In this episode of Rip City Basement, Brenboy sits down with Russell and Father Nature, two rising hip-hop artists from Roseburg, OR, making their radio debut. The duo dives into their journey in music, their influences, and the creative process behind their new album, "Momentum". From small-town grind to big ambitions, they share raw insights on crafting their sound and pushing their artistry forward. Tune in for an exclusive look at their story, their music, and what’s next for these...
Feb 25, 2025•29 min
In this extreme sports edition of Rip City Basement, Brenboy sits down with Hunter Hess , the high-flying, boundary-pushing SuperPipe Skier from Bend, OR, who’s repping Team USA and throwing down at the X-Games. 🌎🏆 From carving up Mt. Bachelor as a kid to stomping insane tricks on the world’s biggest stages, Hunter has been putting Oregon on the map in the freestyle ski scene. You might’ve seen him sending it in X-Games Real Ski, linking up with his ski crew for jaw-dropping edits, or riding a...
Feb 07, 2025•22 min
Portland’s rising star Tiff2icy steps into the spotlight with her debut single “Weekend” 🌟! In her first-ever live radio interview, Tiff joins the Rip City Basement Podcast to talk about her journey into music, her creative process, and what it’s like working with Jason Navarrete from the legendary production duo Yellow Trash Can. 🎛️🔥 Recorded at Burn Money Music in SE Portland, “Weekend” is a vibey anthem that’s putting Tiff on the map in the PNW hip hop scene. Get the inside scoop on how th...
Dec 10, 2024•22 min
Get ready for an inside look at the laid-back, chill vibes of pro skateboarder Cory Juneau as he joins us for an exclusive interview at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open in Portland! 🛹🔥 Known for his smooth style and technical prowess, Cory has made waves in the skateboarding world, including earning a bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for park skateboarding. Whether he's dominating the park or keeping things light-hearted off the board, Cory brings a refreshing energy to the scene. In this ...
Oct 07, 2024•10 min
Join us for an unfiltered deep dive with pro skateboarder Clay Kreiner at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open in Portland! 🎤 Clay doesn’t hold back as he breaks down his journey, revealing what it takes to stay at the top of his game in the high-stakes world of skateboarding. From pushing the boundaries of his limits to competing on the biggest stages, Clay's story is a wild ride of passion, risk-taking, and raw talent. 🛹💥 Clay shares his secrets on staying mentally tough through gnarly competition...
Oct 07, 2024•23 min
Get ready to dive into the epic rise of pro skateboarder Braden Hoban, straight from the streets of San Diego to the spotlight at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open! 🛹🔥 In this exclusive interview on the Rip City Basement podcast, hosted by Brenboy, Braden talks about his journey of becoming pro, the thrill of competing at one of the biggest skate events in the world, and what it took to land 3rd place with unforgettable runs in all 3 rounds. 🎙️🏆 Whether you’re a die-hard skate fan, someone who l...
Oct 01, 2024•15 min
Get ready for an exclusive deep dive with pro skateboarder Chris Joslin at the 2024 ROCKSTAR Energy Open in Portland, OR! 🛹🔥 In this epic episode of Rip City Basement, hosted by Brenboy, we sit down with the legendary Chris Joslin to talk about skateboarding at one of the biggest skate competitions of the year, his journey as a Rockstar Energy athlete, and what it really takes to be a top street skater in the world. 🌍💪 Chris opens up about the highs, the grind, and the love he’s got for skat...
Oct 01, 2024•13 min
Discover the Magic of Music with Trenelius and Berahmand on Rip City Basement. Dive into the world of music creation and innovation with these talented individuals who are taking creativity to the next level in the studio. Hailing from Las Vegas, Trenelius is an artist known for his honesty and authenticity in music. With a unique ability to blend multiple flavors and styles, he creates songs that resonate deeply with listeners. Whether it’s a soulful ballad or an upbeat anthem, his music always...
