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Westside Radio Podcast w/ Julio G – Special Guest: Producer Bud’da

This week on Westside Radio, Julio G sits down with legendary producer Bud’da — the man behind some of the most iconic West Coast records of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Bud’da first made his mark with Dr. Dre on the Aftermath album, and quickly became a key name in hip hop production. He went on to produce Westside Connection’s debut single “Bow Down”, a record that defined an era. His catalog also includes classics like Xzibit’s “3 Card Molly” and Ice Cube’s solo cuts like “Greed” and “Ghetto Vet”.

Beyond the West Coast, Bud’da expanded his sound to R&B, working with the late Aaliyah on her final album — cementing his versatility and influence across genres.

In this episode, Julio G dives deep into Bud’da’s journey, his studio process, working with legends, and the untold stories behind the music that shaped a generation.

🎧 Tap in for history, culture, and insight straight from one of hip hop’s most respected producers.

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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.