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The REAL Story Behind Mark Curry vs. Steve Harvey Feud! 😲 | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Mark Curry reflects on his 42-year comedy career, highlighting his roots in Oakland's 1980s comedy scene, his early struggles working at Pay 'n Save while performing in LA, and his unique experiences meeting Black PanthesummaryCurry began his comedy career in 1982, performing in Oakland parks and opening for rap groups at the Oakland Coliseum before gaining access to traditional white comedy clubs.takeawayCurry credits comedian Damon Wayans for helping him secure his HBO special, noting that HBO saw him opening for Wayans and offered him a special while he was still living in Oakland.takeaway

Money B | Tupac Was WILD, J-Kidd, Chris Webber & Digital Underground’s Apollo Prank

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Money B of Digital Underground shares his journey from Philadelphia to Oakland, detailing his connections with NBA stars like Jason Kidd and Chris Webber, while reflecting on the rise of the Bay Area hip-hop scene and hisummaryMoney B moved to Oakland at age three or four after his father joined the Black Panther Party, growing up with strong ties to both Philadelphia and the Bay Area, which influenced his musical perspective.takeawayCrack cocaine was strategically introduced in Oakland in the 1980s to dismantle the Black Panther Party by targeting parents and leaving children without guidance, a historical context Money B highlights as crucial to untakeaway

Growing Up In Oakland, Prison Time, Beating 3 Life Sentences, Too Short, E-40, Wack100, Only Enzo.

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Zota Roaster shares his journey from a crack-era Oakland gangster to a sober entrepreneur and hip-hop artist, detailing his prison experiences, legal battles, and evolution into a music manager.summaryZota Roaster was introduced to crack cocaine at age 13 by a man named Demetrius Leroy in San Pablo, quickly surpassing his cousin in sales before moving to Oakland.takeaway“My job is to say how about now yeah yeah hey what about today yeah yeah but I but I appreciate you OG because even when I you know you like I said you welcome me with open arms on your podcast yes sir we had a great segquote

Dr. Angela Davis & Dr. Fania Davis Speak on The Jussie Smollett Case | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Oakland is facing severe gentrification and systemic disinvestment, leading to the displacement of Black residents and a rise in homelessness, though it remains a hub for police abolition and restorative justice initiatitakeaway“Oakland witnessed the birth of the Black Panther Party... Oakland is also the home of police and prison abolition... Oakland gives leadership to the country and to the world in that respect.”quote

Sunspot Jonz: The Oakland Legend Speaks Out! 🚨 | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Sunspot Jones of Living Legends discusses the DIY ethos of the Oakland underground music scene, emphasizing community building over commercial success.summaryHe shares personal anecdotes about navigating socioeconomic divides in Oakland and his evolution from hiding his identity to embracing radical honesty in his art and business.summaryThe Oakland underground culture is defined by a DIY mentality where artists create their own platforms (festivals, magazines) because major labels and radio stations do not support non-commercial sounds.takeaway

Kamaiyah & Capolow Talk New EP 'Oakland Nights' | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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This interview features Bay Area artists Kamaiyah and Coppola discussing their collaborative EP 'Oakland Nights,' their roots in East Oakland, and the importance of community support within the hip-hop industry.summaryLocal Pride and Loss: The relocation of the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas is viewed negatively by locals as another instance of the city losing major institutions, compounding feelings of being overlooked compared to cititakeaway

Guapdad 4000 on Working With !llmind on '1176', Rick Ross, J. Cole and Dreamville | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Cultural Representation: Dab4000 highlights the importance of showcasing Filipino heritage within the Bay Area hip-hop scene, noting that Filipino culture is a staple in Oakland and that he aims to provide representationtakeaway“Oakland uh the bay area more more abroad to be specifically though is sometimes our charisma could be a bit overwhelming and people don't know how to process it... they might write it off as something that's unprofessioquote“Filipino culture is such a staple in the bay area you know it's pretty much hand in hand even in in the city of oakland... i'm trying to bring that representation to them.”quote

