Hip Hop radio personality Bootleg Kev interviews guests, talks hip hop, and any & everything else that he is interested in. Video versions of the interviews are on YouTube.
I went to Buffalo and sat down with Conway to discuss his new album. We spoke on how he got Ludacris on the project, working closely with JID, how the members of Griselda are growing apart, and we actually found out about DMX's passing during the interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kid Ink Interview on The Bootleg Kev Podcast - In this episode I talk with Kid Ink about "Show Me" becoming so big at the beginning of his career, going independent and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I talk to Doobie about being inspired by Jordin Sparks, working without cocaine and his overall experience as an artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I speak with Carl Crawford on formerly managing Megan Thee Stallion, currently managing Erica Banks and the infamous 'BUSS IT' Challenge, the direction of Texas hip hop, his MLB career and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I speak with Benny the Butcher about his latest project "The Plugs I Met 2", why he didn't have any Griselda features on the project, his features with Drake, flying to California to get a Jay-Z feature, and he recalls his time getting shot in late 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ricky Williams Interview on The Bootleg Kev Podcast | Ricky Williams talks normalizing marijuana in the NFL, any regrets about his time in the league, recalls his time getting drafted, linking up with Master P, his experience with DMT and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
YBN Nahmir comes by to promote is new album. He speaks on YBN breaking up, his obsession with old school cars, crack, and so much more hilarity 😂 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dallas Martin Interview on The Bootleg Kev Podcast - In this episode, Atlantic A&R Dallas Martin talks about his upbringing into the music industry, signing Nipsey Hussle & Roddy Ricch, working with Rick Ross, the creation of Meek Mill's "Dreams and Nightmares", and gives advice regarding A&Ring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Seddy Hendrinx discusses his first time working at Outkast's legendary studio, working on his personal relationship, and manifesting a deal with DJ Drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Snow Tha Product talks being an independent rapper, her former deal with Atlantic, choosing her fanbase over money, the Mexican rapper label, parenting, and being respected as a female rapper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Bootleg Kev talks to Big U about his Hulu/FX show Hip Hop Uncovered, signing Nipsey Hussle to a 10 year contract, being a power broker, the unity walk he set up after Nipsey's death, and sending 1500 kids to college through his football program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wack 100 Interview on The Bootleg Kev Podcast: In this episode, Bootleg Kev talks to Wack 100 about his recent comments regarding Meek Mill & Tekashi 6ix9ine, working with Nipsey Hussle, the disagreements between 50 Cent & The Game, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 42, I sit down with Guapdad 4000 who made a huge buzz for himself for his 'Scammer' Rapping and being on multiple records for Dreamville's 'ROTD3'. We talk about how he got on J. Cole's radar, at one point of his life being a PIMP, scamming advice and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, I speak with Jesse of Nelk Boys about the success of their YouTube Channel, favorite and least pranks, SWAT showing up during a prank, Full Send, and projects coming for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 40, I sit down with EarthGang to talk about how they got signed to Dreamville, the best strip clubs in Atlanta, comparisons to Outkast, learning recording techniques from 6lack, their pescatarian diet, working on Revenge of The Dreamers III, and MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 39, I sit down with Haiti Babii to talk about his viral freestyle moment from 2019 with me and DJ Hed, his new album Trap Art, what it's like trying to break into the industry being from Stockton, how he linked up with Wyclef Jean, digging through the crates to learn from legendary artists, and MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 38, I sit down with DJ Drama & Generation Now to talk about their legendary history in the rap game, the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series and the mixtape era, how they discovered Lil' Uzi Vert, the success of Jack Harlow, why Atlanta has had the most dominant run in Hip Hop history, how Drama and Cannon getting arrested changed the mixtape game forever, what makes them interested in signing an artist, how DJ Drama linked up with Jeezy, and MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
In Episode 37, I sit down with DDG to talk about his new music, why he doesn't like being called a YouTube rapper, his public relationship with Rubi Rose, why he writes all of his own rhymes, how he started making 6 figures a month by uploading to YouTube daily, if he would fight Jake Paul for a check, investing in Bitcoin, why every girl in the world should have an Only Fans account, and SO MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In Episode 36, I sit down with $tupid Young from Long Beach, CA. We talk on everything from his new album "From Here On Out" to how he linked up withe frequent collaborator MBNel, how he missed out on Lil' Baby and Nipsey Hussle features, being locked up with Drakeo The Ruler as a juvenile, how an Asian Crip Set formed in Long Beach, how being a rapper is the most dangerous job, and MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In Episode 35, I sit down with Pasadena's own Katori Walker to talk about his new EP "Idols" where he dedicates songs to his favorite MCs, who the best rappers in the game are, DaBaby's music video being similar to one of his, Top Dawg calling him wanting to sign him, hi favorite album of 2020, and MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 34, I sit down with Crenshaw's own, J Stone, to talk about his new album The Definition of Pain, how Nipsey Hussle came up with the name of his album, finding out Roddy Ricch is his blood cousin, the police killing his mother when he was 3 years old, Nipsey bringing him to the studio as soon as he got out of jail, the current state of LA hip hop, the legal system being designed for people to be in and out of jail, if there will be another Nipsey Hussle album, and MUCH MORE! See omnyst...
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In Episode 32, I sit down with Drakeo The Ruler, who was recently released from prison, to talk about his time being incarcerated, writing over 200 songs in jail, his lifestyle changes after being released, the current LA music scene, rappers using his style, rappers having to check in due to street politics when they come to LA, the possibility of a new joint project with 03 Greedo, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In Episode 31, I sit down with South Carolina's own Blacc Zacc, to talk about his new music, who the first artist to cosign him was, his relationship with Da Baby, the importance of the Carolina in building a music career, the biggest L he took in the streets, how he invests his money outside of music, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 30, I sit down with the legendary Pete Rock to chop it up about his new instrumental album "Petestrumentals 3" with his band the Soul Brothers, who his favorite newer lyricists are, who he'd like to work with in the future, his take on the current state of hip hop, working with Kanye West, how he met Nas, who is favorite producers of all time are, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 29, I sit down with Price, 1/2 of Audio Push, to talk about his new album "CLRD", the years with HS87 and Hit-Boy, why he' staying an independent artist, how bad his firs record deal was, the importance of financial freedom, and we get into a long argument over the importance of voting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 28, I sit down with Jae Millz, formerly of Young Money Records, to talk about his new project "Wood Panel Walls", his relationship with Lil' Wayne, his 10 year span with Young Money, the times Drake and Nicki Minaj got kicked out of Young Money, ghostwriting in hip hop, who won the Pusha T and Drake battle, why people should say Jay-Z has ghostwriters if they hold that against Drake, the time Lil' Wayne had a seizure on a private jet, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
In Episode 27, I sit down with the Goodie Mob to talk about their legacy, linking back up with Organized Noize to create their new album "Survival Kit", starting fashion trends in Hip Hop, how they got Andre 3000 back in the studio on the new album, career regrets, Cee-Lo's solo success and how it affected the group, getting back to their roots, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we have the Carolina homie Toosii on the podcast. To say the least it was a very hilarious and interesting conversation. From stories about sleeping with men's wive's who are locked up, to threatening to put hands onto Lil Pump; this is a great listen. He even slides into a celebrity's DM's LIVE on the podcast! Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 25, I sit down with Harlem's own JR Writer. We talk about his history in music and how he met Cam'ron and got involved with Dipset, the possibilities of a Dipset reunion, who the best rappers out of Harlem are, his new project "I Really Rap Too", what it's like being in the studio with Lil' Wayne, his 2 year prison bid and how it changed him, the state of lyricism in the rap game, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
