Hendo Unplugged

By Courtney Hendo

I’m a San Diego-based hip-hop journalist dedicated to delivering real, unbiased takes on the culture. Here, it’s all about authentic storytelling, honest reviews, and giving hip-hop the respect it des... more

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Hendo Unplugged episodes:

July 19, 2023 Mr. Lil One Interview | New Vato Loco Single, San Diego Music Scene, Tension between Black and Brown
Mr. Lil One Interview | Courtney Hendo & Mr. Lil One Discuss:
➤ New!! Vato Loco Single
➤ Life Purpose
➤ Thoughts on the San Diego Music Scene
➤ Tension between Black and Brown
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Growing up in San Diego
2:34 - Pursuing music
5:10 - Musical Influences
6:43 - The evolvement of Hip Hop
11:09 - Work Ethic
15:18 - Mr. Lil One abundance of Knowledge
16:36 - San Diego Music Scene
23:40 - Mr. Lil One introduces his son Ocean
26:38 - Life Purpose
27:55 - Advice for aspiring artists
30:35 - Sharing Wisdom
32:40 - Being successful in music
34:28 - Being in the present
38:33 - Not caring what people think of you
43:03 - Stay away from the F*ckery
45:29 - Not using the word Mexican
48:06 - Frequency’s
49:23 - New Music
53:03 - Tension between Black and Brown
54:30 - Upcoming Projects
56:00 - Mr. Lil One Legacy
58:32 - Favorite Taco Shop?
59:49 - Closing Statements
FOLLOW US:
➤ Mr. Lil One IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrlilone619
➤ Hendo Unplugged on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyhendo
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discusses current events, music, sports, explores the topics of popular culture, and cracks hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#MrLilOne #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo #SanDiego #VatoLoco
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1h 3min
July 19, 2023 Lil Grifo Interview | Being Incarcerated, New Music, Rap Beefs, Mitchy Slick Putting on Artists
Lil Grifo Interview | Courtney Hendo & Lil Grifo Discuss:
➤ The Justice system/ Being Incarcerated
➤ Mitchy Slick Putting on Artists
➤ Thoughts on the San Diego Music Scene
➤ Rap Beefs
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Growing up in San Diego
4:56 - The Justice system
6:09 - Being Incarcerated
6:40 - Beginning of Lil Grifo's rap journey
8:06 - Musical Influences
9:16 - Feeling successful as an artist
11:40 - Experiences in Prison
14:36 - Tension between Black and Mexicans
17:00 - Paying for features
19:38 - Lil Grifo's Trials and Tribulations
22:34 - Knowledge and wisdom obtained from jail
23:15 - Current state of San Diego music
25:00 - Secrets to Lil Grifo's success
29:00 - New Music from Lil Grifo
31:39 - Most significant song
32:53 - Music evolving
35:42 - Collaboration with SD artists?
36:52 - Rap Beefs
39:25 - Mexicans have a lot of pride
42:44 - Growing your fan base outside of the city
46:51 - Mitchy Slick Putting on Artists
FOLLOW US:
➤ Lil Grifo IG: https://instagram.com/lilgrifoso
➤ Hendo Unplugged on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyhendo
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discusses current events, music, sports, explores the topics of popular culture, and cracks hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#LilGrifo #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo #MitchySlick #LilGrifoInterview
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53min
July 19, 2023 Mitchy Slick Interview | DJs Not Breaking Records, Rappers D*ck-Riding, Giving Away the City.
Mitchy Slick Interview | Courtney Hendo & Mitchy Slick Discuss:
➤ San Diego Artist giving away the city for free
➤ San Diego DJs not breaking records
➤ Thoughts on the San Diego Music Scene
➤ D*ck-riding out-of-town artists
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Growing up in San Diego
6:12 - Beginning of the journey as a rapper
9:00 - Gang Affiliated
12:11 - Regrets being affiliated?
