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Three Year Anniversary of the Death of Andre Hicks

It was only three years ago yesterday when the tragic death of Andre Hicks AKA Mac Dre happened. He was murdered after performing a show in Kansas City. One month earlier, I saw him perform in the Tenderloin. There were only about forty people there, most of them on stage rapping. Andre took the mic around 2:00 in the morning, promptly after last call. I watched him perform Get Stupid and a couple of other tracks and when the show was over I approached him and slapped him a high five. It was just less than one month later that he was taken from us, catapulting his career into a posthumous golden age. He continues to shine as an icon of rap music and his talent is a positive influence to all independent bay area musicians. If only he were still here with us, composing music for us all.

Looks Like Heaven

Looks Like Heaven

Ahh, a slightly overcast day at the Palace of Fine Arts...thank goodness for overcast days, they really add a dramatic effect to HDR photography. Enjoy.