It's definitely better than it was this time two years ago. E-A-Ski dropped that bangin mixtape last year which was the best shit from the Bay since Hemp Museum. Federation was disappointing but it's not nearly as bad as the bullshit that was coming out of the bay 2000-2002. Thug Lordz was decent, Yukmouth was decent, Frontline was decent, Spice 1 and Bad Boy's album was decent, JT The Bigga Figga's Game album will probably be better than Dre's...cool mix of new talent working with the old.
Ski seems to understand the importance of listening to your fanbase - and expanding your marketability. If more Bay artists would follow suit, instead of just labeling everyone a hater who doesn't like their half assed Korg Triton production with "I be pimpin and carryin a strap" lyrics - I see nothing but good coming soon. Hopefully I won't be disappointed.