Jun 26, 2024•36 min
Get familiar with FNB Chain, as he sits down with Brenboy and talks his process of making music and the philosophy behind how and why he approaches his craft the way he does. Tap-in to learn more on IG: @ripcitybasement Like the beats you're hearing in the background? Check out RCB Beat Store and shop for your next single, EP, or album hit with the hottest, professionally mixed and mastered beats: www.ripcitybasement.com...
Jun 19, 2024•29 min
🎧🌟 Catch this special episode featuring DJ Cherry and Allenk1d, two of the most prominent DJs in the Downtown Portland scene! 🌟🎧 These Latin DJ maestros blend the best of Latin music with Hip Hop, creating electrifying vibes that light up the dance floor. Known for hosting some of the biggest and wildest parties at the clubs, DJ Cherry and Allenk1d always bring the heat! 🔥 Tune in to hear their story, music, and what makes their events the ultimate experience! 🎶💃🕺...
Jun 11, 2024•47 min
iLOVEMAKONNEN returns to Rip City Basement to chop it up with Brenboy on 90.7FM KBOO in Portland, OR. This time, Makonnen brings with him music artist/producer Rich Daytona for his first interview with RCB, to talk about his origins with music, playing college football, recovery life, and more. Tap-in with both Mak and Rich on IG to keep up with the latest drops! @ilovemakonnen @richdaytona1 More interviews, beats for sale, and services for artists and producers.. check out our website www.ripci...
Feb 27, 2024•31 min
Rose Gold Shaun came thru the Basement and got real with us about his music journey. From almost giving up..to making his hottest track “Asshole” RSG shows his resilience and strength to dig a little deeper personally and musically. Follow him on IG @rg.shaun
Jun 26, 2023•6 min
Twixx Williams is a young genius creative from Portland, OR with expertise in high-level video production. In this episode of RCB, Twixx and Brenboy talk about the importance of branding yourself as a creative and giving props to the homies who have been there since day 1. Twixx breaks down the genesis of Pink Beanie, a recognizable brand and logo he started a few years ago after launching his independent career as a videographer. To get more familiar with Twixx and all of his creative projects....
Jun 24, 2023•13 min
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes (2010), Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft – maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound. With two albums debuting in the Top 30 and multiple JUNO nominations, Wood is a 5-time Canadian Folk Music Award-nominee whose songs have been heard on high-profile programs such ...
Apr 26, 2023•28 min
ILOVEMAKONNEN stops by the Rip City Basement to chat with Brenboy and play a few songs from his catalog. We get to hear 3 hand selected songs from MAKONNEN, and a couple more of Brenboy’s favorites off the new ‘Stay Hydrated’ album which dropped at the end of 2022. The superstar singer/rapper released 10 projects last year including 3 albums and a few collabs with Yellow Trash Can, NBA Youngboy, and Rich Daytona. MAKONNEN talks about his history with music and creative process, explaining that h...
Mar 09, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 11
King Chip a.k.a. Chip The Ripper sits down with Brenboy before he goes on stage with Kid Cudi at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. With a handful of major features and several party anthem hits, he has proven himself to be a staple in hip-hop and continues to connect with new fans during this tour. Chip talks to Bren about his new album in the works, and points out that he is the same person on and off stage. He doesn't have a pre-game ritual before his performances; he just goes out th...
