BIO

GINA MADRID

Mexican Bay Area rapper

Gina Madrid, formerly known as Raw-G, is a Mexican rapper, activist, and core member of the renowned group Audiopharmacy. Based in Oakland, she is known for her politically charged, multilingual lyrics and powerful stage presence, making her a key figure in the Bay Area music scene.

Gina has shared stages with iconic artists such as KRS-One, Rakim, Ghostface Killah, Ana Tijoux,Natalia Lafourcade, Fantastic Negrito, Macklemore, and collaborated with legends like DJ Shadow, Gift of Gab, and Michael Marshall. Her performances have lit up festivals like SF Carnaval, SF Pride, Life is Living, Afro Latinx Festival, andTrinity International Hip Hop Festival.

A passionate advocate for social justice, Gina’s activism is central to both her music and community work. She has been featured in Latina Magazine, East Bay Express, SF Sonic, and NBC Universal’s The Curve Report, using her platform to inspire change and empowerment.
“Activist-rapper Gina Madrid matters in both the music and social justice communities — but her journey to Oakland wasn’t easy.” - East Bay Express

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