This special episode of The Blacktop was recorded live at the historical Yoshi's Jazz Club in SF. Tune in as Merquillo interviews Poplyfe, a band out of Oakland, CA whose talent and energy are reminiscent of the Jackson 5.

Poplyfe, was featured on NBC's America's Got Talent in 2011 and placed 4th out of millions of contestants across the country. Dylan Wiggins (Keys, Music Director/Producer) and Jaden Wiggins (Bass), are sons of Grammy award winning member D'wayne Wiggins from Tony! Toni! Tone! They are joined by DJ Ali-Khan, who also happens to be their cousin.

Quillo asks Poplyfe how fame has affected their school life, and recaps their recent gigs for Michelle Obama and the White House.

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Fillmoe's own Bailey drops by The Blacktop for a live interview and plays his new single "In A While" and the popular 49er's anthem "Who's Got It Better?"

E Walk (Oakland, CA) goes for his 4th win in the Freestyle Battle against Kidd Fresh (Jackson, MS) Guest judges: D-lo Da Madd Scientist (Hustle Up Ent), G2, & Chris Morocco (Bay Area Videographer/Director)

Merquillo sits down with HBK Skip and they talk about his debut mixtape "Wet".

E Walk (Oakland, CA) goes for the 3-peat in the Freestyle Battle against Lil' Notic (Oakland, CA).

Nio Tha Gift visits Merquillo to promote his new mixtape "No More Mr. Niceguy."

E Walk defends the title against YM in Battle #3. Guest judges: Nio Tha Gift, Yung Mar, Big Hent (Team Backpack)

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Former BET 106 & Park Freestyle Friday champion Priceless Da Roc chops it up w/ Merquillo and brings new music including "Slow Down" ft. Clyde Carson & The Team.

Battle #2 w/ Champion, BlackCloud (San Francisco, CA) & Challenger, E Walk (Oakland, CA). Guest judges: Priceless Da Roc, Yung Mar (Team Backpack), Big Hent (Team Backpack).

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Yung Mar from TeamBackpack joins Merquillo in the Season Premiere of #BlacktopRadio. Plus, the first official Blacktop Battle w/ Real Talk (San Leandro, CA) & BlackCloud (San Francisco, CA).

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