5Much (Baby Stone Gorillas) on LA Street Culture, Building Baby Stone Gorillas, Az Chike, The Jungles, Group Success, Rap Fame, Networking & Rappers Being Indicted for Lyrics | Mile High Minute

Baby Stone Gorillas' 5Much sits down with Mile High Minute for a conversation about life growing up on the west side of Los Angeles, how Baby Stone Gorillas unexpectedly became one of the hottest rap groups in California, and what it's like navigating success while staying true to where you come from. Throughout the interview, 5Much reflects on starting music only a year before the group's rise, building chemistry with the rest of Baby Stone Gorillas, the importance of networking, chasing platinum records, and why seeing someone from your own neighborhood succeed changes how an entire community thinks about what's possible. He also gives his perspective on LA's music scene, dream collaborations, No Jumper, Cam Capone, Az Chike, and the growing concern of rap lyrics being used against artists in criminal cases. In this episode:Growing up on the west side of Los AngelesHow Baby Stone Gorillas formedStarting rap just one year before blowing upThe group's first studio sessionsTheir early SoundCloud and YouTube releasesBuilding momentum in LA's competitive rap sceneWhy networking is essential for artistsLessons from making music with friendsThe influence of The Jungles and local cultureAppearing on Cam Capone and No JumperUpcoming music and future projectChasing platinum recordsStaying together as a group vs. solo careersFavorite Baby Stone Gorillas recordsTouring goals and expanding outside CaliforniaDream collaborationsAdvice for upcoming artistsStarting an LLC and treating music like a businessPositive influence on younger artistsFame, success, and handling attentionRap lyrics being used in criminal investigationsFinal shout-outs and upcoming performancesEvery interview on Mile High Minute is focused on giving artists the opportunity to tell their stories beyond the music. From career beginnings to industry insight and personal experiences, these conversations document the voices shaping today's hip-hop culture.Subscribe for more interviews with rising artists, established names, producers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influential voices from across the culture.