L.A. Rap Radar

Seattle-born model and entrepreneur Mia (@finebyMI) sits down with trapLA Uncut to talk about moving to Los Angeles, navigating the competitive modeling industry, appearing in music videos, and launching her own fashion brand, Fine By Me.

In this throwback interview, Mia breaks down how she turned her creativity into business opportunities, the challenges of starting a clothing brand during the pandemic, and why building the right relationships in LA matters.

She also discusses working on music video sets, including a Lil Yachty video, connecting with underground artists, and her appreciation for West Coast rapper Drakeo The Ruler.

From modeling to entrepreneurship, Mia is making moves beyond the camera.

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Millions of views on your twerking videos… but nobody streaming your music? DJ Crash D breaks down WHY artists are going viral without building real music careers.

In this episode, Big Trap explains the difference between ATTENTION and SUPPORT, why artists attract the wrong audience, and how poor marketing strategies keep talented musicians from converting viral moments into actual streams and fans.

DJ Crash D gets into:

• Why millions of social media views don't guarantee music streams

• How artists accidentally train their audience to ignore their music

• Why twerking and viral content aren't enough to build a music career

• The importance of repetition and a real music rollout

• How to turn Instagram traffic into Spotify and Apple Music listeners

• Why artists need marketing funnels, calls to action, and a strategy

• How trapLA helps independent artists build visibility

"Attention does not equal support." — DJ Crash D

Stop blaming the audience and start fixing your marketing strategy!

Are artists focusing too much on going viral and not enough on promoting their actual music? DROP YOUR OPINION BELOW!

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DJ Crash D aka Big Trap breaks down one of the biggest conversations in the music industry right now: artists getting scammed, artists calling everything a scam, and the truth about why so many independent artists lose money chasing shortcuts.

In this episode, DJ Crash D gives a real perspective from inside the rap media, promo, and artist development world. He talks about why some artists try to skip the process, why untested records should not get full rollouts, why paying for a post is not the same as paying for a hit, and why no amount of money can force people to like your music.

He also breaks down the difference between real promo, record testing, showcases, pay-to-play opportunities, fake celebrity features, A&R scams, and investing in the actual song before investing in marketing.

This is game for independent artists, managers, promoters, DJs, platforms, and anybody trying to understand how the music business really works before wasting money.

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LA Rap Radar taps in with Willy Beeman Gomez for a conversation about fashion, creativity, custom one-of-one pieces, and why real design work deserves real money.

In this interview, Willy breaks down how he stepped into fashion, why looking good has always been part of the culture, and how his creative path moved from music into custom clothing. He also talks about the legacy of Desto Dub, Calmatic, Overdose, and the creative family tree that helped shape parts of L.A. culture.

This one is about more than clothes — it’s about taking risks, creating value, paying artists for their time, and building something that can’t be copied.

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trapLA caught up with rap artist Slim Rose on the set of her music video shoot for “Mackin Since 1998.”

In this quick interview, Slim Rose breaks down the meaning behind the record, calling it a player-cool West Coast song about being born to win. She talks about wanting fans to feel like they’re riding down the 405 or the 110, tapped into that real West Coast energy, having the time of their lives.

She also speaks on her fashion and music influences, her relaxed G-funk-inspired style, artists she’s listening to, women rappers she wants to work with, and her plan to stay consistent, stay outside, drop more music, get booked, and keep building her campaign.

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Luna Vibes caught up with two-time world champion Shawn “Showtime” Porter at the celebrity baseball game for Trap LA — but instead of talking boxing, she put his baseball knowledge to the test.

From guessing how many bases are on the field to naming the infield shape, the umpire, the pitcher, and how many innings are in a pro game, Shawn Porter had to survive Luna’s quick baseball quiz on the spot.

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Luna Marley of trapLA sits down with Franco Vega at the Team Watson celebrity match to talk about mental health, childhood trauma, foster care, and why sports can be more than just a game for young people who are going through real-life struggles.

Franco opens up about how fitness helps relieve stress, how working with kids who have experienced trauma can sometimes reopen his own wounds, and the daily habits he uses to keep his own mental health intact — from working out and meditation to feeding his mind with positive messages.

This conversation is a reminder that sports, mentorship, and community can give kids an outlet before the streets, depression, or life circumstances take over.

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Cam Carter pulled up to Content & Connect with PoonDaga for LA Rap Radar / trapLA / What’s Hot L.A. and brought a whole Memphis conversation with him.

In this interview, Cam talks about being from Memphis, growing up on Three 6 Mafia, Prophet Posse, 8Ball & MJG, and the culture that shaped his sound. But this conversation goes deeper than music. Cam explains why he calls himself an artist instead of just a rapper, how he blends multiple genres, and why his mission is about capturing moments and making them live forever. 0929(1Cam Carter

He also breaks down his new single “Mark By The MUD,” the meaning behind standing in the struggle, and why he feels responsible for helping push Memphis culture forward. 0929(1Cam Carter

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Knotch pulled up to Content & Connect with PoonDaga, LA Rap Radar, and trapLA for a real conversation about music, comedy, creativity, and surviving through every era of the game.

In this interview, Knotch talks about his production and writing credits, working on records connected to New Boyz, Ray J, Chris Brown, Cassie, and more. He also breaks down how he got involved with Roast Me, why Pasadena has hidden talent that people overlook, his respect for comedians like Nate Jackson and Big John, and his work on projects like Shoot The Pitch / Roll The Clip.

This one is bigger than just music. It’s about being talented enough to keep evolving when the industry changes, when the algorithm moves, and when even a Kendrick Lamar surprise drop can put your project in the shadows.

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Leeky2x and Drip Crew pull up to What’s Hot L.A. for a real conversation about new music, viral records, chemistry, consistency, and the next wave coming out of L.A.

In this episode, Leeky2x talks about his new single “Can You Take It,” why he’s been dropping more music this year than ever before, and how he balances trusting his gut with listening to the streets. Drip YBC breaks down his single “Trophies In The Air,” his plan to push the record, and why everybody is starting to follow the “Leeky formula.”

The crew also speaks on their unreleased music, their upcoming summer records, YBC, the chemistry that comes from knowing each other for over 10 years, and why they feel like they can’t be put in one lane. From LA records to sexy drill vibes to pain music and party records, Leeky2x and Drip Crew make it clear they’re coming with range.

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