The City of Oakland was on tilt yesterday with two major music festivals.. The first was OMF.. Oakland Music Festival which had more than 30 acts did not disappoint. From Anderson Paak to Afrolicious to Caleborate to Los Rakas to J Boogie Dubtronics to name a few, each one after the next was hittin’ and not quittin’. The vibe was nice… The people mad cool…The energy was infectious.
For those unfamiliar here’s what oakland native Alfonso Dominquez who founded OMF noted about the Festival;
Oakland’s story has remained largely untold, with the city’s rich culture of music and arts historically being overshadowed by the negative perceptions associated with “The Town”. However, with the rising national attention being directed towards Oakland, there has never been a better time to highlight the people that make the City such an exciting and world-class destination. The Oakland Music Festival (OMF) is an effort to support this endeavor. Honoring Oakland’s diverse history, while promoting its culture of innovation and continued evolution, the Festival seeks to provide not only a stage, but a tangible economic and social impact to help drive and sustain this positive momentum.
Launched in 2013 as a celebration of all things Oakland, OMF is an independent showcase featuring local and international musical talent as well as local eateries, breweries and small craft distillers. Founded by a group of friends and Oakland locals, the Festival aims to foster and support both the local music, art community and the diverse food & spirit craftsmen that collectively give Oakland its distinct flavor.
Like I said it was too much to take in.. There were two main stages outside and two stages inside… It’s something to look forward to next year..Below are some of the photos I was able to take while there before heading off to Oakland other big music festival called Bay Area Vibez where they had Stephan and Damian Marley to name a few. enjoy
written by Davey D
Oakland Music Festival was dope… Way too many acts to catch, but the ones I did certainly made it worth my while to be there… Really enjoyed the hype show put on by Duckwrth
Always a pleasure running emcee Madlines… Originally from Seattle she now lives in Tha Town, where she spits dope rhymes and works with folks locked inside Juvenile Hall..
From the Honor Roll.. One of the Bay Area’s best producers.. Trackademics
DJ Abeldee and Anya stuntin’ at OMF
DJ Anya.. is a bgirl fo’ life..She’s a wicked deejay and as you can see her spraycan game is tight..
Singer/ song writer Marc E Bassey let loose.. He’s worked with everyone from Wiz Kalifa to Iamsu
Marc had the crowd on lock
Always a pleasure running into Nina Mirage pictured left… she will have to tag her friend whose name I sadly forgot..
Local 1200 in the building.. DJ Willie Mayz
The art and live paintings was in full effect during OMF.. I wasn’t mad at it..
What would the Bay be without smoke…Noodles was on the tables giving new meaning to the word hyphy…
This woman was not playing around, she was dropping slap after slap after slap..
The look brothers from Tha Town have when injustice is present or the Raiders lose…
The look brothers have when the Raiders win, Tha Town is poppin’ and justice is about to be served.. shout out to Calvin and Kijani
This is the look brothers have when they see Oakland being gentrified…
This is the look brothers have when gentrifiers bypass Oakland and head off to Walnut Creek or Kensington..
Was good choppin it up with DJ Twelvz as he returns to good health… This man represents Oakland
Oakland has along history of street dance going back to the 1960s.. Turf is the latest manifestation
Don’t let the shades and smooth taste fool ya.. Aima tha Dreamer is an emcee known to take fools lunch money if they test her..
Aima the Dreamer and Emily Butterfly
OMF would not be complete without DJ Dsharp working the tables.. he’s the Golden State Warriors Official DJ.. The brother is nice on the decks..
DJ teeko in the building.. This kid has mad skillz on the turntables
4 the hard way plus Platurn who we accidently cut off.. Some of the Bay Area’s finest when it comes to rocking the tables..
Anderson Paak was the serious Truth at OMF
Tajai from the Mighty Hiero Crew
Caleborate with Funk Guru, Prof Rickey Vincent aka the Uhuru Maggot
One of the newest artists poppin’ up in the Bay Area is Caleborate.. He’s picture in the green along with his team
Oakland Music Festival was Bangin’ Here are some photos I took
The City of Oakland was on tilt yesterday with two major music festivals.. The first was OMF.. Oakland Music Festival which had more than 30 acts did not disappoint. From Anderson Paak to Afrolicious to Caleborate to Los Rakas to J Boogie Dubtronics to name a few, each one after the next was hittin’ and not quittin’. The vibe was nice… The people mad cool…The energy was infectious.
For those unfamiliar here’s what oakland native Alfonso Dominquez who founded OMF noted about the Festival;
Like I said it was too much to take in.. There were two main stages outside and two stages inside… It’s something to look forward to next year..Below are some of the photos I was able to take while there before heading off to Oakland other big music festival called Bay Area Vibez where they had Stephan and Damian Marley to name a few. enjoy
written by Davey D