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In this episode of Westside Radio, Julio G sits down with legendary DJ and producer Tony A. the Wizard – a pivotal figure in the early days of L.A. Hip Hop and one of the masterminds behind the Roadium Mixtapes.

We dive deep into Tony A.’s journey as a Latino DJ breaking into the West Coast scene, meeting a young Dr. Dre, and eventually teaming up with Hi-C and becoming the tour DJ for both Hi-C and DJ Quik. Tony shares stories about producing for Hi-C, working on iconic mixtapes alongside Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, and the unique energy of the Roadium Swap Meet era.

We also talk about how Roadium Radio was born and what podcasting has meant to him now, five years later.

💽 Real West Coast history. No gimmicks. Just facts.

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In this episode, Julio G sits down with the legendary DJ Nu-Mark of Jurassic 5 for a deep dive into the roots of Los Angeles Hip Hop. They talk about the early days of the scene, how Jurassic 5 originally formed from two separate groups, and the journey from being independent artists to signing with Interscope Records. Nu-Mark shares stories from touring the world, his passion for digging through crates for rare records, Producing for J5, and the art of rocking parties with 45s. This is a must-listen for hip hop heads and vinyl lovers alike.

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Julio G sits down with Long Beach rapper Techniec of the L.B.C. Crew to talk about his journey growing up in the LBC and getting into rap at a young age. Techniec shares how he was discovered by Snoop Dogg and what it was like breaking out with the classic West Coast hit “Beware of My Crew.” He also reflects on his close friendship and musical partnership with the late Bad Azz, and opens up about his spiritual growth and what led him to join the Nation of Islam. A must-watch for fans of 90s hip hop, Long Beach Rap History, and those who want the real story from one of the city’s original voices.