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…

Doja Cat has followed a rare, strictly upward trajectory career since her debut with viral single “Mooo!” and wacky “Go To Town,” off 2018 debut Amala. On her third album, she launches herself into unexplored galaxies above, creating the world of Planet Her. She channels the vibrant energy and various…

Clockwise from top left: Cassidy King, Yumi Zouma, Claire Rosinkranz, Spillage Village (J.I.D, EarthGang, 6lack, Mereba, Jurdan Bryant, Hollywood JB and Benji), Still Woozy and Jutes. Every week, there’s a plethora of new music at our fingertips. Artists on platforms like Spotify and Bandcamp are plentiful, and the radio…