MACC Entertainment & GVO Entertainment Presents
THE NIGHT SHOW
Starring
KAMAIYAH
G-SWAZY
VINIA
Sound By:
DJ TEO
DJ WESTCOAST
Doors Open @ 7pm
Kamaiyah: Bay Area's Nostalgic Trailblazer
Resurrecting the golden era of ‘90s West Coast hip-hop with her own modern twist, Kamaiyah stands as a beacon of authenticity in today’s rap scene. Hailing from Oakland, California, and raised in Sacramento, she blends the smooth, party-infused vibes of Missy Elliott and TLC with the raw lyrical grit of Bay Area legends like The Conscious Daughters. With an effortless confidence and an undeniable knack for crafting anthems, Kamaiyah has carved her lane—equal parts street-savvy and celebratory, embodying both resilience and joy.
Her breakout moment came in 2015 with the infectious regional hit "How Does It Feel," a track that set the internet ablaze and earned her widespread recognition. Just a year later, she solidified her place in the rap game with her critically acclaimed debut mixtape, A Good Night in the Ghetto—a project bursting with retro synths, deep basslines, and Kamaiyah’s signature laid-back, yet hard-hitting flow. The industry took notice, and soon she was trading bars with YG and Drake, proving she could hold her own alongside hip-hop heavyweights.
Launching her own label GRND.WRK and delivering a string of independent releases. 2017’s Before I Wake and 2020’s Got It Made showcased her sharpened pen and unbreakable spirit, while her collaborative Oakland Nights EP with Capolow paid homage to the city that shaped her.
With 2022’s Divine Timing, Kamaiyah continued her reign, enlisting the likes of Sada Baby and Cash Kidd for a bass-heavy, no-nonsense collection of bangers. Unapologetic, self-made, and forever loyal to her Bay Area roots, she remains a force to be reckoned with—rewriting the rules and proving that real artistry thrives outside the mainstream machine.
Kamaiyah isn’t just a rapper; she’s a movement. A pioneer of feel-good, yet fiercely independent hip-hop, repping the West Coast with every beat drop. And with each new release, she reminds the world that she’s got it made—on her own terms.