Rappers praise 'Sonoma CA' in new music video

On July 2, a few Sonoma County artists released an ode to their hometown through rhymes and beats.

The track, titled “Sonoma CA,” was masterminded by local producer and rapper Donny Buddz. Staying true to the sound of West Coast legends, he crafted a contemporary take on a G-funk instrumental.

Along with some bars from Buddz, the track features verses from rappers MCNB and Hank Anderson and a chorus from singer Nancy Rodriguez. The four of them looked to Danny Hernandez of Revel Creative to shoot and produce their music video, and in the three weeks since its publishing, the final product has gained over 8,000 views on YouTube.

The video shows the artists cruising through town, passing by landmarks like Depot Park and the Valley of the Moon apartments, and wraps up with Buddz’s verse in True Gents Barbershop. Hernandez cuts between these scenes with aerial views of downtown Sonoma and local vineyards.

Although Northern California isn’t known for it’s hip-hop scene, these artists show that Sonoma County is budding with underground talent. As Rodriguez sings, “there must be something in the wine.”