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Ant Banks Preps “Anthology Of Ant Banks” Book & Soundtrack, Talks Social Media, Working On New Too Short Project; MC Eiht Discusses Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Fatherhood + More With No Vultures Podcast

February 28, 2023 By Chad Kiser

Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast dropped the last installment of the interview series with Ant Banks and MC Eiht, where they discuss Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, fatherhood, and their thoughts on social media, Ant Banks reveals the upcoming Anthology of Ant Banks book and soundtrack, an upcoming Too Short project, and more. In previous episodes, Ant Banks detailed the … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Preps “Anthology Of Ant Banks” Book & Soundtrack, Talks Social Media, Working On New Too Short Project; MC Eiht Discusses Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Fatherhood + More With No Vultures Podcast

Ant Banks Details Luniz / Bad N-Fluenz Battle, The Dangerous Crew’s Atlanta Move; MC Eiht Discusses DJ Quik Beef, “Def Wish” & “Dollaz & Sense” + More With No Vultures Podcast

February 22, 2023 By Chad Kiser

Ant Banks and MC Eiht, two legendary west coast pioneers sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of last month's Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California. In this episode, Ant Banks details the now-legendary freestyle battle held between Yukmouth & Numskull of the Luniz and Rappin' Ron & Ant … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Details Luniz / Bad N-Fluenz Battle, The Dangerous Crew’s Atlanta Move; MC Eiht Discusses DJ Quik Beef, “Def Wish” & “Dollaz & Sense” + More With No Vultures Podcast

MC Eiht Talks GTA & Kendrick Lamar; Ant Banks Reflects On Too Short Turning Down O-Dog Role, + More On Pt. 3 Of No Vultures Podcast

February 14, 2023 By Chad Kiser

Multi-platinum producer and “Oaktown Funk” originator Ant Banks, along with the pioneering and legendary Compton’s Most Wanted frontman MC Eiht, recently sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California, to talk about a myriad of topics. During part 3 of the … [Read more...] about MC Eiht Talks GTA & Kendrick Lamar; Ant Banks Reflects On Too Short Turning Down O-Dog Role, + More On Pt. 3 Of No Vultures Podcast

Ant Banks Talks Pooh-Man, Making “Fuckin Wit’ Dank”, Connecting With Too Short & Jive Records; MC Eiht Discusses Menace II Society Impact + More On Pt. 2 Of No Vultures Podcast

February 8, 2023 By Chad Kiser

Multi-platinum producer and and “Oaktown Funk” originator Ant Banks, along with the pioneering and legendary Compton's Most Wanted frontman MC Eiht, recently sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California, to talk about a … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Talks Pooh-Man, Making “Fuckin Wit’ Dank”, Connecting With Too Short & Jive Records; MC Eiht Discusses Menace II Society Impact + More On Pt. 2 Of No Vultures Podcast

MC Eiht & Ant Banks Discuss Compton Gang Banging, Early Oakland, MC Ant, Compton’s Most Wanted, “Duck Sick” + More On No Vultures Podcast

February 6, 2023 By Chad Kiser

Ant Banks and MC Eiht, two legendary, pioneering west coast heavyweights, recently sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California, to talk about Compton gang banging, early Oakland, the late MC Ant, the legendary Compton's Most Wanted & making the classic … [Read more...] about MC Eiht & Ant Banks Discuss Compton Gang Banging, Early Oakland, MC Ant, Compton’s Most Wanted, “Duck Sick” + More On No Vultures Podcast

‘That’s My Word’ Documents Bay Area’s Hip-Hop History & Influence

February 3, 2023 By Chad Kiser

That's My Word, an evolving, year-long editorial documenting and exploring the Bay Area's history and influence with hip-hop during hip-hop’s 50th anniversary year, is being spearheaded by members of KQED’s Arts & Culture editorial team. While northern California's rich and illustrious history in hip-hop is often an underappreciated legacy, the vast contributions from … [Read more...] about ‘That’s My Word’ Documents Bay Area’s Hip-Hop History & Influence

Too Short Says His Music Production & Mixing Was Better With Ant Banks, Declares “Ain’t No Bass Like Ant Banks Bass”

January 25, 2023 By Chad Kiser

This past Saturday (January 21), Oakland, California’s legendary, multi-platinum producer and “Oaktown Funk” originator the "Big Badass" Ant Banks had his illustrious and prolific career celebrated during the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society event hosted by Lord Rab and featuring MC Eiht of Compton’s Most Wanted, … [Read more...] about Too Short Says His Music Production & Mixing Was Better With Ant Banks, Declares “Ain’t No Bass Like Ant Banks Bass”

Ant Banks Celebrated During Soul Beat TV Event Featuring Too Short, Pooh-Man, MC Eiht + More

January 22, 2023 By Chad Kiser

On Saturday (January 21), Oakland, California’s legendary, multi-platinum producing pioneer and “Oaktown Funk” originator Ant Banks had his illustrious and prolific career celebrated during the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society event hosted by Lord Rab and featuring MC Eiht of Compton's Most Wanted. Taking place at The New Parish in Oakland, the show … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Celebrated During Soul Beat TV Event Featuring Too Short, Pooh-Man, MC Eiht + More

