Tech N9ne with E-40 and Fresno Smokeout

Vallejo-born rapper Baby Bash blends Latin rap and smooth funk, known for hits like "Suga Suga" and "Cyclone." Collaborated with Frankie J, T-Pain, and Santana.

Paul Wall, a Texas hip-hop icon from Houston, is known for his affable, boastful rhymes and syrupy beats. Rising through the Swishahouse label, he gained fame with Mike Jones' "Still Tippin'" and solo hit "The Peoples Champ," which topped the Billboard 200. Wall's collaboration on Nelly's "Grillz" earned a Grammy nomination and bolstered his custom mouthpiece business. He continues to release music independently, collaborating with artists like Chamillionaire and Termanology, while maintaining a prolific presence in the hip-hop scene.

Midwest rapper Tech N9ne, based in Kansas City, MO, leads Strange Music since 2000, with four platinum singles, collaborations with stars like Eminem and Tupac, and the hit "Face Off" featuring Dwayne Johnson. He holds the record for “most Top 10 albums on the Billboard Rap Chart."

Bay Area rapper E-40, born in Vallejo, known for inventive slang, achieved national fame with "In a Major Way" (1995) and hits like "Tell Me When to Go." He has collaborated with 2Pac, Lil Jon, T-Pain, and Mount Westmore (with Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, Ice Cube). His entrepreneurial spirit revitalized the hyphy scene, with albums frequently hitting the top charts and reaching gold status.