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The Bay Area has boasted such pimps, players, and hustlers such as Too Short, E-40, MC Hammer, and Digital Underground. These artists have shaped the nation’s cultural landscape over the years, influencing styles and attitudes. The Bay has trademarked a more jovial and playful vibe, but is by no means less intense than New York or Los Angeles. Bubbling beneath the surface are gifted lyricists and seasoned storytellers who champion the Bay Area underground. One of the most noteworthy and well loved is Ruthless By Law, better known amongst their fans following as RBL Posse, Black “C” and Mr. Cee. Black “C” met Mr. Cee in 1991 through a mutual friend who knew Mr. Cee could rap and was trying to get put on as a solo artist. Black “C” at the time was mainly the beat maker and only rapped when the artists would not show up at the studio to lay vocals on the new tracks he’d create. Black “C” recalls first meeting his partner “ He came to my studio for the first time and we clicked right t...