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Alan Chazaro

Warpseed Drums & Arm Cannons: A Critical Look at the Metroid Soundtracks
A breakdown of the acclaimed Nintendo series’ music contributions, from its video game soundtrack origins to its Baby Keem-influencing hype.
 • Alan Chazaro
Deep East Oakland Theater: An Interview with Michael Sneed
Rising Bay Area rapper Michael Sneed fuses hyphy with finger-snapping jazz to put on for the neglected parts of his city.
 • Alan Chazaro
“I Never Want to Sound Like I’m Not from the Bay”: An Interview With P-Lo
Alan Chazaro speaks to the Bay Area rapper about forming an organic connection with Steph Curry, paying homage to his hometown through his new album For…
 • Alan Chazaro
2025 Isn’t 1999: The Return of Joey Bada$$
The once-vaunted Brooklyn prodigy is demanding his respect, and the internet is confused.
 • Alan Chazaro
Mr. Swerve On: LiAngelo Ball, "Tweaker," and the Joys of Nostalgia
Alan Chazaro dives into the viral phenomenon of G3's vintage Louisiana-sounding hit, establishing the Ball Family multi-media empire.
 • Alan Chazaro
Mm...Food: A Conversation With The michelinman, Blvck Svm
Alan Chazaro speaks to the Chicago-based emcee about the culinary inspirations behind his new album michelinman, eating black currant sorbet in…
 • Alan Chazaro
Long live Jordan Poole, the forgotten Splash Brother
Bay Area fans still haven’t made peace with the streaky, once-beloved guard’s sudden exit.
 • Alan Chazaro
Mexico City’s Next Generation of Ballers Has Arrived
An on-the-ground look at the Aztec capital’s booming basketball culture from Alan Chazaro.
 • Alan Chazaro
Hyphy Meditation: An Interview With Oakland’s Seiji Oda
Alan Chazaro speaks to the Oakland-bred rapper about being influenced by Lil B's silliness, the importance of Gigging and Tai-chi, embracing his…
 • Alan Chazaro
In Honor Of the Bay Area’s Seafaring Splash Brother, Klay Thompson
With his recent departure to the Dallas Mavericks after a historic career with the Golden State Warriors, Alan Chazaro argues that he's in the…
 • Alan Chazaro
Once Upon a Time in Australia, and Wu-Tang Clan’s Bid for World Domination
On the thrill of the unknown, Tasmania’s unlikely bid for coolness, and loving what you know but can't have.
 • Alan Chazaro
A Tribe Called Ja Morant
Alan Chazaro delivers a look back at the Memphis marauder’s rookie season in the form of a highlight mixtape.
 • Alan Chazaro
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