DJ iAmPapaBeats & Swank Patrone tell their life stories on Talk about it with Franjez podcast episode 101

https://www.instagram.com/swankpatrone/ https://www.instagram.com/iampapabeats/ In this powerful episode of Talk About It with Franjez, we sit down with two of Yonkers' rising forces in the music scene—Swank Patrone and IAMPAPABEATS—to hear how their journey began and where it's headed. Swank Patrone was born in New Jersey, raised in Florida, and eventually made Yonkers, NY, his home. His music reflects grit, heart, and a passion for storytelling born from his cross-cultural upbringing. IAMPAPABEATS, born in the Bronx and raised in Florida, also landed in Yonkers where his creative path would fully ignite. A self-taught music engineer, producer, DJ, recording artist, and the founder of SYO Record Label and EVOH Events, Papa’s energy and drive built a platform that now uplifts local talent and elevates Yonkers nightlife. The two met as teens at Lincoln High School, and what started as friendship soon turned into collaboration. After graduation, they began making music together—creating beats, recording tracks, and growing their names in the underground scene. In this episode, we talk: How relocation shaped their identities Their Lincoln High School connection The grind of becoming self-made in music Community, loyalty, and pushing Yonkers culture forward This isn’t just a story about two artists—it’s a story about brotherhood, hustle, and building from the ground up. 📍 Filmed at The Yonkers Studio. Swank Patrone, IAMPAPABEATS, Yonkers Hip Hop, Lincoln High School Yonkers, SYO Record Label, EVOH Events, Yonkers music scene, Bronx artists, Florida to NY stories, Talk About It With Franjez #SwankPatrone #IAMPAPABEATS #YonkersNY #BronxToYonkers #HipHopStories #SelfMadeArtist #SYORecordLabel #EVOHEvents #LincolnHighSchool #TalkAboutItPodcast