Sad Boy Radio

Sad Boy Radio

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Sad Boy Radio episodes

  • OG Juwon Interview: Being SENT to Nigeria, OG Music Group, Purpose in Life & MORE | Sad Boy Radio

    Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Rapper, Juwon, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss the formation of OG music group, growing up with immigrant parents, and the significance of being able to blend into both corporate & street life.

    Finding your voice & your purpose is sometimes the hardest thing to do; especially once you've finished school during a pandemic. In the song "Feeling Lucky," Juwon says, "Ever hear a rap before? Cause them lil boys ain't ****** with me." It wasn't long ago that Juwon was strictly focused on throwing parties; however, he's is quickly rising in them music scene & showing the world that he belongs.
    Also discussed, QUITTING basketball in college, self-expression through music, being pushed to pursue music, and figuring out purpose in life.

    38 min
  • HotRod Interview: Talks JOINING WGCI, Losing His Father, Chicago Community & MORE | Sad Boy Radio

    Sad Boys For Real! Chicago DJ/Activist/Creator, HotRod, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his recent move to WGCI, importance of building creative community in Chicago, mental health struggles after losing father, and more!

    In the song, "Turn To You," Justin Bieber says, "when you’re lost and you’re tired / When you’re broken in two / Let my love take you higher/ 'Cause I still turn to you..." Even at the peak of his father's sickness Hotrod turned to his father for guidance. His father set the standard for who he hoped he could be, and it has shown through his value in being a parent.
    Hotrod has turned his grind up knowing he has to provide for his family, and has established himself as not only a pillar in Chicago, but the music community. Breaking countless records (Yung MA "OOOUUU," Jack Harlow "What's Poppin") & starting his own company, Peprally Takeover.
    Also discussed, starting playlists, helping artists breakthrough, and growing as a person/creative.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Eddy Mack Interview: Talks QUITTING music, Battling Depression, & Palestine | Sad Boy Radio

    Sad Boys For Real! Detroit artist, Eddy Mack, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss ongoing controversy in Palestine, his battle with depression, and completely quitting music.

    Eddy Mack says in his VIRAL song, "The Sound of War," "News telling lies check the facts that they cover / Cuz my people out here crying or they dying or they suffer," touching on the current controversy taking place in Palestine.
    This song became a turning point for Eddy's career & gave him a greater purpose. A purpose to speak out for his people & who are facing immense turmoil. Eddy has become a voice for the voiceless & has taken the lead in executive producing a whole album dedicated to the country. This album has revitalized Eddy's career, and brought him back after he initially gave up on a dream that was proven to be a fantasy.
    Also discussed, having his music STOLEN, dependency in relationships, losing football career to injuries.

    54 min
  • Pierre "Peeweedaplug" Andresen on LEAVING House of Highlights, ESPN, Music & MORE | Sad Boy Radio

    Sad Boys For Real! Numbers on The Board host, Pierre "Peeweedaplug" Andresen, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss leaving House of Highlights, giving up making music to manage Flex Sinatra, and finding his purpose in life.

    In the song, "Heavily Flawed," Pierre says, "You won’t see a blemish or gimmick / I’m real / I’m authentic / Can’t do it unless my heart in it," Something that he lives by to this day. Pierre keeps three things close to him: his faith, basketball, and music. In two of those things, he had to adapt & find his true purpose.
    Although Pierre gave up playing a sport that's in his DNA he found a way to keep it in his life through his podcast "Through The Wire." Pierre's story truly demonstrates to never give up, and that your purpose will find you.
    Also discussed, origin of RichVision, lessons from his mother, how being born in the city but raised in the suburbs helped shape him, signing to ESPN through Peyton Manning's production company "OMAHA"

    1 hr 25 min
  • Hypno Carlito Interview: SIGNING To OTF, Directing FIRST Movie, Fatherhood & MORE | Sad Boy Radio

    Sad Boys For Real. OTF artist/director/entrepreneur, Hypno Carlito, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his journey within the music industry, and the changes that have taken place throughout his life.

    From signing to JIVE at 15, to touring with Lil Durk & finding his second family; Hypno has experienced massive success in many avenues. Although he was successful, Hypno continued to forge a new path by starting his own businesses & even directing his own film, "Primary Position."
    In the song, "My Life," Hypno says, "I dealt with the pain with a smile / I never lived life as a child / I gotta give a better life to my child." Hypno's form of self-expression had always been music from early on, and the lack of stability in his child-hood has pushed him to go 10x harder for his own family. Thus forcing him to "never settle."
    Also discussed, losing his mom at 5 years old, meetings with Netflix & Hulu, working with Nick Cannon & Spike Lee.

