The Kalaj Dame Podcast helps to bridge cultures, business, intellect, and everyday life through long-form conversations with people who’ve experienced their own forms of success.

In this episode, Sukay Quay joins Kalaj Dame for a conversation about Pittsburgh music, viral success, TikTok, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, community, branding, authenticity, business, personal growth, and what it means to build something that represents an entire city.

Known for the viral anthem "You Better," Sukay Quay shares the story behind the record, how it became the soundtrack to the Make Pittsburgh Dance Again movement, and why he sees himself as someone who simply gave an existing piece of Pittsburgh culture a larger platform.

Rather than chasing trends or overnight fame, he discusses staying authentic, building a recognizable brand, navigating viral attention, and representing Pittsburgh with pride while remaining grounded in his values.

The conversation extends well beyond music. Sukay opens up about fatherhood, co-parenting, personal responsibility, community support, social media, success, business ownership, and the mindset required to continue growing after a viral moment.

Along the way, the discussion explores how culture, family, accountability, and consistency shape both personal fulfillment and long-term success. 

The Kalaj Dame Podcast is built around perspective-driven conversations that connect cultural, economic, creative, and professional experiences through shared stories, lived experiences, and authentic dialogue.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The story behind "You Better"
• The Make Pittsburgh Dance Again movement
• The history of the Pittsburgh Party Dance
• Going viral on TikTok & social media
• Music, branding & artist identity
• Building a business around a movement
• Entrepreneurship & monetizing success
• Fatherhood, co-parenting & family
• Community pride & representing Pittsburgh
• Authenticity in music & social media
• Success, consistency & personal growth
• Black community, culture & accountability
• Long-term vision beyond viral fame

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