14:03 - Musical Influences
22:55 - Female friend gets murdered in Mitchy Slick's car
26:00 - Mental Health
29:38 - Holding on to legendary features held in the vault
31:46 - Pay to play in the music industry
33:32 - Supporting local artists
35:31 - DJs not breaking records
37:28 - Stop d8ck-riding
39:01 - Giving up the city for free
42:45 - Thoughts on the current San Diego music scene
45:00 - Mitchy not getting the respect he deserves
47:44 - Solutions to San Diego's music problems
51:13 - San Diego rappers not getting their respect outside the city
53:24 - San Diego not having the infrastructure
57:44 - San Diego syndrome
58:32 - San Diego hasn't had a rap superstar
1:05:32 - New music/New Album: Everyone Hates Mitch
1:09:28 - Where Mitchy Slick draws his inspiration
1:12:06 - Putting Mitchy Slick in the Hot Seat
1:19:36 - Closing Thoughts
FOLLOW US:
➤ Mitchy Slick on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchyslickwrongkind
➤ Hendo Unplugged on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyhendo
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discusses current events, music, sports, explores the topics of popular culture, and cracks hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#MitchySlick #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo
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1h 25min
July 19, 2023 Jayo Felony Interview | Whatcha Gonna Do, Jason's Lyric and The Show, San Diego Music, and New Music
Jayo Felony Interview | Courtney Hendo & Jayo Felony Discuss:
➤ Hit Song: "Whatcha Gonna Do?"
➤ Being featured on Jason's Lyric and The Show (The Soundtrack)
➤ Getting respect from Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule, NAS, and more
➤ Thoughts on the San Diego Music Scene
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - The come-up
02:46 - Musical influences from the West Coast
03:40 - Introduction to becoming an artist
08:12 - Life before the hit song "Whatcha Gonna Do"
10:35 - Hit song "Whatcha Gonna Do"
15:04 - The evolution of music
16:07 - 100x easier to make it as an artist
17:30 - West Coast stuck in the past
19:36 - Thoughts on San Diego music
20:22 - San Diego artists not getting their respect
27:47 - San Diego OGs coming together
31:09 - Most successful rapper out of San Diego
33:42 - Advice for aspiring artists
34:34 - Trials and tribulations
38:10 - What inspires Jayo Felony to keep making music
40:00 - New music dropping soon
44:02 - The Hot Seat
47:10 - Closing thoughts
FOLLOW US:
➤ Jayo Felony on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jayofelonymusic
➤ Hendo Unplugged on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyhendo
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discusses current events, music, sports, explores the topics of popular culture, and cracks hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#JayoFelony #WhatchaGonnaDo #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo #JasonsLyric #TheShow
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50min
July 19, 2023 Ray Riley Interview | Surviving Showtime at the Apollo, Sway's Universe Feature, San Diego Music...
Ray Riley Interview | Courtney Hendo & Ray Riley Discuss:
➤ Performing at the Apollo
➤ Being featured on Sway's morning show
➤ Evolving West Coast Sound
➤ Thoughts on the San Diego Music Scene
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:43 Growing up in San Diego and LA
5:38 Ray Riley's music journey
8:30 Learning to be authentic
9:29 Not conforming to the norm
16:26 Artists who influenced Ray Riley
20:46 Performing at the Apollo
29:04 Having a passion for making music
30:20 What sets Ray Riley apart from other artists
31:58 Work ethic
33:44 Staying relevant
35:37 Thoughts on the San Diego Music Scene
37:28 Evolving West Coast Sound
38:26 San Diego gang culture in music
41:07 Other cultures using the N-word in their songs
42:01 Most significant song
46:49 Advice for aspiring artists
49:56 Losing at the San Diego Music Awards
54:58 Upcoming projects
57:59 Closing words
FOLLOW US:
➤ https://www.instagram.com/reallyrayriley
➤ Hendo Unplugged IG: https://instagram.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios IG: https://instagram.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo: https://instagram.com/courtneyhendo
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discusses current events, music, sports, explores the topics of popular culture, and cracks hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#RayRiley #ShowtimeAtTheApollo #SwaysUniverse #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo #SanDiegoMusic
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1h
July 19, 2023 Don Elway Interview: Elway or Noway 2, Coping with Loss, San Diego Music | 🎙 Must-Watch Interview!
