Xolo Maridueña has possibly been a part of hip-hop history since before he was born, as his mother has great ties with our radio family and although the culture may have influenced his come up, the 20-year-old is now setting out to make his own mark in history.

As the actor has already made noise with his roles as Miguel Diaz in the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," and as Victor Graham in the television series "Parenthood," Xolo is gearing up to take on a pivoting role as Jaime Reyes, aka Blue Beetle, in the upcoming DC Extended Universe film 'Blue Beetle.' The forthcoming DC offering marks the first film that highlights a Latino character, which puts Xolo as the superhero of the story.

The budding actor speaks with co-host Letty, of the Power Mornings show Letty and Teddy, and admits that he had to get over his ego stepping into this role and understand that this movie is not for him, it's for the representation for the Latino culture.

Xolo also goes on to speak about his experience entering acting at an early age, the origins of his unique Aztec name and heritage, and much more.

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‘Superghetto’ is the highly anticipated follow-up to the debut effort ‘Harlan & Alondra’ and Los Angeles native Buddy is celebrating his pandemic bounce back as his sophomore album carries a new life of energy following a long period of uncertainty.

Pulling up to the Power 106 studios to chop it up with co-hosts Letty, Teddy Mora, and Javen of the Power Mornings show, Buddy details how his new album came together and the growth he’s experienced from his solid debut effort. With songs like “Hoochie Mama” as a reminder to always enjoy your life, Buddy’s project is a result of much music created during the covid pandemic and during the return to somewhat normalcy. The “Wait Too Long” rapper reminds the Morning Show that he’s surrounded himself with an electric group of people that allow him to explore new perspectives and have opportunities to learn new things. One of those people was the late Nipsey Hussle.

Speaking on Nip, Buddy admits that the celebrated LA King helped him elevate his thinking and even shared a book list with him, which he hasn’t quite finished reading yet. Buddy goes on to speak on his love for shows like the Zendaya led “Euphoria,” why he will choose Beyonce’s deep cut ‘Resentment” over Tupac’s “Gangsta Party,” having a slight altercation during this year’s Super Bowl, getting Dr. Dre to clear a sample from a tweet, and much more.

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BIG LATTO has an energy that is unmatched as the breakout southern star has been in the industry as a child star, so her journey into her current level of success is a testament to everything that has impacted her life and career.

Ahead of the release of her sophomore effort ’777,’ Latto celebrated the big moment and pulled up to the Power 106 studios to chop it up with the new Power Mornings Letty and Teddy show. Speaking with co-hosts Teddy Mora and Javen, the Atlanta native exudes confidence as she details her journey creating the new ‘777’ album. While she admits that it has somewhat been a challenge pulling the final product together, the rap star says she’s in this for longevity and is taking her music career seriously before she steps into any opportunities that will further her brand outside of music.

Latto has had major crossover success with her Billboard Top 20 hit, “Big Energy,” which samples Mariah Carrey, and although she admits to not knowing she had a hit on her hands, the Queen of The South does share that she was drawn to the production because of the versatility she wanted to express. Not only were fans skeptical when the song first dropped, Latto hasn’t been a stranger ago handling backlash as she recently experienced some social media hate as she promoted her new single “Wheelie” with 21 Savage. Late shares that she’s continuing to learn how to deal with the fact that she’s somewhat under a microscope and now understands that when she talks, people are tapped into what she has to say.

Latto goes on to speak about being competitive and how female emcees have to work twice as hard as their male counterparts, how she deals with false narratives about herself, goals she still has to conquest, and much more.

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Jo Koy has been putting on in the comedy space for years and while his place in entertainment and stand-up has already been solidified, his next career venture is something that has been a part of his passion for as long as he can remember.

Stopping through the Power 106 studios to speak with Power Mornings co-hosts Letty and Teddy Mora, Koy discusses his come up in the comedy game as a young father to now being behind his own ABC pilot. Jo is no stranger to sharing his life’s experiences as a part of his stand-up act, with many sets involving stories about his son and their evolving relationship.

As his “Funny Is Funny” World Tour has picked back after, following the pandemic, Koy admits that his son has helped curate special moments in his stand-up show.

As Koy is readying a new ABC pilot, ’Josep,’ Jo details why the opportunity is so important for the comedian as he works to have Filipino representation in television and share the stories of so many people like him. Jo goes on to speak on his relationship with fellow comedian Chelsea Handler, dealing with the insecurities of dating, and much more.

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Anjelah Johnson has been making us laugh for years with her iconic comedic timing and signature characters, the stand-up professional has put her life experiences and success into her new book and current tour “Who Do I Think I Am.”

