Jay 305 speaks on what life was about for him prior to taking rap serious just over 3 years ago and how both success & failure fueled his motivation. The South Central native describes recording his first hit "Youzza Flip", witnessing the evolution of LA's rap scene, getting signed to Interscope and breaks down the meaning behind his new album Taking All Bets.

Terrace Martin takes complete control over the playlist while sharing key moments in his life from meeting a young N.W.A at the Rodium Swapmeet, studying the likes of Teddy Riley & Quincy Jones, intense studio sessions for Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" and completing his new album "Velvet Portraits".

Terrace Martin takes complete control over the playlist while sharing key moments in his life from meeting a young N.W.A at the Rodium Swapmeet, studying the likes of Teddy Riley & Quincy Jones, intense studio sessions for Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" and completing his new album "Velvet Portraits".

Six Reasons returns with 'The Sextape' presented by RnBass, talks inspirations and provides more motivation than a little bit.

Lou U shares thoughts on current state of hip hop, the importance of music with content and new projects in the works.

Branden Vader of High Class Music Group introduces new music, describes style and "the perfect track".

Preston Harris shares his early introduction to music and presses play on the Love Crazy EP. The HS87 signee explains working with Kendrick Lamar on To Pimp A Butterfly, linking with Hit-Boy and even sings live.

Cam Gnarly returns with his recently released project Go Pro. The Inland Empire native expands on the meaning behind the title as well on various situations that's allowing him to evolve as an artist.

Boobie Soprano preaches the importance of empowerment, the meaning behind Smokin' Mirrors series, wanting his message heard and expanding the brand beyond Gardena with new El Segundo project.

Mani Coolin' comes by on the release of his current project Hope4TheYouth

DVS 1 of the SIStem crew stops by to promote new non-profit to geared towards providing scholarships.

Big Wy describes evolving from his early street days, discovering Cali Swag District and doing a project Big Homiez with Big B Da Bully.

Mani Coolin' comes by on the release of his current project Hope4TheYouth

DVS 1 of the SIStem crew stops by to promote new non-profit to geared towards providing scholarships.

Big Wy describes evolving from his early street days, discovering Cali Swag District and doing a project Big Homiez with Big B Da Bully.

This week #HGRLive kicked the show off with Toya of Project Brown Girls to shed light on the non-profit organization.

Mickey Taelor stopped by to talk progression and everything regarding Hii Grade Vol. 2.

The Wow came through to describe how the duo connected, individual stories and new project in the works.

Locally Grown Collective came in full support for fellow artist EndzGotOddRoots. The Orange County crew discuss the entire evolution of their movement while pressing play on tracks from Endz' upcoming album 'Live Free' mixtape.

Dope Boy Esko returns along with Nyce00 of The Finnaticz to talk music business politics and promote his new mixtape 'No Days Off' hosted by DJ Carisma.

Cam Archer & Kid Dryden better known as StonexSober describe how they first met, the dynamic within their personalities, and play new music from their upcoming project Natural High.

MdotforMayor explains how he's evolved as an artist over the past year, expands on why he considers himself the "Mayor" and gives details on his album Fools Gold.