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  • 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

    53 min
  • 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

    1 hr 25 min
  • 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

    50 min
  • 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

    1 hr
  • 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

    42 min
  • 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

    59 min
  • 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

    59 min
  • 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

    58 min
  • 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

    49 min
  • Killswitch Interview | Being Affiliated, Diss Songs, Politics in San Diego, Young Slo Be and More

    Killswitch Interview | Courtney Hendo & Killswitch Discuss:

    ➤ San Diego Gang Politics
    ➤ Creating Peace in San Diego
    ➤ Meeting Young Slo Be
    ➤ San Diego Music Scene
    0:00 Intro
    1:50 Growing up in San Diego
    2:43 Introduced to music
    5:25 Becoming Affiliated
    8:04 Artist that inspired Killswitch
    9:40 When did you know that you made it?
    10:27 What lessons learned from past experience
    11:35 Using music as escape
    12:33 Wild Wild East Album
    14:32 New music
    15:24 What do you hope people take away from your music?
    15:53 Dealing with Haters
    16:50 Origins of Killswitch name
    17:58 Thoughts on San Diego music scene
    19:24 San Diego artist don’t get their respect
    20:40 Politics in San Diego music
    26:30 Unity in San Diego
    FOLLOW US:
    ➤ Killswitch IG: https://www.instagram.com/__twinhang/
    ➤ 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]
    #killswitch #disssongs #affiliated #sandiegopolitics #youngslobe #hendounplugged

    54 min

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