Seafood Sam’s ‘Dior Velour’ Made his Dad Want to Rap: Interview
In the midst of DTLA’s historic Jewelry District sits a relatively new venture, by the name of Jumpman LA. To the untrained eye, it’s a standard yet flashy storefront dedicated…
ihateyouALX Wants to Shine a Light on His Heritage: Interview
Everything ihateyouALX does is authentic. His animosity-infused name isn't a gimmicky attempt at a quick click, it's simply because an ex-girlfriend said it to his face so many times that it…
Six Sev Describes the Long Road to Sevshaw: Interview
Six Sev has tied his identity to his community in a way that few artists have. He’s a regular at Harun Coffee, the black-owned coffee shop in the heart of…
Navin on Being an Engineer/Producer, Working with Drakeo: Behind the Boards
Navin was a young, eager college student ready to take music head on. Originally born in Ohio, the multifaceted producer moved to Los Angeles to do just that. In the…
Saviii 3rd Has a New Energy: Interview
Saviii 3rd looks like a man after a 300 lb. barbell has been lifted off his shoulders. In his music and videos, he wields a larger than life presence that’s…
Zay Coronado Wants to be Universal: Behind the Boards Interview
Zay Coronado grew up all over Los Angeles, and his collaborations stretch as far as the city limits. The 19 year old producer has worked with talents all across the…
Walt Mansa Speaks on ‘I Hope Your Happy,’ LFTFLD: Behind the Boards
Walt Mansa hails from Leimert Park, an area filled with many black creatives who work in a variety of avenues. From poetry to rap and visual art, there are plenty…
Bigg Boo is a Self-Made Staple in LA: Behind the Boards Interview
From waking up every morning to work at DirecTV to investing in his first recording studio in Downtown Los Angeles, Bigg Boo has turned his vision into reality. Trusting in…
Paupa Talks about Creating the Producer Palace on Behind the Boards
“Paupa got beats making history on God” - sound familiar? If you're tuned in with what's happening in LA then Paupa's tag certainly should ring a bell, as widespread…
Hollywood Talks Producing, Meeting Nipsey Hussle: Behind the Boards
Produced by Hollywood, but made in South Central. The HITMOB producer has made a name for himself through collaborations with artists such as Roddy Ricch, DonnyLoc, Joe Moses, and 1TakeJay.…