The Raxks and Studa Pod

Pt. 19 of Jstacks Edition welcomes Rico Da Writer for a conversation about his journey, his sound, and the qualities that separate him as an artist. From his favorite rappers growing up to the strong reactions people have to his voice, Rico discusses his versatility, his goals in music, and the meaning behind his name.

PYO Music: Rico Da Writer - Mr Smooth (snippet) 

(Recorded on May 10th, 2026) 

Pt. 18 of Jstacks Edition features the return of Rain for a gem-filled conversation with Studa. From discussing Drake’s Iceman and how she met Jstacks to breaking down her viral freestyle videos, acting background, and social media growth, Rain shares valuable insight for artists looking to expand their reach.

PYO Music: Rain - Lightning McQueen Prod by Flashy Sunrize 

(Recorded on May 10th, 2026) 

Episode 33 welcomes special guests Keith (Kmac) and Biggz 2 OGs as they join Raxks and Studa for a wide-ranging conversation on music and basketball. After discussing their favorite artists, top rappers, and the greatest mixtape runs, the crew gives their predictions for the upcoming NBA season and revisits the Knicks vs. Spurs Finals before closing with a passionate Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James GOAT debate, with Biggz representing Team Jordan and Studa standing firmly behind LeBron.

PYO Music: Trap Dickey feat OJ da Juiceman - Gettin Money Prod by K6WYA & ShekThisYours

(Recorded on July 18th, 2026) 

Artist J. Ford joins Studa for Pt. 17 of Jstacks Edition to share insights into his creative process, discuss the value of growing your audience through local performances, and offer his perspective on streaming and music releases. He also delivers a standout lesson on music publishing, making this episode a must-listen for independent artists.

PYO: ProdWithFlavor & Savvy Melado - Chandeliers Prod by ProdWithFlavor

(Recorded on May 10th, 2026)

Pt. 16 of Jstacks Edition features artist Kay Lavi as she joins Studa for a conversation about her passion for music, the importance of emotion in every record, and her pursuit of perfection as an artist. They also discuss her writing for others while maintaining her own identity, their personal journeys through baptism, and a deeply personal song she isn't ready to release.

PYO Music: BRNDN - On The Line Prod by Frank Rose & Nile Hargrove 

(Recorded on May 10th, 2026) 

Episode 32 features another round of music reviews as Studa breaks down the latest projects from Future, Chris Brown, Key Glock, Timbaland & Chlöe, BabyChiefDoit, and ApolloRed1, while Raxks reviews Rylo Rodriguez's SKATE. They also debate today's album trends, explaining why shorter tracklists and memorable album titles still matter. To close the episode, they discuss Jaylen Brown heading to Philadelphia, LeBron's future, the NBA Summer League, and react to the official Dune 3 trailer.

PYO Music: Marriott & Nemchel - Take It Away Prod by Studa (unreleased) 

(Recorded on July 10th, 2026) 

Pt. 15 of Jstacks Edition features Canada-based artist Kajé as she sits down with Studa to dive into her creative identity, her signature "Street Sophistication" approach, and why she believes her style belongs to another era. The conversation also explores Canada's music culture, the impact of Wolfgang on her journey, and how performing live continues to shape her sound.

PYO Music: Kajé - 1 in a Million Prod by SH8YNE08

(Recorded on May 10th, 2026) 

BRNDN returns for Pt. 14 of Jstacks Edition, joining Studa to reflect on his early days performing for college students before his career took off, how he connected with Jstacks, his songwriting process, and the moment he realized music was his true calling.

PYO Music: BRNDN - Pleasant Distractions Prod by Studa

(Recorded on May 10th, 2026) 

Episode 31 features a full album review as Raxks, Studa, Wokeuprich, and Jaqil sit down for a first listen of Ken Carson's Xperiment. They break down each track, share their reactions and ratings along the way, and close the episode with their overall scores after hearing the album from start to finish.

PYO Music: Wokeuprich - 10 Prod by Advm

(Recorded on July 3rd, 2026)

The man himself, Jstacks, is back for Pt. 13 of Jstacks Edition. Alongside Studa, he dives into what it takes to run successful music camps, the difference between those who maximize the opportunity and those who don't, his top producers, and how the talent and overall quality of the music continue to level up at every camp.

(Recorded on May 10th, 2026)