bailey, Willie Hen, Big Rich, these are just a few artists carving their own niche in the music industry today. Since the early 90s, to be an artist from San Francisco's Fillmore district meant they were ones to look out for, and their local success would soon become something greater. One central label synonymous with that area was Done Deal Entertainment. Many of these Fillmore district artists had their start with DD, and CEO Charles Kelly was overseeing and pushing the movement every step of the way, from San Quinn, to Fully Loaded, to the final addition of Done Deal, LLC, Ya Boy. Although things were reworked and people went their seperate ways, Charles (known to most as Chuck) vowed to continue using that winning formula to bring up a new generation; artists who had talent, unique styles, and Street Cred. With the first up to bat being Big Rich, Chuck launched his new label in late 2005 and proved that even though his Done Deal days were over, the music was still solid, and the movement stronger than ever. Chuck sat down with West Coast Rydaz to discuss his start in the music business, how Done Deal came about, what's in store for his new artists, his outside ventures to look out for and much more. Street Cred Artists Featured Audio Selau - A Man That Goes ft. Goldie Gold Boo Banga - Candy ft. Bailey, Selau Big Rich - That's The Bidness Visit WestCoastRydaz for the complete interview with Charles Kelly. Click Here.

Kaz Kyzah Is Making It "Go Down" - New Audio from Kyzah Kollective
March 2, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

In 2006, following The Team’s success as a collective group , Kaz Kyzah released his first solo mixtape “The Go-Fessional,” which passed over 20,000 downloads and included the infectious single, “I Go.” He also had street hits such as “I Need A Beat,” and the “Stunna Shades Remix.” His new mixtape “No Money, No Problems” and debut solo album “Kyzah Kollection” is scheduled to drop in 2007 and already features the explosive street anthem, “M.O.N.E.Y.,” with cameos from Dem Hoodstarz and San Quinn. It doesn’t stop there; Kyzah, with other members of The Team, plans on putting out a clothing line, a new flavor of Hyphy Juice, and is involved with many other business ventures, such as Mogul Media Group, where he plans on expanding his portfolio. He is also involved with members of the community and has hosted and performed at various charitable events throughout the Bay Area. Today we give you a sneak preview off the Kyzah Kollection, a new joint titled, "Go Down". Kaz Kyzah - Go Down Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

Celly Cel & Hillside Stranglaz Go "Parking Lot Pimpin"
February 27, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

Celly Cel is back on the scene once again with his group the Hillside Stranglaz. Along with his 2 brothers and homeboys (D Enemy, Protajay, Mac Reese) the Stranglaz are hit everyone off with a new album titled "Bad Influence" late last year. For their second single they chose "Parking Lot Pimpin", and who better to enlist for a hit than Sean T himself. Produced by EPA's godfather of production, the song samples the old school classic "No Parkin on the Dance Floor". Download the single below and make sure to support the Stranglaz and pick up their new album. Hillside Stranglaz - Parking Lot Pimpin (Prod. By Sean T) Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

Prophet Releases Video For "Sour Diesel"
February 27, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

San Francisco rapper Prophet recently wrapped up his video for "Sour Diesel", a track which will appear on his upcoming street album "Ducktape". The video was directed by Ryano Banco and as you can clearly see is not your usual low budget home video camera music video. Check it out: Prophet - Sour Diesel Video You can also grab the mp3 download of the song by clicking here. Along with all that, Prophet just launched his new website prophlogic.com, so log in and check it out! Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

Ya Boy Joins Tila Tequila on New Single "I Love You"
February 12, 2007 by nando(westcoastrydaz)

Just weeks after he dropped his own Ch. 1 The Rise, young Ya Boy is all the talk of the music biz, this time due to his appearance on Tila Tequila's new single. The MySpace vixen is about to drop her new single "I Love You" produced by Lil Jon in the coming days, and she decided to grab a 16 from the vicious lyricist Ya Boy for the remix. Whether or not you're feeling Tila's music, it's definitely a good look in terms of exposure for Precise Music's frontline artist. Check the song on Tila Tequila's MySpace page. Get a look of Ya Boy and Tila messing around in the studio the night of the song's recording as well, courtesy of KushTV.com. Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

DJ E-Rock No Longer Airing Bomb Bay Radio, Named Top 30 DJ!
January 13, 2006 by nand

First off we would like to share the news of DJ E-Rock being named one of the Top 30 most influential of 2006 through MixUnit.com. Alot of DJs claim the #1 spot but it takes alot to really earn the title and E-Rock let his hard work do all the talking. DJ E-Rock who has been broadcasting his Bomb Bay Radio show through Hip Hop Nation 40 for over a year will no longer be continuing the show on HHN. In it's run, the show featured a handful of special guests, from up and comers The A'z, the vets like E-40, and even hip hop greats Nas, Young Jeezy and more. We saw tons of world premieres on Bomb Bay throughout the year. This does not mean we will be hearing the last of E-Rock on Sirius airwaves though. E-Rock had this to say: "Although Franzen and I will not be broadcasting on Hip Hop Nation we will have further details on our new show which will be bigger, better and more influential than our first run. We'd like to thank Hip Hop Nation's staff and format manager Reggie Hawkins for believing in the Bay Area and us to speak for it... since then our movement has grown as such a huge rate! We will be making a huge announcement very shortly that will be straight to the point. Trust me it's about to go down!" Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for more on this.

Big Rich & E-40 Rock The House At "Block Tested" Release Party
The wait is over, Big Rich's highly anticipated debut album "Block Tested Hood Approved" hit stores this week. We've been keeping you up on this Fillmore giant every step of the way and now his story is on wax for everyone to hear. .

You can also watch the commercial and check out some other media on Big Rich's Koch Records multimedia page.

Big Rich Multimedia Page/Commercial

Rich also graced the pages of November's XXL Magazine, which features The Game on the cover.

Nump Rocks "Girbauds" with Goldie & Ya Boy
One of the most animated and energetic figures in this bay area hyphy movement, Nump just released his debut album "The Nump Yard" nationally through 3030/Sick Wid It under E-40 and Mugzi. After hitting the MTV screens, touring overseas with DJ Shadow, and working his way to the top, Nump is ready to rep the bay and his 'gorillapinos' on a major level.

We caught up with Nump to talk about the re-release of his album, his group Dummy Klik, the hyphy movement and the misperceptions of it, as well as the controversy surrounding a video that surfaced on the net of him talking down on Southern Cali.

Since we were set to feature Nump before the video came out, the interview isn't focused mainly around that. We got his new single for yall for exclusive download too, which features Goldie of the Federation and Ya Boy. Check the interview for more info and some surprising details on the beat.

Please Visit http://www.westcoastrydaz.com for Nump mp3 downloads Ryan

Balance Is Back With A "Boomin' System" [Audio] - August 23, 2006

Oakland's Balance, who recently dropped his solo album "Young 'N' Restless", is already back in the lab working on his upcoming mixtape, which is slated for an October 2006 release.

He's been in the studio working with Tracklordz, Jake One, Midi Mafia amongst others, and he just blessed us with some audio from the mixtape. The song is called "Boomin' System 2K7" and was produced by The Tracklordz.

Listen to Balance - Boomin' System 2K7 (Prod. by Tracklordz) on-demand here.

Enjoy the song and stay tuned for the latest on Balance.

Thanks to dubcnn for the news and download.