Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Artist, Demetri Wiley, visits PVTSTCK to discuss his early love for music, becoming a cultural voice with his "Lost Loverboy," podcast, the experiences he's dealt with when searching for love from others & himself, and overcoming the darkest period in his life. In the song, "Lost Loverboy," Demetri says, "“I think it’s time I finally try find myself / I been running from love / just trynna hide Fromm all this pain I felt." Demetri often searched for love from other...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 16Ep. 7
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago rapper, Gado 2x, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss the highs & lows of his journey. From receiving features from G Herbo & Valee, to getting locked up for a weekend and being forced to reflect. Gado has faced many of his own struggles, but has continued to look for ways to elevate throughout his life. In the song, "First Day Out," Gado says, “Ain’t no criminal, I’m just misunderstood." A feeling that is consistently discussed for many creatives; for Gado, this feeli...
Aug 27, 2024•41 min
Sad Boys For Real! Interscope signed recording artist, Big Kay Beezy, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss overcoming a murder charge, singing to Interscope, becoming a dad, and being the role model that he never had. In the song, "Set The Record Straight," Beezy raps, "Screaming what’s up now / but deep inside I’m breaking down / and they not trynna see me smile." Beezy has endured more than most in this lifetime. From fighting for his life, losing close friends, and reaching the lowest point of his li...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Sad Boys For Real! No More Heroes Videographer, Sergio Esparza, slides to PVTSTCK to talk about his decision to quit school & pursue videography, Regrets from past decisions, and working with some of the biggest artists in Hip-Hop at this moment! In the song, "Eastside," Halsey says, "Seventeen and we got a dream to have a family / A house and everything in between / And then, oh, suddenly we turned twenty-three / Now we got pressure for taking our life more seriously." A feeling that every ...
Aug 27, 2024•46 min
Sad Boys For Real. R&B Singer, Jaas, slides to PVTSCK, to discuss her hiatus from music after her Debut EP, non-traditional view on cheating, toxic relationships, and learning & practicing self-love. In the song, "Unavailable," Jaas sings, "Pain is love, you know you taught me first / So I think I'll wash my hands with." A feeling that is all too familiar to everyone; even those who are too prideful to admit it. Through this experience, we learn what we will accept from love, as well as ...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Sad Boys For Real! Washington Wizards Forward, Richaun Holmes, invites us to discuss the struggles he's overcome to make it to the NBA, mental impact of being traded mid-season, and maintaining professionalism while dealing with adversity. In the song, "Soul Right," Femdot says, "Understand that in this world put your joy first / I seen a lot of things, but never a trailer on a hearst / so yes, build some, get some for the lineage / but doing so without living life is ridiculous." This is a sent...
Aug 26, 2024•46 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago singer, Munna Ikee, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his recent visit to No Jumper, the influence from growing up in O'Block, and the mental impact of losing close friends. Munna Ikee sings in his song, "Hope In My Hood," "I been tryna find hope, but I'm the hope in my hood," Ikee has witnessed the many phases his community has gone through. From the peaks of Chief Keef & King Von, to the losses of some of the people closest to him & his neighborhood. Ikee talks ab...
Aug 26, 2024•48 min
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 s...
Aug 26, 2024•37 min
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 stand...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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 spe...
Aug 26, 2024•54 min
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, h...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min
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, "...
Aug 26, 2024•49 min
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 peo...
Aug 26, 2024•25 min
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 relationshi...
Aug 26, 2024•52 min
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 a...
Aug 26, 2024•31 min
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...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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 p...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago artist, LaSalle Grandeur, slides to studio to discuss his latest album, losing both his parents, letting go of the pain from his past, and learning to live his truth. In the song, "Trusted Angels," Lasalle says, "imma leave when things get too affectionate / believe me, I don't wanna runaway / yet everyone love fades away," LaSalle has experiences loss from an early age, and has been forced to accept everything in life is temporary. At points, this pain has dictated th...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago rapper, Pronto Spazzout, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss creating Jiggy Music, the influence of street life, importance of parental figures, and healing from the loss of his cousin. In the remix of "Back in Blood," Pronto says, "I never rat / even on the opps / how you do that to your blood?" Maintaining your integrity & never switching up on those closest to you are values Pronto has carried throughout his life. Especially since these are the circumstances that cause...
Aug 26, 2024•52 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Rapper, Prez Harris, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss touring off his album, "Hourglass," pressure to succeed, feeling like time is passing him by, and balancing relationships & music. In the song, "Emotionless," Drake says, "I always hear people complain about the place that they live / That all the people here are fake and they got nothin' to give / 'Cause they been starin' at somebody else's version of ****." Drake touches on a feeling that everybody knows all too w...
