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09 March 2010: J. DaVinci - The Day The Turf Stood Still

The new solo album from Fillmoe rapper J. DaVinci dropped today. It's called "The Day The Turf Stood Still" and includes 17 songs. You can buy the album online at iTunes or Amazon. Also be sure to watch the video for "What You Finna Do?" at our Video Section and visit the official website for DaVinci's album at Sweatbreads Creative Collective. (show tracklist)


09 March 2010: Mugzi - Solid: Gorillatary Mindset

Mugzi (aka Mugzilla) - a Vallejo representative and a member of The Mossie - will be out with a solo project on April 20th. It will be called "Solid: Gorillatary Mindset" and will feature guest appearances by Layzie Bone, Baby Bash, Celly Cel, E-40, Stres, Kaveo, The Jacka, B-Legit, Laroo, Turf Talk, Jay Tee, Nump & more. Album will drop under Sick Wid' It and 30/30 Records. Check BayUndaground.com daily for more info and visit Mugzi on his MySpace page.


09 March 2010: Dregs One presents Sucka Free State Of Mind Vol. IV

Be on the lookout for a new compilation presented by Dregs One of San Francisco Gas Mask Colony crew dropping May 1st. The album will be titled "Sucka Free State Of Mind Vol. IV" and will feature 21 tracks with production by Dregs One, Big Shawn, Oncore, A1 Prosper, Skitz, Philo & more. You'll get verses by Gas Mask Colony members, Mint Rock, Equipto, The Jacka, Hugh EMC & more. Check out Dregs One's blog and MySpace page. Peep the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


09 March 2010: S.O.C. - Son Of Christ

If you are interested in a Christian sub-genre of rap you should pay attention to the brand new album by the San Francisco representative S.O.C. which stands for Son Of Christ. He's just come out with a 12-track solo filled with calm vibes that blend musical genres. Expect thought provoking, educational lyrics and smooth melodies in the background. You can already buy the digital version on CD Baby.com for $7.88. Hard copies will also be available soon, we'll keep you posted on the pressed units. Have a look at the tracklist: (show tracklist)


San Quinn

Reviews - 08 March 2010:

A set of well known and underground releases from Fillmoe rappers for today, starting with Quinn's latest solo:
San Quinn - From A Boy To A Man

J. DaVinci

Street album yet filled with 100% original production by the Fillmoe youngster:
J. DaVinci - Butter and Gunz

Messy Marv & Prince Bugsy

San Francisco meets Louisiana on a collabo album from Ball Or Fall records:
Messy Marv & Prince Bugsy - Guerrilla Red

Messcalen

One of Messy Marv's solo album with lots of Click Clack Gang appearances:
Messcalen - Scrapers, Stunnas And White Tees

Metropolitan

2002 underground and rare mixtape by Frisco artist Metro:
Metropolitan - Mixtape

08 March 2010: Haji Springer - Slumdog Thizzionaire

"Indian rappa singa" better known as Haji Springer is about to release his new solo project. It will be called "Slumdog Thizzionaire" and will drop on March 23rd under Thizz Nation and Da' T labels. His upcoming album will include guest appearances by The Jacka, J-Diggs, Yukmouth, Mitchy Slick, Cozmo, Gennessee, K-Loc, Harm, J3, Meezy, K-J, El Rocka, The Dragons, Lil Evil and more. Check him out on his MySpace page.


05 March 2010: Flame - Still Shining In The Game

Lately there's been a lot of negative buzz around Sunnyvale rapper Flame; but we're not here to judge his moves, yet to spread the word on the upcoming releases by Northern Cali artists. So if you're still supporting this homeboy rapper you'll be pleased to hear that he's coming out with a new solo album this month. It will be called "Still Shining In The Game" and will feature 17 songs with appearances by The Jacka, Rees, Icey, Lil Ego & Dru P. The whole production will be brought by Flame himself. Visit the artist on his MySpace page and check out the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: E-40 - Revenue Retrievin' - Day Shift

All of you Bay Area fans are probably waiting for new E-40's albums, which are dropping on March 30th. The first one from "Revenue Retrievin'" series called "Day Shift" will feature 19 songs with guest appearances by Too Short, B-Legit, The Jacka, Husalah, Clyde Carson, J. Valentine, Droop-E, Dem Hoodstarz, Mistah F.A.B. & more. Visit E-40's MySpace profile and read next news for more info on "Revenue Retrievin'" project. (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: E-40 - Revenue Retrievin' - Night Shift

And the second, separate album by E-40 dropping on March 30th is the "Night Shift" of "Revenue Retrievin'". More music from E-Feezy will include another dose of slaps with features by some of the best out of the Bay: Ya Boy, Turf Talk, Messy Marv, Laroo, Keak Da Sneak, San Quinn, Dru Down & many more. Tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: J. DaVinci - The Day The Turf Stood Still

BayUndaground.com spot is back with the tracklist for J. DaVinci's new album, which is dropping next week, on Tuesday, March 9th. "The Day The Turf Stood Still" will feature 18 songs; mostly solos. Watch the video to one of the songs off the album - mature and serious "What You Finna Do?":



You can also listen to "It's On Me" track produced by Blunt on Sweet Breads official website. Hit DaVinci on his MySpace page and check the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: Lefty - And Then There Was Lefty

We might be late on this one, as there wasn't much buzz around it. The debut solo album by Deep Sleep Records member Lefty is available, for instance at CD Baby.com. His cd is called "And Then There Was Lefty" and includes 14 songs with appearances by LSE, Pistol Cee, Sleepy, Cuddie Cut, Loco Sin Freno & Mateo Net. Check out the tracklist below and visit Deep Sleep Records on its MySpace page. (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: Troublez presents Tha Allstarz