    50 min
  • Sad Boy Radio CXXXVI: Real Life? (Workrate Interview)

    Sad Boys For Real! UK drill rapper, Workrate, slides to PVTSTCK, to discuss working on album for Palesteine, contradictions between lifestyle & religion, traumas, and being an imperfect human.

    In the song, "Ridiculous," Workrate says, “We going through **** but we don’t say niche / just pray to allah cause we need his help." Workrate believes that the only person he can truly confide in is Allah; that "a man cannot show his emotional side." These are the circumstances that are created by people's environments; unfortunately, Workrate has been through more than most. Thus, instilling a numbness that has yet to be healed. Workrate uses his faith to navigate his real life issues, and looks toward Allah in times of trouble.
    Also discussed, disconnect with family, self-realization, and being sober for 3 years.

    26 min
  • Sad Boy Radio CXXXV: 10 Years Later? (PVTSTCK INTERVIEW)

    Sad Boys For Real! PVTSTCK studio owners (Herson, Jason, & Luis), sit down with me to discuss their ten year journey & the importance behind the studio they've built from the ground up. This unique group has been a staple for the Chicago community over their last 10 years; helping artists such as Saba & The Hxliday gain early success. In addition to their early work with the artists above, PVTSTCK has opened its doors to countless creatives to hone their craft & build relationships. Thus, establishing the studio as a powerhouse in the Chicago scene.

    In the song "6PM in New York," Drake says, "Longevity, wonder how long they'll check for me / Prolly forever if I stay in my zone / I speak on this generation but can't change it alone," PVTSTCK has remained true to their one goal, and that is to empower the next generation. However, for as much adapting they've had to do as professionals they've done the same as people. Leading us to this conversation of, "10 years later..."
    Also discussed, giving back to their communities, balancing life & work, finding themselves as people.

    53 min
  • Shoebox Baby Interview: LIVING in O'Block, Survivor's Guilt, Chief Keef & King Von | Sad Boy Radio

    Sad Boys For Reall! Chicago artist, Shoebox Baby, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss growing up in O’Block, how his early success impacted his mindset, and learning how to cope with the loss of those closest to him.

    In the song, “Recovery Mode” by FEMDOT he says, “So what you when you look in my eyes? / All the trauma I hide / All the hurt I disguise / So what you see when you think about our lives? / And all the times that I've tried and feel guilty that we alive.” This concept has followed Shoebox as he’s become the man he is today. Dealing with the repercussions of “survivor’s guilt” & the idea that it could’ve been him.
    Box has been shaped by the home he’s known his whole life. For better & for worse. Living with the traumas that have been instilled, but using those as motivation for his next chapter.
    Also discussed, "Make O'Block Great Again," memories with King Von, influence that Chief Keef had on the community, appearing on No Jumper & On The Radar.

    32 min
  • Sad Boy Radio CXXXIIII: Learning To Forgive? (D2X Interview)

    Sad Boys For Real! Chicago artist, D2X, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his album "Hotel 1105", giving up basketball and pursuing music, healing from previous marriage, and forgiving his parents & himself.

    In the song, "Route Paradise," D2X says, "I'm getting older, I release resentment from my shoulder / forgiving my dad, myself, my mama, I was chosen." Often, instability while growing up instills feelings of anger and resent. D2X is reflective of his past-experiences, and the things that have instilled both positive & negative qualities within him. He soon realized these negative qualities were impacting his mental health; thus, impacting the people around him. D2X had to learn to forgive his parents, so that he can begin to forgive himself.
    Also discussed, changes from "The Color Blue" to "Hotel 1105," starting to write "Hotel 1105" as a celebration and ending in tragedy, and understanding that he doesn't have to have all the answers.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Sad Boy Radio CXXXII: Now That You're Gone? (Senite Interview)

    Sad Boys For Real! Chicago artist, Senite, visits PVTSTCK to discuss learning to love music, growing up fast after the loss of her brother, failed friendships/relationships, and healing from past traumas.

    In the song, "Billionaire," Senite sings, "If I charged for how much I loved / I’d be a billionaire right now." A regret that most people carry nowadays is trying to save a relationship for longer than we should have, or even just giving more love than a person deserved out of us. Senite is a person driven by love, whether that be for her family, friends, or whomever she is in a relationship with. Due to carrying her heart on her sleeve, she's had to heal herself & pick up the broken pieces that were left behind from each heart shattering experience.
    Also discussed, performing with The Roots in 2009, concept behind her EP titles, hating music school, and growing up as the odd one out in her family.

    1 hr 15 min

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