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In this cinematic and inspiring episode, host Vince Serrano sits down with Tampa icon Tom G — the artist, entrepreneur, and community leader who put the city on the map. From his early beginnings in East Tampa to breaking Billboard charts and owning one of the hottest food trucks in Florida, Tom G shares his blueprint for longevity, independence, and giving back.💥 Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Vince Serrano welcomes Tampa legend Tom G00:25 – “Who is Tom G?”: Father, artist, leader, and voice of the city01:10 – Growing up in Tampa & what the city means to him02:07 – Why he made it his mission to put Tampa on the map03:25 – Tom G’s roots in music and family influence04:05 – His father “The Music Man” and the Tampa DJ movement05:10 – Making his first tapes & learning how to record06:15 – Shouting out Tampa hoods and building local support07:20 – The moment “City Boy” was born08:10 – Breaking Tampa radio: how WTMP gave him his first shot09:10 – Behind the record: how “City Boy” changed the city’s sound10:00 – The origin story behind the viral City Boy dance11:15 – How the Tampa club scene helped the song explode12:40 – Turning Tampa nightclubs into launchpads for the hit14:00 – When “City Boy” went national and hit Billboard Charts15:10 – Linking up with Bigga Rankin & Slip-N-Slide connections16:25 – The call from Lil Duval that changed everything18:00 – Duval’s viral “Real City Boys” moment19:25 – Re-recording the remix & shooting the video in Tampa20:45 – Performing at the BET Awards & representing the Lightning22:00 – Transition from local to national recognition23:10 – Working with T.I., Rod Wave, and Florida’s elite24:30 – Becoming Tampa’s “Godfather of Music”26:00 – Building Team Fetti and mentoring younger artists27:40 – Addressing city critics & staying authentic30:00 – Launching Snack Trap Food Truck31:20 – Balancing entrepreneurship, food, and music33:00 – Giving back during hurricane season & community outreach35:00 – Donating clothes & supporting local youth37:00 – Surviving a food truck explosion and coming back stronger39:00 – Mental recovery & perspective after the accident41:00 – What’s next: movies, more businesses, and new ventures42:40 – The vision for a “Black Tie Street Orchestra” concert43:20 – Advice for upcoming artists: faith, resilience & focus44:40 – Vince gives Tom G his flowers 🌹45:40 – Tom G shares what’s next for his podcast & YouTube journey🔥 About the Guest:Tom G is one of Tampa’s most influential hip-hop artists — a pioneer of the Florida bounce movement, BET Award performer, and serial entrepreneur. From “City Boy” to SnackTrap, he continues to innovate and lead by example in music, business, and community service.🎧 Stream on all platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.📍 Guest: @TomG813🎥 Host:  @iamvinceserrano #YoungestInTheYachtClub, #TomG, #TampaLegend, #CityBoy, #FloridaMusic, #TampaBay, #SnackTrap, #VinceSerrano, #BETAwards, #RodWave, #LilDuval, #FloridaHipHop, #TeamFetti, #TampaMusicScene, #BlackExcellence, #EntrepreneurLife, #Podcast, #FloridaCulture,
By Vince SerranoIn this cinematic and inspiring episode, host Vince Serrano sits down with Tampa icon Tom G — the artist, entrepreneur, and community leader who put the city on the map. From his early beginnings in East Tampa to breaking Billboard charts and owning one of the hottest food trucks in Florida, Tom G shares his blueprint for longevity, independence, and giving back.💥 Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Vince Serrano welcomes Tampa legend Tom G00:25 – “Who is Tom G?”: Father, artist, leader, and voice of the city01:10 – Growing up in Tampa & what the city means to him02:07 – Why he made it his mission to put Tampa on the map03:25 – Tom G’s roots in music and family influence04:05 – His father “The Music Man” and the Tampa DJ movement05:10 – Making his first tapes & learning how to record06:15 – Shouting out Tampa hoods and building local support07:20 – The moment “City Boy” was born08:10 – Breaking Tampa radio: how WTMP gave him his first shot09:10 – Behind the record: how “City Boy” changed the city’s sound10:00 – The origin story behind the viral City Boy dance11:15 – How the Tampa club scene helped the song explode12:40 – Turning Tampa nightclubs into launchpads for the hit14:00 – When “City Boy” went national and hit Billboard Charts15:10 – Linking up with Bigga Rankin & Slip-N-Slide connections16:25 – The call from Lil Duval that changed everything18:00 – Duval’s viral “Real City Boys” moment19:25 – Re-recording the remix & shooting the video in Tampa20:45 – Performing at the BET Awards & representing the Lightning22:00 – Transition from local to national recognition23:10 – Working with T.I., Rod Wave, and Florida’s elite24:30 – Becoming Tampa’s “Godfather of Music”26:00 – Building Team Fetti and mentoring younger artists27:40 – Addressing city critics & staying authentic30:00 – Launching Snack Trap Food Truck31:20 – Balancing entrepreneurship, food, and music33:00 – Giving back during hurricane season & community outreach35:00 – Donating clothes & supporting local youth37:00 – Surviving a food truck explosion and coming back stronger39:00 – Mental recovery & perspective after the accident41:00 – What’s next: movies, more businesses, and new ventures42:40 – The vision for a “Black Tie Street Orchestra” concert43:20 – Advice for upcoming artists: faith, resilience & focus44:40 – Vince gives Tom G his flowers 🌹45:40 – Tom G shares what’s next for his podcast & YouTube journey🔥 About the Guest:Tom G is one of Tampa’s most influential hip-hop artists — a pioneer of the Florida bounce movement, BET Award performer, and serial entrepreneur. From “City Boy” to SnackTrap, he continues to innovate and lead by example in music, business, and community service.🎧 Stream on all platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.📍 Guest: @TomG813🎥 Host:  @iamvinceserrano #YoungestInTheYachtClub, #TomG, #TampaLegend, #CityBoy, #FloridaMusic, #TampaBay, #SnackTrap, #VinceSerrano, #BETAwards, #RodWave, #LilDuval, #FloridaHipHop, #TeamFetti, #TampaMusicScene, #BlackExcellence, #EntrepreneurLife, #Podcast, #FloridaCulture,