Episodios

  • JUST BANG - Artist out of Oakland, CA
    Dec 1 2022

    Just Bang is from Oakland, CA and he mentions how he grew up in a single parent household with his mom and 3 other siblings. He talks about how he dropped out of school his sophomore year due to the fact he was looking up to certain role models in his neighborhood. Just Bang mentions how he witnessed his best friend get killed when he was only 13 years old. He talks about having anxiety and PTSD due to how he grew up in the streets and getting shot multiple times. Just Bang grew up in a notorious section in Oakland, CA called "Murder Dubs". Just Bang also grew up with other well knows rappers by the names of All Black, 22nd Jim and other childhood friends. He says he still has family that lives in Oakland and whenever he goes back to visit it helps bring him back to real life and feel grounded. Just Bang can be found on all music platforms under the name "Just Bang" and on social media under "Just Bang FOD"

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    42 m
  • Salah Babyy - Artist out of Chico, CA
    Dec 1 2022

    Salah Babyy explains how he was born in Alameda, CA but grew up in Chico, CA. Throughout his teenage years he was back and fourth from Chico to the Bay Area. He mentions how he was raised by his mom & three sisters. His dad was there occasionally. Salah Babyy's mom is mexican & his dad is Arabian. He leaned more to his mexican roots due to the fact he lived with his mom and people in his neighborhood were mexican as well. During the interview Salah Babyy talks about what this new generation is missing. He mentions how alot of this generation lacks respect for many reasons. Salah Babyy mentions that if he could go back into time he would tell himself to value his life more because it could be worse. Alot of young teens get wrapped up in the moment and think that what there going through is the end of the world but in reality they are going to be ok.Salah Babyy is a really laid back & a humble person. You can find him on all music platforms under "Salah Babyy"


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  • A-Wax - Artist out of Pittsburg, CA
    Dec 1 2022

     A-Wax talks about growing up in Pittsburg, CA and how he did alot of moving with his siblings and mom. He explains how they moved alot from state to state and school to school do to the fact his mother was afraid of his father and had to always be on the move because his father was looking to harm her. He mentions how he holds no resentment towards his father because his mom and dad were young and trying to figure out life with kids. A-Wax also explains how he caught a case at the age of 16 and got tried as an adult. He says that when he went to prison, he was forced to grow up fast and learn that there was no room for error. Being surrounded by other grown men and some killers, he was forced to carry himself like a man and learn to demand respect the same way he gave it to others. A-Wax is big on encouraging his younger homies from his neighborhood to follow the vision and try to help them find a hobby there talented in and pursue it. A-Wax mentions how there's always another way to do things and a positive route to take but it doesn't just happen, you have to take baby steps in the right direction in order to make that transition. A-Wax can be found on all music platforms under the name "A-Wax"

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    39 m
  • Hitta Slim - Artist out of Richmond, CA
    Nov 30 2022

     Hitta Slim explains how he grew up between Richmond & Oakland, CA. Hitta Slim went to Junior High in Oakland but graduated from high school in Richmond. Also, he explains the way people move in Oakland is fast paste and its big enough to not know somebody. Compared to Richmond where it's a smaller town and a lot of people know each other and likely to have mutual friends. Hitta Slim grew up in a single parent home and had a sister who bounced back and fourth from his grandma's house & Dads house on the Eastcoast. As Hitta Slim was growing up and he got involved with the streets he always knew his limitations to how far he was going to take things. He believed in being a leader not a follower and never letting peer pressure get to him. He mentions that alot of his limitations has to do with respecting his mom and not stressing her out because it was already hard enough being a single parent. Hitta Slim has always been an entrepreneur and work many jobs. He mentions that working 9 to 5's was more of a stepping stone and a way to help invest to his dreams. Hitta Slim talks about his relationship with Bay Area Legend, The Jacka. After The Jacka passed away he lost motivation with music and decided to take a step back from it and he started DJing. He mentions how he learned a different appreciation for music after learning how to DJ and everything that comes with it. When he decided to come back to making music he wanted a new identity and went with the name "Hitta Slim". Hitta Slim drops alot of gems in this interview for the artist who are watching and pursuing the music business. He was signed to AWOL records & Sick Wid'it Records owned by Bay Area Legend E-40. Hitta Slim has a long list of working with well known artist out of the Bay Area such as, The Jacka, E-40, Husalah, Iamsu, C-bo etc. Hitta Slim can be found on social media under the name "HittaSlim1" & all music platforms under "Hitta Slim"

