This one is for the home team.. The name of the event isn’t an error.. it was changed due to circumstances. Flo Lab is where Hip Hop culture resides in the East Bay.. it’s organized by the NGO Hip Hop for the Future and occurs every Wednesday night at Cali’s Sport Bar on Telegraph in Berkeley.. we have an open mic where hella MC’s come through and spit, regular featured performers, and a rhyme writing contest where $300 in prize money is given out. If you’re interested in competing in the contest, please read this post.. and good luck.
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Rocking 05/09/26 @SF Pregnancy Family Village
Alright, this one for the community.. The SF Pregnancy Family Village in Bayview Hunters Point is a free, monthly, one-stop shop designed to support Black expectant parents and families, offering clinical care, community support, and wellness services. Located at the Bayview YMCA (1601 Lane St), it operates every second Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM, featuring free lunch, massages, yoga, and maternity clothes.
First show of 2026!! 01/06/2026 @61st x Adeline, Oakland CA

Alright, lemme start off the year correctly.. this one is for the community. I’m rocking with The Self Help Hunger Program, which was founded by members of the Black Panther party, and is dedicated to providing meals, clothing, housing support, legal aid, and job training to socioeconomically marginalized folks in Oakland. Shout outs to Eseibio the Automatic for reaching out.
“Ikigai” Physical Copies Now Available in Japan
“A Stroll Through Berkeley” Official Video
Here is the “A Stoll Through Berkeley” video from the upcoming “Ikigai” album.
Director: XienHow (TeamDoneSon)
Cameos by: Orukusaki, Rahman Jamaal, Señor Gigio, D-Wiz, DoDat, Monolyth and his son.
Special Thanks: The City of Berkeley
Song produced by: Cloud NI9E
Song mixed by: D-Wiz
Scratches by: Far Beats
Song mastered by: NOAH
Official Website: kenshokuma.com
Facebook: facebook.com/therealkenshokuma/
IG: @kenshokuma
“Stubborn Bastard feat. Gebo” Official Video
Alright, here is another official video from the upcoming “Ikigai” album. “Stubborn Bastard” features my homie MC Gebo, representing Neyagawa City, Osaka.
Director: Asuka 310
Cameos by: DJ Sarasa, DJ Shark, Ogi & Dope Niku
Special Thanks: Yakoo & Takatsuki Posse
Intro by: D-Wiz
Song produced by: Mister Cleen
Song mixed by: D-Wiz
Song by mastered by: NOAH
“Objection!” FREE Mixtape by D-Wiz and Kensho Kuma

D-Wiz and Kensho Kuma “object” to the current state of Hip Hop!! We are bringing quality bars over some classic (and obscure) instrumentals!! The “Objection!!” mixtape is a FREE DOWNLOAD.. get yours today!! We also did a video for our favorite verses..
Short Set @Flow Lounge 05/14/25
Yours truly will rock a short set on 05/14/25 at the Flow Lounge event at Club Cali on Telegraph Ave, Berkeley.

Every Wednesday, NGO Hip Hop for the Future throws the Flow Lounge party. The event features a Rap writing contest, where MC’s write two 16’s on a specific topic, and the winner is selected by the people. (The topic and instrumentals are chosen beforehand.) If you’re interested in participating, please write HHFTF’s page above).

This is when I won several weeks ago!! The topic for that week was educational reform.. so I had more than enough material to go in..

Shout outs to Khafre Jay, DJ Lex, Do Dat, and Frank Stickems, for providing a space where MC’s can MC!!