Luenell on The Liberation of Black Titties, Rihanna and Caroline’s on Broadway

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She reflects on her career milestones, including working on 'Coming to America 2' and honoring Hollywood legends, while sharing personal anecdotes about her daughter's dance career and her roots in Oakland.summaryShe emphasizes the importance of leaving one's hometown to achieve global success, citing her Oakland roots and early career on Soul Beat TV as foundational to her grind.takeaway“The only way to make it in oakland is to get the hell out you gotta go wow... if you wanna you know go global then you have to get out of oakland yo and you gotta go see the world you gotta experiment.”quote

Oakland’s Offset Jim Talks New Album ‘Rich Off The Pack’ | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Offset Jim discusses his upbringing in East Oakland, framing the neighborhood's challenges as a 'boot camp' that prepared him for global success.summaryEast Oakland is described as a 'land of opportunity' and a 'boot camp' that creates resilience, with a diverse population (Blacks, Asians, Cambodians, Mexicans) that teaches individuals to navigate various social dynamictakeaway“Oakland got the stigma to it in many cases people see oakland a certain way but i i saw it as a land of opportunity you know it was like a boot camp that that groomed us for whatever the world had to offer”quote

MacArthur Maze Takes Over Sway In The Morning Fire Friday Cyphers & Their Album "Blvck Saturday"

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MacArthur Ma is named after the MacArthur Maze freeway in Oakland, representing a collective that embodies the entire Bay Area (Oakland, Richmond, SF) rather than just one neighborhood.takeawayThe album 'Black Saturday' references a legendary, traveling underground party scene in Oakland where 'Little John on the East Side Boys' signaled the end of the night, serving as a cultural touchstone for the group's idtakeaway“Black Saturday was a party that was uh started in Oakland California... every single party would end with little John on the east side boys... you knew that was the end of the party how does that tie into the name of thquote

Before Yo! MTV Raps: The Real History of Soulbeat & Chuck Johnson | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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He also details the establishment of Tupac Day in Oakland, a day of service and concert celebrating Tupac Shakur's legacy and promoting community health initiatives.summarySoulbeat, created by Chuck Johnson in Oakland in 1978, was a pioneering hip-hop video show that predated and influenced Ralph McDaniels' Video Music Box and subsequently MTV's Yo MTV Raps.takeawayTupac Day in Oakland serves a dual purpose: celebrating the artist's birthday (June 16th) through a benefit concert and providing essential health services like blood pressure and diabetes screenings to address health ditakeaway

Baltimore Ravens Cornerback Marcus Peters Represents for Oakland on Sway In The Morning

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NFL cornerback Marcus Peters discusses his emotional connection to his legacy, the influence of his father Michael Peters, and his journey overcoming adversity in Oakland.summaryHis father, Michael Peters, played a crucial role in keeping him and other young men off the streets by taking them on travel trips to colleges and exposing them to opportunities outside Oakland.takeaway“Ain't nobody gonna do it for me in oakland for real man cause i ain't... it's too easy to be a killer too easy to be a drug dealer.”quote

Mistah F.A.B. Talks New Album ‘Black Designer’, Dope Era Clothing, Dope Era Academy + Thug Therapy

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He outlines concrete initiatives including the Dope Era Academy for financial literacy, a nightclub in Oakland, and a free 'Thug Therapy' program for young men.summaryThe conversation emphasizes the importance of political engagement, citing his plan to run for Oakland mayor and supporting local candidates like Do It All Kelly.summaryPolitical Power: Influencers must leverage their fanbases to become voters and run for office; E-40 plans to run for Oakland mayor around age 45 (2027) to change laws from within.takeaway

Guap Talks Name Change, Exclusive with Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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The conversation highlights his role in expanding the artistic boundaries of the Oakland Bay Area scene through collaborations with major artists and his successful transition into acting.summaryExpanding Regional Boundaries: Sway Calloway highlights Guap's impact on the Oakland music scene by noting how Guap has expanded expectations for artists from the Bay Area, collaborating with global stars like Wiz Khaliftakeaway“You expanded the boundaries of expectation of who and what the artist should sound like out of Oakland which really excited me.”quote