Editors' Review: Every new hyphy album seems to slightly redefine the sound, and this S.F. vet's newest offers another slight tack. The core anesthetic beat is here, but it's punchier, with a better sense of how to we... more »

Editors' Review: Cool, dry beats and neo-pyschedelic flows characterize this Berkeley group's contribution to the burgeoning hyphy movement. Less raucous than Dem Hoodstarz but perfectly willing to sin, the Cataracs p... more »

From the artist: One of the first groups in the Yay area to be apart of the hyphy movement which is sweeping the nation, The Western Conference name is growing quickly in the Bay Area, already selling independently ... more »

Editors' Review: Piercing keyboards, heavy beats, and the lyrics-forward sounds of hyphy make an ideal template for this central California veteran. Mayor's extra-synthy version of the budding East Bay style kicks up ... more »

Editors' Review: With its plodding rhythm and synthed-up tones, the hyphy beat oozes cool confidence. While some East Bay-ers (notably Too $hort) are finding it the perfect complement to tales of conquest, this pair r... more »

Editors' Review: Just when you thought you were up on all the latest hip-hop strains--you dug Crunk and Screw; you read that Times article on Krumpin'--along comes Hyphy. Yoking East Bay hip-hop's trademark chatty, sa... more »