J.I.D performs at the Fox Theater in Oakland on Jan. 29, 2023. Gavin Legaspi/STAFF. OAKLAND — It was nothing but “luv” for the Bay from Atlanta rapper J.I.D and St. Louis’ Smino at their co-headlining Luv Is 4Ever North American Tour stop at the Fox Theater on Sunday. The Zoink…

Token, courtesy. This week we feature the solemn drill of Mozzy, the growing pains of Foster, the carefree flows of The Last Artful, Dodgr, the scandalous lyrics of Kali, the payload of punches from Token and some “bounce” with Dezzy Hollow. Mozzy featuring Roddy Ricch, “Real Ones” — Mozzy is…

Attendees at Sol Blume in Sacramento on April 27, 2019. SACRAMENTO – Sol Blume’s two stages and unique festival fashion culminated with Miguel’s first Sacramento show in seven years Sunday. Entering the stage with no introduction, he began with the acoustic strums of “Criminal,” off of 2017’s War &…

Photos: Jay Demetillo OAKLAND — As soon as J. Cole reached the stage, made up like a prison break, the orange jumpsuit-clad rapper unleashed his lyrical prowess upon the sold-out crowd. Known for his storytelling and audience engagement, J. Cole didn’t disappoint on the first night of a two-night stand at Oracle Arena.…