Don Elway Interview | Courtney Hendo & Don Elway Discuss:
➤ "Elway or Noway 2" Album June 10th
➤ Challenges of being an artist in 2023
➤ Staying relevant in the music industry
➤ Thoughts on the San Diego music scene
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Growing up in San Diego
3:33 Beginning the Don Elway journey as a rapper
5:50 Artists that inspired Don Elway
7:09 Don Elway realizing he had enough talent to pursue rapping as a career
7:54 Don Elway's first album
10:55 Changes in the music industry from the early 2000s
12:07 Challenges of being an artist in 2023
12:30 Dealing with social media and trolls
13:40 Becoming a full-time artist
15:13 New album: "Elway or Noway 2"
16:32 Differences between "Elway or Noway" and "Elway or Noway 2"
18:42 Standout tracks on "Elway or Noway 2"
20:02 The process of choosing collaborations
21:41 Staying relevant in the music industry
22:51 Waiting 12 years to drop "Elway or Noway 2"
23:40 Challenges of being an independent artist
24:55 Advice for aspiring artists
27:09 Defining success
28:42 The state of music culture in San Diego
30:19 San Diego rappers not getting their respect
31:50 Favorite verse ever dropped
32:40 Song that means the most to Don Elway
33:14 What inspires Don Elway to keep making music
35:43 The Hot Seat
37:51 Best taco shop in San Diego
38:53 Message to the fans
FOLLOW US:
➤ Don Elway IG: https://instagram.com/don_elway
➤ Hendo Unplugged IG: https://instagram.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios IG: https://instagram.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo: https://instagram.com/courtneyhendo
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discusses current events, music, sports, explores the topics of popular culture, and cracks hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#DonElway #ElwayOrNoway2 #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo #SanDiegoMusic
...more
42min
July 19, 2023 Big June Interview | Piru'n, Young Slo Be, Prison Stories, Gang Unity | 🎙️ Must-Watch Interview!
Big June Interview | Courtney Hendo & Big June Discuss:
➤ 1.8 Million Views on Piru'n
➤ Peace and Unity
➤ Big June Top 5 Favorite SD Artists
➤ Thoughts on San Diego Music Scene
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:28 - Upbringing in San Diego
3:31 - Piru Affiliation
8:51 - Beginning of Big June's Music Career
12:05 - First Major Hits
14:16 - Rappers that Influenced Big June
15:07 - Origins of Viral Single "Piru'n"
17:12 - Prison Stories
21:03 - Gang Affiliation's Effects on Rap Career
22:23 - Favorite Song in Big June's Catalog
24:03 - Mission Behind the Foot Print Movement
26:53 - Being Addicted to Sherm and Its Negative Effects
32:11 - Thoughts on San Diego Music
36:08 - Rap Beef with Jayo Felony
37:40 - Disrespect and Dissing in Songs
38:45 - San Diego Artists Don't Get the Respect They Deserve
39:39 - Effects of Gang Politics in Music
40:23 - Local Rappers that are on Big June's Radar
43:00 - Evolving Lil June
43:42 - Peace in San Diego
44:58 - OGs Not Guiding the Youth
45:50 - Relation with Young Slo-Be
47:06 - Advice for Inspiring Artists
48:10 - Song with All the OGs in San Diego
50:20 - Tiny Doo and Big June Studio Story
52:17 - Song that Makes the Crowd Go Crazy
52:35 - Favorite City to Perform in Outside of San Diego
53:28 - Big June's Legacy after Rapping
FOLLOW US:
➤ Big June IG https://instagram.com/footprints_clothing
➤ Hendo Unplugged IG: https://instagram.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios IG: https://instagram.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo: https://instagram.com/courtneyhendo
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discuss current events, music, sports, explore the topics of popular culture, and crack hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#BigJune #Pirun #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo #YoungSloBe
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59min
July 19, 2023 Bar1ne Interview | Earning his Respect, San Diego Music, Touring the World, and much more..