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    38 m
  • Devon the Chief - Artist out of Manteca, CA
    Sep 2 2022

     Devon was born in Hayward, CA and lived there for a couple of years before moving to Manteca, CA. Devons dad was a hard worker and had a vison to move his family out of Hayward and raise his children in Manteca. Devon talks about Manteca not having much to do but there are certain pockets in the city that are rougher than other areas. Although Manteca is one of the smaller cities in the Valley, it also comes with envy from one another. Devon expresses how since Manteca is small, there are people who dont want to see you make it out. Devon also mentions that he has a twin brother and that they are similar but also very different from each other. although Devon had both parents and comes from a good family that's supportive, he likes to go through his own experiences and learn life as he goes. Dovon explains how he realized he wanted to start rapping after watching a T.V show back in high school. High school was actually when he started taking the music serious because one of his friends by the name of "Gibby" told him to start taking his talent serious. Devon mentions how he found success in the music but once he came around the behind the scenes with other artist he once looked up to, he realized there was a lot of phony things going on. Now of days he just enjoys doing it because it's his way of expressing himself. Devon can be found on social media and music platforms under the name, "Devon the Chief."


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  • Allybo - Artist out of South Hayward, CA
    Sep 2 2022

    Allybo is from South Hayward, CA aka The heart of the bay. He bounced around different sections throughout the Bay Area such as, San Francisco, West Oakland and all over Hayward. Life was rough growing up for Allybo. He expressed how there was always alot of people living in the homes he lived in. His Dad & Mom was both incarcerated for a period of time. His stepmom's house was always getting rated by the police and he mentions that the task already knew him before he even jumped off the porch into them streets. In 2015 Allybo's life would forever change because his youngest brother was murdered, and it is something that won't ever sit right with him. He also lost a cousin that was more like his brother he said. Situations like that you can never bounce back from, you just learn to deal with them as time goes on. Allybo has 8 kids and one of them being Lil Allybo. He is well known just like his dad. He also has put out music and is talented behind the microphone. Unfortunately, he is incarcerated at the moment but hopefully will be out sonner than later. That leaves 7 kids that allybo has to cook for. Allybo mentions how if there can be one thing that is said about him as a father, it would be that dad cooked for them. Allybo is known for whipping up 5 star dishes and posting them on social media.
    Allbo can be found on social media & all music platforms under "Allybo".


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    32 m
  • Devien - Artist out of Westside San Jose, CA
    Aug 5 2022

     Devien grew up on the Westside of San Jose with his lil brother in a single parent home. He explains how other family stepped up since his father wasn't around. His aunts and grandma were always there for him. His grandma was his go to and was the reason he became a Laker fan. They used to stay up watching the Lakers play when he was a kid. Now that Devien is a father himself, he really understands how big the father role is when it comes to a kid's life. Devien mentions how no matter what it is that he goes through in life, there's always going to be better days and grass greener on the other side.
    Devien can be found on social media under "Devien408" and on music platforms under "Devien"

     https://www.instagram.com/devien408/?hl=en

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    32 m
  • J Stew - Artist out of Stockton, CA
    Aug 5 2022

     J Stew  broke down how he was always around older people while growing up in Stockton, CA so he grew up faster than most kids his age. He always was soaking up game from all the older guys so he always carried himself very mature. J Stew mentions how he and his siblings went to a foster home and were separated from each other because his parents went to jail and were dealing with life struggles. J Stew was separated from his two sisters and went on to bouncing around from foster homes and group homes while his sisters got adopted by a family eventually. He mentions how at the age of 21 years old he met his biological father and was able to ask certain questions he always had in the back of his mind. J Stew also mentions how with everything he's been through he's big on standing on your word and principles. J Stew can be found on all music platforms under the name "J Stew" and on social media under "Jstew_livewire"



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