In fact, it may have been one of the best years in recent memory-not just for Bay Area-based rap artists, but for the rap genre from coast to coast.
There are more names to be heard and appreciated, and certainly, many have been overlooked. But for now, at this moment, here are my 10 favorite Bay Area hip-hop albums from 2024.
LaRussell built The Pergola, a stage in his backyard where artists like Snoop Dogg and Juvenile perform, earning national acclaim including an NPR Tiny Desk appearance.
I've been a fan of the Vallejo-certified star since 2021, when I first saw him perform live as an opening act for Grand Nationxl at Oakland's intimate venue.
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