Crosscurrents

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Rapper and activist Bryce Savoy on his Oakland roots, betting on himself, and his recent project — Worldwide.

KALW | By D'Andre Ball

Published November 9, 2023 at 6:00 AM PST

My first real studio experience for myself was when I turned 11. In 2003, that was my first time actually being in the studio. And that was actually a birthday present from my uncle.

Bryce Savoy

Two thousand twenty three marks the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. For this episode of Bay Area beats, we talk with East Oakland native and Howard University alumni Bryce Savoy, who’s been making music for 20 years. Part of a Bay Area hip-hop family, Bryce has music running through his veins. He discusses his early beginnings as a rapper, and his most recent project, "Worldwide."

This story aired in the November 9, 2023 episode of Crosscurrents.