The Str8OutDaDen Podcast

Chakkra Tara: Black Milk Motivation, DAHLIA & Bars For Days Yep you read that right Chakkra Tara is the next guest on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The New Jersey native, now residing in Atlanta, sat down with us to talk the noise he is making with his DAHLIA album. To say this guy is humble would be an understatement. What I will say though is that he is a dope emcee who truly knows his purpose and is 100% focused on the journey. We spoke on how he got his start, his relationship with producer Wino Willy, along with an ill story about a chance encounter with producer/emcee Black Milk. Of course we got bars and plenty of them at that. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Chakkra Tara On The Str8OutDaDen Podcast appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Chakkra Tara On The Str8OutDaDen Podcast appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

Ron Shirley II A Soulful Dude This week we switch from hip-hop to some soul with our latest guest on the Str8OutDaDen Podcast. Lazies meet Ron Shirley II (and don’t forget the II). This one was a bit different from most podcast we do. We went back to our old method of hitting record mid convo and allowing you guys to catch up to speed. The REBEL FOREST artist gave us details of how he started singing at the age of six. We also got into some real talk about goals and in depth convo about how to channel vision and goals. Definitely a dope episode. Did I mention this dude can SANG?!?!? So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Ron Shirley II On The Str8OutDaDen Podcast appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Ron Shirley II On The Str8OutDaDen Podcast appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

New Year Same Podcast I know its been a while since we did one of these, but this year we wanted to kick things off a bit differently for the Str8OutDaDen Podcast with a special New Years Edition. We did a couple of things outside the norm, including taking some calls, playing some music and getting you Lazies caught up to speed on everything Str8OutDaDen. We spoke with Tony Millions & Topiq on the phone while we awaited our special guest, Sha’Lil. Man he had a lot to say and honestly it was a much needed conversation. We spoke on challenges within the industry and progression of our communities. Plus you know it wouldn’t be a podcast without bars. Sha’Lil tackled our #VinylConversations segment with ease over a couple of instrumentals from the Shaft soundtrack. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: New Years Edition appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: New Years Edition appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

What does Marvxxl, Andy Williams and Aretha Franklin have in common? For our latest podcast we sat down with Detroit born emcee Marvxxl. Now residing in Atlanta, he gave us some background of his story and why he traveled to the Peach state, along with his childhood upbringing in Detroit. You may be familiar with the name from his “Goodnight” single that is circulating the net right now. He breaks down the creative process of that record and clues us in on some upcoming projects in the works. Of course we got bars. Listen as he takes on the Andy Williams and Aretha Franklin records during our #VinylConversations segment. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Marvxxl appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Marvxxl appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

After the news about 106 & Park coming to an end broke, it was only right that we got one of the members of 106 & Park Hall of Fame, Freestyle Friday Series to stop by Da Den to talk with us on our latest episode of The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. Lazies meet SunNY. The Rochester, NY native has been in Atlanta for some time now and when we ran into each other at the A3C Festival last month, we extended an invitation and the homie accepted. We only got him for 40 minutes but this episode is packed with gems. Not only did he share the story behind signing with So So Def, he also broke down how freestylers can still make hit records and even dropped a gem when he said his “Soul Of a Hustler” record was actually a freestyle. SunNY brought us up to speed with his Sucka Free Athletics campaign that he is pushing as an initiative to bring Health to Hip-Hop and talked his upcoming project Cognac And One Leafs. Of course you know we couldn’t have the 106 & Park Freestyle Friday Hall of Fame member in Da Den and not get bars. Lets just say #VinylConversations was bananas! So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: SunNY appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: SunNY appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

This has to be by far the quickest turn around for a guest on the podcast. Remember a couple of days ago when we named our Sunday Spotlight artist? Well I told you that I would try my best to get this guy to come through and lucky for all of us he did. Lazies meet Brown…again. The Nashville emcee and his manager fell through Da Den to talk how he got his start, his Hattie B’s pregame ritual before shows, the meaning behind his 7:22 EP and more. We even got the homie to do our #VinylConversations segment and lets just say this one was entertaining. Can we say Eddie Murphy? So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Brown appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Brown appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

You may have heard us talk about our latest guest on the Str8OutDaDen podcast a couple of times in the past couple of weeks. This Richmond emcee has something that a lot of upcoming rappers fail to realize the importance of having; a dope show. Lazies meet Komplex. Now residing in Atlanta, he talks his journey to the city along with having a passion for music that his mother supported. We also get into the importance of making timeless music and upcoming projects. Plus we couldn’t let him leave without doing #VinylConversations. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! THIS PODCAST WAS SPONSORED BY CLASSIK CLOTHING. SHOP CLASSIK & USE PROMO CODE STR8 FOR $5 OFF. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Komplex appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Komplex appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