Sep 14, 2022•16 min
In this episode, Snow Tha Product calls in and talks to Brenboy about her upcoming show in Portland. Snow announces her decision to go fully independent as an artist, and gives advice to other independent artists on how to grow a fan base from the ground up. Tap-in with her on social media and follow us for more Snow updates @ripcitybasement. Featured beats by: Mehdi Laaziri
Jul 18, 2022•10 min
The Vegas rapper Toxsikk taps in with RCB while he’s on tour with Dizzy Wright and Demrick. He brought up a good point about vocals on stage. Your performance vox set up is gonna be different than what you’re used to in the studio. So you gotta consider that when building your set for tour. Have y’all experienced this? Hit us up on IG @ripcitybasement
May 22, 2022•13 min
Bridging the gap between Hip Hop fanatics' demand to hear technique, and Portland's electronic obsession. In this episode, Brenboy sits down with PNW legendary producer and rapper 6ix, coming straight outta P-town. Follow him on IG: @iam6ix
Sep 16, 2021•57 min•Ep. 12
Bridging the gap between Hip Hop fanatics' demand to hear technique, and Portland's electronic obsession. Brenboy sits down with Pop/Rock Producer Sean Berahmand to talk about the process and mindset of someone who plays several instruments, releasees solo projects, and produces for several other artists in town. "As the producer of my song 'Blueberry Pancakes', Sean was hella fun to work with in the studio. His energy and love for his production work is top level. I serially loved every step of...
Sep 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 10
Debut album from Portland rapper Caspa Da Ghostman is nothing nice..it’s a proud reflection of the life of a home-grown hustler making moves. The project is filled with unique flows from Caspa and several powerhouse features from Snow Tha Product, Westside Boogie, Dizzy Wright, Cozmo, Demrick, Brenboy, and more. During this interview, we learn more about his process of making the album, along with how he got started in the rap game. Westcoast vibes with various flows. Tap-in with Da Ghostm...
Jun 14, 2021•24 min•Ep. 9
From pushing his own resume independently, to leveraging his attention for collabs, and then landing a major partnership with a pro baseball team, Kosha Dillz is a hard working lyrical rapper with madd ties to the Portland Hip Hop scene. Jersey born and raised, Kosha speaks on growing up 30 mins from Wu Tang on Staton Island, and gaining inspiration and collaborations from various hit makers in Hip Hop. During this interview, he tells Brenboy (host) a story about entering the battle rap scene wi...
May 03, 2021•18 min
Brenboy is joined by Director/Screenplay-Writer Paul Starkman to talk about his new indie film, staring Harlem's own Arnstar. 'Wheels' is about a young DJ finding his way in music, while dealing with his family's struggles in the streets of Brooklyn. After directing several competition reality shows, Paul decided to write his debut feature film about his hometown and the culture he grew up on, and still loves to this day. Starkman is known for his craftsmanship and attention to detail, which is ...
Mar 04, 2021•37 min
In this episode, Brenboy tours a 36,000-square-foot indoor cannabis facility with Co-Founder, President & CFO, Vishal Rungta to talk about their new dispensary, extraction lab, and wholesale distribution launch. C3 Industries is a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company with several product brands including the award-winning Cloud Cover Cannabis and Galactic Meds. They recently acquired a dispensary located on MLK Blvd in Portland, and will renovate and rebrand the store as High ...
Dec 14, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
HAFLife Entertainment, which includes some of PNW’s most talented artists, vibes out with Brenboy in the Rip City Basement. Co-Founder/CEO Ryan Reed walks us through the the creative process and explains how the team got linked up together. Roulette Delgato talks about how there is "something for everyone” on their new album Superhuman 2 The Evolution, along with their recent win in PDX’s Cypher in the Park competition. Kanideis shares with us their new song Cigarettes & Frappuccino’s as wel...
Sep 19, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
2Flights$ and Skinny SC talk with Brenboy about their creative process, origins, and influences. These young self-starters have been on the grind for over a year, building an audience through their high-school and featuring on two of our RCB showcases in NE Portland. Bringing some hard-hitting energy from the grimier side of hip-hop, 2Flight$ brings the heat and lyrical wordplay designed to keep the crown jumping. - spectRelm (Rip City Basement)
Sep 19, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Brenboy sits with rising PNW artist Notebook of Contempt to talk about his recent projects, along with his new connection at Burn Money Music. Since the beginning of 2019, we've been spinning Notebook's music on our radio show at 90.7FM KBOO. Along with the official press release from the station, he's been featured twice on our monthly showcase in NE Portland, where his fans show TF up and get turnt to his melodic flow and catchy hooks.
Sep 12, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