Johnson unconventionally entered the comedy realm after being approached by a member of her church who invited her to a free class to work on something that she didn’t think she had. While Anjelah admits that she grew up mostly not being secure with her identity as Mexican-American but not being able to speak Spanish, learning about comedy was her way of centering her talent. Angela also shares that one of the first jokes she wrote in the comedy class, was a nail salon bit that actually put her on the map years later.

Johnson goes on to share how her upbringing and religion helped shape who she is today, how she comes from a funny family and that she’s not the funniest person in her family, speaks on the impact of the cholo/chola culture, and much more.

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While he’s pacing to be one of the youngest emcees to carry the torch of hip-hop artistry, the 24-year-old has leveled up in every facet of his life and music career. Taking the pandemic to reflect and self analyze his goals and aspirations in life, the current version of the Maryland rapper has garnered some of his most critical work as his sophomore album ‘From A Bird’s Eye View’ is a testament to his transitions in life and the next level of mastery he’s working to reach.

Now Cordae recently blazed his appearance on the LIFTOFF show with the viral L.A. Leakers Freestyle #126, so the “Today” lyricist naturally had to stop through the Power Mornings Show with Letty, Teddy, and Javen to speak about his experience putting together his new album, NBA comparisons, and the impact of the late Nipsey Hussle.

For Cordae, he’s only focused on being the best version himself and this time around his music reflects the organic growth, intent, and focus he’s put into himself over the course of the past years. The rapper goes on to share his admiration for Mos Def, and how most of his experiences translated to his entire album. 

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Eme Ikwuakor took a moment to check in with the Letty And Teddy Power Mornings Show co-host Teddy Mora to chop it up about the new action, sci-fi film ‘Moonfall.’

Ikwuakor keeps some things under wraps ahead of the film’s release but the actor offers up a great perspective on the meaning behind the movie as he begs the question, “What are you doing, when the end of the world happens?” He continues, “What type of regrets might you have?” Sharing his experience with working alongside Halle Berry, as he portrays Berry’s husband, Eme describes that working with the acting legend put him at ease.

Eme later goes on to share his thoughts on the Lakers and more.

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One of the most pivotal figures in the fight for equality and social justice, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was recently celebrated as the activist’s 93rd birthday was the reminder of how far along society has come and the optimism and the inspiration that is felt when looking to the future, especially for Grammy winners, rapper Flo Rida and violinist Miri Ben-Ari.

Traditionally with Flo and Miri have held down their spots in the secular realm, so for their latest collaboration, which is in tribute to the late Dr. King, the two artists see themselves capturing an important moment in the voice of social justice. Speaking with co-hosts of the Letty and Teddy Power Mornings show, Letty and Javen, the “Symphony Of Brotherhood Rise” duo detail how the new song came together and what their connections to a higher power and the cause of equality mean to them.

The two musical veterans have had their hand in the culture for decades now and the pair have finally joined forces to deliver the song which features a moving and purposeful gospel offering and also features MLK's legendary "I Have A Dream" speech. Flo shares that coming on to the new version of the song was a complete freestyle take because he wanted everyone to feel the anointing that he felt when listening to the already Ben-Ari featured instrumental.

Both Miri and Flo go on to share how they’ve learned to overcome their challenges, where music has taken them to places they couldn’t imagine, Flo also shares his Florida Mount Rushmore, and 

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Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is making history and not just on the comedy forefront. 

Fluffy will be the first comedian to headline the historic Dodgers Stadium as part of his Netflix is a Joke: The Festival. Not only does the long-time funnyman have a lot to look forward to with his May 7th Dodgers appearance, but Fluffy has also been putting on for the culture with a huge feature s the first real person to appear on the Tapatio hot sauce bottle, after years of the company only featuring their signature logo and character. 

As the comedian has been putting in work for years, Gabriel shares with Power Mornings co-hosts Letty and Teddy Mora that he’s humbled by his ability to inspire his fans through comedy. The comedian also talks about when he realized he was funny and had something special that not everyone else did. 

Iglesias goes on to speak on The Rock’s constant work ethic but warns of burnout, reveals that Bad Bunny is the comedic version of himself, and much more.

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While the singer is only 18-years-old, she is the youngest artist who is absolutely killing the game and carving out her own legacy in traditional Mexican music.

Having been in the industry since she was a child, traveling and learning from her dad Pepe Aguilar, Ángela chops it up with Power Mornings co-hosts Letty and Teddy about the vital lessons she’s learned along the way and how her culture and love of tradition continues to inspire her to want more out of her craft.

Águilar looks to the future with optimism as she shares her hopes to travel to new countries to not only perform mariachi music, but also put her opera training to work. The “En Realidad” singer has learned from her family but the company she keeps around her understands her level of celebrity and the workload she has at such a young age.

Ángela Aguilar goes on to share the bond she had with the late singer Vicente Fernández and how he bought her a horse, talks about her upcoming performance at the YouTube Theater, plans to write a book, and much more. 

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