We all know that technology can be a gift and a curse at times and for our latest podcast another gift was given. This is the best example of being active on your social media. Lazies meet Rod McCoy. The Alabama native currently residing in Atlanta, who we met after starting a conversation on Twitter one night. The homie sat with us and gave a detailed account of his journey of playing ball to leaving school for the military, which eventually led him to the studio. Rod also gave us some insight on his upcoming joint album with Synik (which is available for pre-order here), spoke on what really happens when you invest in your own career and of course we got bars. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! THIS PODCAST WAS SPONSORED BY CLASSIK CLOTHING. SHOP CLASSIK & USE PROMO CODE STR8 FOR $5 OFF. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Rod McCoy appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Rod McCoy appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

By now you should have heard this name mentioned quite a few times lately on Da Den. Trust me its for good reason. Our latest guest on the podcast, first made his way on Da Den back in March with a record entitled “Coolest“. Lazies meet Zulu FaZ. Now residing in Atlanta, the Zimbabwe born emcee shares his story with us. We got very specific in his journey to music, that included stepping out on faith and moving to the city. We also spoke on his transition from producing to rhyming and the importance of connecting with the people through live shows. Definitely worth ALL 80 minutes. Oh and how could I forget that the homie freestyles over classic instrumentals from Keith Science. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! THIS PODCAST WAS SPONSORED BY CLASSIK CLOTHING. SHOP CLASSIK & USE PROMO CODE STR8 FOR $5 OFF. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Zulu FaZ appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Zulu FaZ appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

Back when we started this podcast; one of the first people I sat with was Abib Jahleel and TRUTH of The Winning Team. During that time Coop had just dropped a dope project by the name of PimpTightPlaya and shortly after was in the military. He missed that first convo, but luckily for us all he was in attendance along with Abib and TRUTH for our latest podcast. The Winning Team spoke on how they crew came to fruition, gave us some insight on their upcoming album The Losers Win Again (check out the artwork here) and broke down how they are becoming a one stop shop indy label. Oh and we couldn’t forget about the bars. Listen as the whole crew goes in over the classic MC Lyte “Brooklyn” instrumental. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: The Winning Team appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: The Winning Team appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

I guess its safe to say we have been on somewhat of a roll lately with our podcast. Today is no different as we sat down with Atlanta emcee Quan Maserati. The way we met is a true definition of networking. The both of us happened to have the same barber and he thought it would be a good idea that we linked up. Thankfully we did. The homie gave us an exclusive breakdown of his debut project #iCantDie, along with an honest account of his life and music. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Quan Maserati appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Quan Maserati appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

Yesterday we were back in Da Den and man was it a treat. Some of you may be familiar with our latest guest from his “Olin” single that dropped a couple of months ago. If that didn’t jog your memory, that’s cool because we learn everything there is to know about Spooks McGhie. From being homeless to being arrested to overcoming it all with his amazing talents. The Atlanta resident takes us through his personal testimony. To say this one is dope is a true understatement…don’t believe? Relax and Listen for yourself. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Spooks McGhie appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Spooks McGhie appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

For our latest podcast we traveled far away from Da Den. Instead we took the show on the road literally; recording from the comfort of my car. Our guest fit the mold perfectly for our unconventional recording method for this interview. Lazies meet Chiiirp. The Detroit native now residing in Atlanta, met me in Little 5 Points to talk about everything from art, music, life and the meaning of those “iii” in her name. We started off the podcast reminiscing on how I first came to learn about who she was and from there on, things feel in place. We even got into a new segment called “Art Speak”, as tried my best to interpret Chiiirp’s paintings she brought along. Very dope episode to say the least and we capped it all off with her freestyling to some of my beats right off the laptop. So hey you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Chiiirp appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Chiiirp appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

For our latest podcast we were joined by Creative Loafing 2013 Best Local Hip-Hop Act Tom P and his homie Paul T. Boy did we have fun with this one! Tom P talks his early start, grinding on the indy scene and shares hilarious stories of being on tour with Tech N9ne, MGK, Bone Thugs N Harmony and more. Oh yeah plus we got some crazy bars from the homie as well. As a matter of fact we have an autographed copy of Tom P’s The Preacher’s Kid for one lucky listener. How to win? Drop a comment and tell us what song Tom P freestyles over during our #VinylConversations segment. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Tom P appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Tom P appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.

A couple of weeks back Plewto Smith was our Sunday Spotlight artist and after a few exchanges back and forth over Facebook, it was time to get him in Da Den for a podcast. Oh the hilarity that ensued. Classic episode today and stories upon stories, including life in high school, wanting to be a singer and more. Of course we got in a freestyle during our #VinylConversations segment. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Plewto Smith appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast. The post Str8OutDaDen Podcast: Plewto Smith appeared first on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast.