Berkeley’s best-kept secret can no longer be contained. Saucy Ness is a Bay Area rapper who represents the best of the city with his unique cadence and distinct vocal delivery. With family from both Oakland and Louisiana, he has an ear for a rhythmic bassline and crisp trap-flavored percussion. All of these elements in his instrumentals compliment his rapid-fire flow and smoothly spoken lyrics. His verses ooze a level of originality with a West Coast vibe that can only be created by a hometown hero. Saucy Ness saw the culmination of his efforts take full effect with his debut project, “Twenty Sixteen,” showcasing the best of his abilities over seven heart-stopping tracks. His infectious stage presence opened up doors for him as he performed alongside Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, and Bay Area icon E40. With his sophomore effort on the horizon for the coming year, the legend of Saucy Ness is just getting started.