Berkeley rapper Clyde Shankle: Support systems are more important than ever during pandemic
The South Berkeley rapper talks about the local music scene, his influences and what he’s working on next. The Shankles l to r: Lucky, Billy Bob, Roux, Clyde Shankle (center), Steve and Franko$. Photo: Jaimes Rodriguez
When it comes to the Bay Area rap, Oakland reigns supreme. From Too $hort to AllBlack, the footprint The Town has left on local and national rap history is undeniable. However, over the years, artists from smaller cities, like Vallejo and Richmond, have contributed to the genre and pushed the Bay Area rap narrative forward.