If you haven't noticed yet the new compilation by San Jose representative Troublez has just arrived to the Bay Area rap table. "Tha Allstarz" is an 18-song deep project mainly filled with appearances by Latin rappers out of SJ. Go and cop the album at CD Baby or Rasputin locations. Visit Troublez on his MySpace page and check out the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


04 March 2010: Jacka & Lee Majors - The Gobots 2: D-Boy Era

Be on the lookout for a second album by The Gobots - a Pittsburg / Oakland duet made of The Jacka & Lee Majors. Their new album will be called "D-Boy Era" and will be available on May 18th. You'll get songs with guest appearances by Husalah, Messy Marv, Keak Da Sneak, Yukmouth, Paul Wall, Mistah F.A.B., Dru Down, Fed-X, Apmichino, Cellski, Matt Blaque, G-Stack, Laroo & more. Check Gobots out on their MySpace page. BayUndaground.com will keep you posted on this one.


03 March 2010: Sleepy D - Sleepy Deprivation

You've probably been waiting for a debut official solo by East Oakland rapper Sleepy D, which was supposed to drop sometime ago. His album called "Sleepy Deprivation" has been pushed back and will be released on April 20th under Town Thizzness and I.A.F. labels. The track listing includes 16 songs with guest appearances by D-Lo, Young Moses, G-Wet, Julian Ramone, Jinkx, Rico Tha Kid, EBE & D9. Visit Sleepy D on his MySpace page and peep the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


03 March 2010: Messy Marv - Project Suppastarr

Fillmoe rap vet and entrepreneur Messy Marv is now also known as The Boy Boy Young Mess, as under this name he'll be dropping lots of new stuff this year and has already released a few mixtapes earlier. Be on the lookout for a huge combo of his previously released albums in one, official package. "Project Suppastarr" is a 12 disc bundle and will be available on April 1st. You'll be able to buy it online through the new Messy's website for $50. The deal will not only include 12-disc package but also a signed T and 5 autographed posters. BayUndaground.com will definitely keep you posted with more info on this one. In the meantime visit Scalen website.


03 March 2010: Messy Marv - Highly Aggressive Vol. 2

There's a new mixtape project available now by Messy Marv aka The Boy Boy Young Mess. It's called "Highly Aggressive Vol. 2" and includes 10 tracks. You can get the digital version for only $4.99 at Scalen LLC.com or buy a hard copy for instance on RapBay.com. Visit Messy on his MySpace page and peep the tracklist below: (show tracklist)


03 March 2010: Messy Marv - Da Cookin' Channel

Finally we'll get an official solo project from Messy this year. His upcoming long play album will be called "Da Cookin' Channel" and will drop on July 7th. The cd will feature such anthems as "Luv Somebody" with Keyshia Cole, "Da D-Boy" and "Phillip Drummond". More info coming soon to BayUndaground.com. Get at Messy on his MySpace page.


03 March 2010: Messy Marv - Gigantic & All Gas No Brakes

Messy's label Scalen LLC is also into movies right now. It'll be dropping two full length DVDs this year. The first will be out on July 7th and will be called "Gigantic" with a subtitle "The Autobiography Of America's Smartest Criminal". The second one will drop later (it even has a release date - December 22nd) and will be named "All Gas No Brakes". It will be a "teeth gritting, humorous, seductive and clever" crime story starring Messy Marv. Both of the movies will have soundtracks dropping same day in a cd format. As of now we're posting covers for soundtracks. If you want to learn more about the DVDs visit Scalen website and hit MySpace page.



03 March 2010: Spark It Up Records - No Suckas

There's a new compilation available now from East Palo Alto camp - Spark It Up Records - lead by Smiley. It's called "No Suckas" and features lots of well known names out of northern Cali Latin rap scene as well as some local artists. "No Suckas Vol. 1" is now available directly through Spark It Up Records and payable to sparkitup.rec@gmail.com for 10 bucks. It is already available in selected spots and it will also hit Rasputins in a few days. Expect to hear verses by Smiley, Locs, ADR Lavey, Mars, Ed Dosia, Big Oso Loc, Zak 1, Pistol Cee, Young Azz Cuttyboy, Lefty, Chino Montana, Big Ru & more. Visit Spark It Up Records on MySpace. Tracklist: (show tracklist)


02 March 2010: Brotha Lynch Hung - Dinner And A Movie and a video

There is another video promoting the upcoming solo by Brotha Lynch Hung. Watch the embedded below clip for a solo titled "I Plotted (My Next Murder)".



We just remind you that "Dinner And A Movie" will include 22 tracks with a couple of skits. Other than that be prepared for lots of guest appearances that include G-Macc, First Degree The D.E., COS, Daz, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Tech N9ne, C-Lim and more. Look out for "Dinner And A Movie" on March 23rd. Check out the official Lynch's website and peep his MySpace profile. Tracklist: (show tracklist)


02 March 2010: Thugzy - Da Hood Boy

East Palo Alto rapper Thugzy is working on his new solo album called "Da Hood Boy" which is dropping June 22nd under Gritty Minded Recordz. It will feature some well known names as well as local artists. You'll hear San Quinn, Lil Flip, Trae, Dante Thomas, Telly Mac, Troublez, Cisko, Gritty Minded camp & Jay Dee. We wrote about this release a year ago, but it got pushed back and gained a new cover. You'll be able to pre-order your copy on April 16th on Thugzy's MySpace page.