In this episode of Cult Media’s Creative Series, legendary producer and artist The Ichiban Don (formerly known as Willie B) shares the untold story behind some of the most important records in the early rise of Top Dawg Entertainment. Growing up in Lynwood, California, The Ichiban Don talks about how a childhood surrounded by music, art, and the Black and Brown culture of Los Angeles shaped his creative identity. Influenced early on by artists like N.W.A and Ice Cube, he first began rapping before eventually discovering his passion for production.The conversation dives deep into the making of Ignorance Is Bliss, the breakout track that helped put Kendrick Lamar on the radar of the industry and eventually caught the attention of Dr. Dre. The Ichiban Don explains how the beat sat for years before reaching Kendrick and how the moment he heard it performed live confirmed the record’s impact. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about producing for ScHoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, including the emotional creation of “Soul Cry,” the story behind Q’s track “Kamikaze,” and his role in shaping the early sound of the Black Hippy era.Beyond TDE, The Ichiban Don discusses his evolution as both a producer and artist, the formation of the creative collective Room Full of Mirrors, and the inspiration behind his latest project Shogun. The album blends Japanese cultural influences with classic boom-bap production and West Coast swing, paying homage to the music that shaped him growing up.Throughout the interview, The Ichiban Don reflects on collaboration, creativity, and the importance of staying authentic in hip-hop. From producing classics for TDE to rediscovering his voice as an artist, this conversation gives fans a rare look into the mind of a producer who helped shape the sound of a generation.

Baby Keem "CA$INO" Album Review, 🇲🇽 El Mencho Get Caught, Shia LaBeouf || Cult. Media TV Ep. 45

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LA Russell Backlash, New Baby Keem, South Central is DIRTY, DJ Vlad & Jay Z || Cult. Media TV Ep.44We talk South Central boundaries, pop-up market decline, Baby Keem’s upcoming album, DJ Vlad’s wild Jay-Z tweet, Lar Russell vs Lil Wayne, NBA All-Star Weekend being empty, Gavin Newsom debate, and we sit down with South Central Cleanup to talk about illegal dumping and restoring pride in LA neighborhoods.

Super Bowl 2026, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, & The Fall Off by J Cole Album Review || Cult. Media TV Ep. 43

We break down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Lady Gaga’s surprise appearance, political symbolism, Chris Brown Super Bowl debate, K-Pop rumors, and a full J. Cole album review.Tap in.

Edgar Medina, professionally known as Macksimo, is a Los Angeles-based creative director, photographer, and media personality from Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley. With roots in graffiti culture, he evolved into a respected visual storyteller, working across music, nightlife, and brand campaigns. Beyond photography, Macksimo has experience in artist management, production, and radio, blending street culture with polished media execution. Known for his 818 pride and community-driven mindset, he continues to build platforms that spotlight local talent while expanding his creative footprint.Brown Bag Producer, Published Photographer, Managing ATM DANNY & More || Cult. Media TV Interview From Graffiti to Grammy Covers: Macksimo on Photography, A&R Vision & Building ATM DannyIn this episode, Macksimo pulls up and breaks down his full creative journey — from tagging in the Valley to shooting for major labels like Epic and Warner, landing album covers, working with G Perico, and eventually stepping into podcasting and artist development.We talk guerrilla marketing, the blog era, Mac Miller memories, West Coast politics, independent strategy, and how he’s building ATM Danny from the ground up — independently.This one is for the creatives.

RAZA Hating on Raza, J Cole Mixtape, Grammys 2026, Kanye, Jay Z, Pusha T || Cult. Media TV Ep.42

We talk J. Cole’s new mixtape, the Grammy Awards, Kendrick’s dominance, Bad Bunny’s album win, Clika vs Horchata With Oatmeal debate, Kanye in Mexico, and the viral Epstein files controversy.Tap in.

Clika Film, Premiere, Jimmy Humilde Interview, I.C.E Chaos in Minnesota || Cult. Media TV Ep.41

Cult Media TV, Episode 41, All Facts Podcast style, Mexican American creators, film premiere, Clika movie, Rancho Humilde, independent film, Patreon podcast, Spotify video podcast, Apple Podcasts, content strategy, media culture, wellness routines, running habits, mental health, Texas Bible in schools, TikTok algorithm changes

Podcast Fades, MackwopTv, J Cole & Drake Vs Kendrick || Cult. Media TV Ep. 40 w/ Keem & Moose Man

🎙️ Keem Pulls Up: Kendrick vs Drake, TDE Politics, Grammy Debate & The State of West Coast Media

In this episode, Keem joins the podcast for a deep and unfiltered conversation about the aftermath of Kendrick Lamar vs Drake, TDE politics, the Grammy Awards, and the evolving state of West Coast hip-hop in 2026.

We break down the on-stage apology controversy, whether it was strategic or forced, and how public perception can shift careers overnight. Keem opens up about being labeled an agitator in the podcast world, separating content from real life, and navigating fatherhood while building a growing media platform.

The conversation expands into Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album and whether it truly deserved Grammy recognition, the Clips’ comeback moment, and the larger cultural shift happening in rap. We debate whether Kendrick opened doors for other West Coast artists or if the industry still plays favorites.

We also dive into the NorCal vs Los Angeles tension, the Larry June debate, and whether regional unity in California hip-hop is real or just narrative-driven. Keem shares his thoughts on podcast loyalty, internal tensions within media collectives, and what it really takes to build infrastructure instead of chasing viral moments.

From creative self-sabotage to imposter syndrome, this episode touches on the mental warfare behind content creation, the pressures of public growth, and how independent creators can level up without losing authenticity.

This is a raw conversation about hip-hop, media, fatherhood, ambition, ego, and building something bigger than the moment.

ICE in Minneapolis, Nicolás Maduro, Clika Film, Jimmy Humilde & More|| Cult. Media TV Ep.39*** Extended Version on patreon.com/cultMediatv ***Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/cult.media.tv/https://www.tiktok.com/@cult.media.tvCo-HostsPrime https://www.instagram.com/primegod87/90011 https://www.instagram.com/9hundredeleven/David https://www.instagram.com/david.cult.media/Marvin https://www.instagram.com/scla.clips/FLY https://www.instagram.com/flyestwhenitcomestothis/Brandon https://www.instagram.com/brandmore/Find Our Podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vKOz2CU362guXkp7OMktl?si=c762d63b8cc84c67 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-media-tv/id1795395019 #hiphop #latino #westcoast #latinonews