Aug 26, 2024•49 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago actor & singer, Barton Fitzpatrick, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss working on "The Chi," learning to navigate fame, growing as a leader through the actor's strike, and the importance of becoming a father. G Eazy says in the song, "Time," "It's only a dream until it happens to you / But no one ever told me these things would be happening too." The song discusses the amazing things that we dream of in life, but that doesn't mean all of the bad things stop. Bartón's lif...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Chicago artist, Lil Blessin, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss working with Travis Scott & Zona Man, beating cancer twice, losing his grandma, and how his perspective on life has changed throughout the years. In the song, "Boat" Ed Sheeran says, "They say that all scars will heal but I know / Maybe I won't / But the waves won't break my boat." Blessin has been through more than most: not only battling cancer twice, but experiencing the loss of some of the closest people in his life. Through this,...
Nov 10, 2023•57 min
Sad boys For Real! Chicago artist, KAMI, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his recent album, "Its OK Loverrr," being raised by his grandma, reshaped view of death, and learning to let go as he grows to understand himself better. In the song, "Runaway," KAMI says, "You know what you just had did/ I had to learn to forgive/ right after all off these years, here I am / numbing my pain." Although the song was made 5 years ago, KAMI sees his music relating to him more & more as of recent; learning to ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Sad Boys For Real! Flawless Entertainment/Def Jam recording artist, Flex Sinatra, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss signing his recent deal, remaining a positive role model, how his childhood shaped him, and finding a new version of himself through every step of life. In the song, "Valuable," Flex Sinatra says, "You gotta give yourself forgiveness you can’t right every wrong,” Flex reflects on the mistakes he's made, and realizes that they don't define him. Allowing him to focus on his growth & f...
Nov 09, 2023•57 min
Sad Boys For Real! Owner of Classick studios, Chris Classick, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss managing Smino & Monte Booker, starting Classick studios, losing his mom at 18, and learning to let go of things that no longer serve a purpose. In the song, "End Of Youth," Ed Sheeran says, "Is this the ending of our youth when pain starts taking over? / I just don't know if I can ever just let it go / Everything's falling apart, when love is real, there's never closure / I guess it's all part of life...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago artist, Daylight Tone, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss working with CB MIX, getting fired from apple, dealing with his anxiety, and running away from his past traumas. In the song "Still Yours," Big Sean says, "Sometimes you gotta break your heart to save your sould." Often, there's situations & people that it hurts us to let go of, but we need to in order to grow. Daylight was forced to do this with not only his job, but his relationships; leading to the person we se...
Oct 04, 2023•54 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago DJ, Bae Wicked, slides to PVTSTCK to talk about being successful in a male dominated industry, finding herself as a person/mother after a nine-year relationship, prioritizing mental health, and the aftermath of her life-altering car accident. Big Sean said in the song, "Single Again," "I'm single again, blaming you is just so easy / But maybe the problem's me / I'm single again / Guess that's just the way it's gon' be / Maybe I should spend this time on me." Bae Wicked...
Oct 04, 2023•38 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago artist, KingTrey, slides to the studio to discuss his new album (The Southend Legend), being held at gunpoint as a kid, mental toll of living somewhere you’re “not accepted,” and the decisions that have made KingTrey who he is today. KingTrey says in his song “How Tony Became Trey,” “in 8th grade, them dudes came up & put a gun in my back / RIP TONY.” In this moment, everything changed for Trey. This is the moment that sent him to a neighborhood he felt like he did...
Oct 04, 2023•49 min
Sad Boys For Real! Pivot Gang member, Mfn Melo, slides to the studio to discuss the formation of Pivot Gang, moving through life without his best friends, having a daughter, and the experiences that have shaped him into the Melo we see today. Ed Sheeran says in the song Tides, "I have grown up, I am a father now /Everything has changed, but I am still the same somehow." Throughout life, we experience things that shape us as people; however, at the core we remain the same person we've always been...
Oct 04, 2023•33 min
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago artist, SONNY, slides to the studio & discusses the inspiration behind his name change from hatesonny to SONNY, being forced to "accept" his reality due to where he grew up, and learning to make music based on real life experiences & how to grow through them. SONNY says in his song, "Trynna Heal," "Know all the mistakes I made just made me the man I am / always come through, try to play my part / I'm just trynna do everything I can / for me, my fam, my gang, my...
Oct 04, 2023•39 min