Snoop Dogg Gives Shout Out To Ant Banks Ahead Of Soul Beat Concert Series Tribute Show

January 11, 2023 By Chad Kiser

Snoop Dogg gave a shout-out to Oakland's legendary producing pioneer and “Oaktown Funk” originator Ant Banks, just ahead of the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society featuring MC Eiht of Compton's Most Wanted. Ant Banks and Snoop Dogg have collaborated a few times over the years including on the Doggfather's fourth studio album No Limit Top Dogg on the … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Gives Shout Out To Ant Banks Ahead Of Soul Beat Concert Series Tribute Show

Spice 1 Talks Being Cut From “Fame” With 2Pac, Working With Ant Banks, Ice-T, New Album With MC Eiht + More On I Only Touch Greatness Podcast

January 9, 2023 By Chad Kiser

West coast rap legend Spice 1 recently sat down with the podcast in Vancouver, Canada called I Only Touch Greatness. During the episode Spice 1 talks about growing up in the Bay Area and the early influences on his life, his first time meeting 2pac, and what went into making the “Street General” song. Podcast host B-Styles tells stories about when he met Spice 1, and brought … [Read more...] about Spice 1 Talks Being Cut From “Fame” With 2Pac, Working With Ant Banks, Ice-T, New Album With MC Eiht + More On I Only Touch Greatness Podcast

Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society Featuring MC Eiht, With Special Tribute To Legendary Producer Ant Banks

January 3, 2023 By Chad Kiser

On Saturday, January 21st at The New Parish music venue in downtown Oakland, California, the legendary Compton's Most Wanted frontman MC Eiht will be headlining the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society. MC Eiht, with Compton's Most Wanted, released 5 group albums including 1990's It's A Compton Thang and Music to Driveby in 1992. The Hub City OG … [Read more...] about Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society Featuring MC Eiht, With Special Tribute To Legendary Producer Ant Banks

Jonathan Abrams Releases “The Come Up: An Oral History Of The Rise Of Hip-Hop” With Ice Cube, DMC, Kurtis Blow, Ice-T, Sir Jinx, Ant Banks, Colin Wolfe, Grandmaster Caz, Bud’da, Fredwreck + More

October 18, 2022 By Chad Kiser

With his new book, THE COME UP: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop, New York Times staff writer and bestselling author Jonathan Abrams offers the definitive account of hip-hop’s ascendancy. In more than 300 interviews conducted over three years, Abrams worked tirelessly to capture the stories of the DJs, MCs, … [Read more...] about Jonathan Abrams Releases “The Come Up: An Oral History Of The Rise Of Hip-Hop” With Ice Cube, DMC, Kurtis Blow, Ice-T, Sir Jinx, Ant Banks, Colin Wolfe, Grandmaster Caz, Bud’da, Fredwreck + More

Kokane Announces Upcoming Album “Da Funk’n Adventures Of Dr. Kokanstine” Featuring Production From Ant Banks, Cold 187um, Cutty Dre + More

October 10, 2022 By Chad Kiser

Known for being the most featured collaborative recording artist in the world and the son of Motown legend Jerry Buddy Long, Sr., west coast gangsta crooner Kokane has worked with multi-platinum music artists including N.W.A, P-Funk pioneer George Clinton, Dr. Dre, Bootsy Collins, Ice Cube, Too Short, and Snoop Dogg to name a few. As … [Read more...] about Kokane Announces Upcoming Album “Da Funk’n Adventures Of Dr. Kokanstine” Featuring Production From Ant Banks, Cold 187um, Cutty Dre + More

Classic Collaborations: E-40 & Too Short – “Rapper’s Ball” Featuring K-Ci of Jodeci (Prod. Ant Banks)

August 8, 2022 By Chad Kiser

In 1996, two bay area legends and pioneers came together in the aftermath of what could have been a serious beef between them. The story has been told a million times about how Too Short and E-40 almost became enemies after a misunderstanding, but the two music veterans were able to squash it before it ever escalated. In light of that would-be incident, the two came … [Read more...] about Classic Collaborations: E-40 & Too Short – “Rapper’s Ball” Featuring K-Ci of Jodeci (Prod. Ant Banks)

Studio Sessions: Producer CMT Previews New G-Stack Song “I’m So Crazy”

May 30, 2022 By Chad Kiser

Legendary multi-platinum west coast producer CMT played some new music for Chad Kiser of West Coast Styles during a recent studio session that also included another west coast legend, Ant Banks. Over the course of his illustrious career CMT has produced music for Ice-T, Spice-1, the Luniz, E-A-Ski, WC, Nate Dogg, Das Efx, Jayo Felony and others. During the session, CMT … [Read more...] about Studio Sessions: Producer CMT Previews New G-Stack Song “I’m So Crazy”

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  6. 6. Pussy Beater (Prod. Erotic D) Erotic-D 3:39
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  8. 8. All Mine (Unreleased) Truth Hurts ft. Safia Flowers 3:42
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  10. 10. Comes and Goes (Prod. Erotic D) Erotic-D ft. Sean "Barney Rubble" Thomas 2:40
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