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.…
Mike Free is Still Leveling Up: Interview
LA sounded a little different when Mike Free first entered the game. Traffic music was still waiting to get the green light, with architects like Ron-Ron more preoccupied with skateboarding…
Pee5 Sheds Light on What Went into ‘The City Mixtape 2’
Last year, a man by the name of Pee5 had a vision that he wanted to bring to life - to unite underground LA artists, and showcase their talents to…
VonDon Talks His New Project ‘LA’s Finest’
On March 31, 2019, VonDon dropped his tape, entitled LA’s Finest. Later that same day, he was stunned to hear the news that LA had lost a true neighborhood hero…