Amindi talks about growing up in Inglewood and attending high school in the Palisades, being voted “Most Likely To Be A Celebrity,” the…
Cashius Green talks growing up Black in a predominantly Mexican neighborhood, getting signed to Epic Records, becoming valedictorian at his credit recovery school,…
Guapdad 4000 talks being just as creative and attention-seeking as a kid as he is now, losing the family house to tech gentrification,…
Rae Khalil talks her stint on Rhythm & Flow, getting into (and deciding not to attend ) a prestigious Music and Drama college,…
Maxo discusses his “Lil Big Man” process, what he misses most about pre-pandemic life, all eyes ending up on him at a MOCA…
Jonah Mutono talks GERG, writing plays as a child, living through his second virus quarantine, and performs “If You Mean It” live in…
Lil Lotus talks his father’s passing, getting his chops up at church, signing to Epitaph, and performs “I Don’t Even Like U” live…
Hook talks about endlessly journaling, growing up a Barb, how being called “weird” is a compliment to her, and performs “ANSwer!” live in…
Linafornia talks growing up Garifuna, attending and eventually leaving Catholic school, Pharrell inviting her to the studio, and performs a blend from “Lavender”…
Ovrkast. talks the changing landscape of Oakland, picking up beat-making in continuation school, staying at home long before it was mandatory, and performs…