Bar1ne Interview | Courtney Hendo & Bar1ne Discuss:
➤ Fake Perception on Social Media
➤ Touring the world as a DJ
➤ Bar1ne Top 5 Favorite SD Artists
➤ Thoughts on San Diego Music Scene
FOLLOW US:
➤ KT Foreign IG https://instagram.com/bar1ne
➤ Hendo Unplugged IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo: https://bit.ly/3AAW4fV
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discuss current events, music, sports, explore the topics of popular culture, and crack hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#Bar1ne #DJBar1ne #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo
...more
59min
July 19, 2023 Troy Ave Interview | Avoiding Murder Case, Taxi Robber Mysonne & Manio Diss Song, Snitch Allegations
Troy Ave Full Interview | Courtney Hendo & Troy Ave Discuss:
➤ Avoiding Murder Charge
➤ Taxi Robber Diss Track
➤ Dear Hater I Won
➤ Being Shot in the Head
FOLLOW US:
➤ Troy Ave IG: https://www.instagram.com/troyave/?hl=en
➤ Hendo Unplugged IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo: https://bit.ly/3AAW4fV
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:12 Taxi Robber Mysonne Diss track
5:02 Attempted Murder Trial
7:18 Manio Beef
8:48 Troy Ave being labeled as a Snitch
14:26 How did the attempted murder on Troy Ave affect him mentally?
18:01 Fearing for your life
20:02 Troy Ave Road to Success
23:41 The moment Troy Ave realized he was successful.
28:32 Work ethic
31:13 Is it worth it to keep rapping?
32:34 Troy Ave hardest verse
34:57 Which song in Troy Ave catalog holds the greatest significance?
35:47 Advice for inspiring artists
37:41 Thoughts on the SanDiego Music Scene?
41:18 The Hot Seat
42:56 BBL or Natural?
44:29 Is it acceptable for your girlfriend to have male friends?
46:33 Would it be acceptable for one of your friends to hook up with one of your exes?
51:45 Does a woman body count matter?
54:28 If you can shoot your shot at any female celebrity who would it be?
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discuss current events, music, sports, explore the topics of popular culture, and crack hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#TroyAve #Taxstone #Manio #Mysonne #TaxiRobber #HendoUnplugged #CourtneyHendo
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58min
July 19, 2023 Dru Jefe Interview | Being Incarcerated, Pimping and Pandering, "On Mommas" 1 Million streams & more
Dru Jefe Interview | Courtney Hendo & Dru Jefe Discuss:
➤ Pimping and Pandering
➤ Being Incarcerated
➤ "On Mommas" 1 Million streams
➤ San Diego Music Scene
0:00 Intro
1:20:17 "On Mamas" songs origins
4:54:14 switch careers from a manager to an artist
7:05:13 Going to prison for Pimping and Pandering
8:56:04 Transitioning into a regular life
9:47:03 Mindset to Pimp women
10:20:24 What Dru Jefe learned from being incarcerated
11:48:02 Being raised in San Diego
13:49:09 Falling in love with music
14:48:25 When did you realize that you had succeeded in music?
15:41:03 Top 3 artists that inspired Dru Jefe coming up
18:21:07 Achievements
29:13:00 Advice for inspiring artists
21:08:22 Business side of the music industry
22:01:23 Trials and tribulations of an artist
23:47:17 San Diego Music industry
27:58:19 Is R&B dead?
29:14:11 Favorite song ever dropped
30:36:16 The creative process of making music
31:11:09 What do you hope people take away from your music?
34:54:14 Favorite song to perform
35:29:18 Favorite performance
38:01:15 What’s next for Dru Jefe?
39:22:23 Sex Playlist
40:28:23 Do you still bump R Kelly?
41:05:04 Does a woman Body Count Matter?
42:00:28 Most expensive gift you bought a woman
43:08:10 Is it Okay to Cry in Front of Your Girlfriend?
43:56:00 Best Taco Shop in San Diego
FOLLOW US:
➤ Dru Jefe IG: https://www.instagram.com/drujefe/?hl=en
➤ Hendo Unplugged IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendounplugged
➤ Hendo Studios IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendostudios
➤ Courtney Hendo: https://bit.ly/3AAW4fV
ABOUT:
Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discuss current events, music, sports, explore the topics of popular culture, and crack hella jokes.
PRODUCTION:
Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja
Location: San Diego, California
PR Inquiries: [email protected]
#drujefe #pimping #incarcerated #sandiegomusic #hendounplugged
...more
49min

FAQs about Hendo Unplugged:

How many episodes does Hendo Unplugged have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.