Episode 203: King Shampz

On episode 203 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with King Shampz! Hailing from West Philadelphia, King Shampz is a rap artist and CEO of Dead Wrong Records, a label which he started with his brother and producer Azzan. Since dropping the LP Dawn of the Dead on the Dead Wrong Records imprint in December 2020, King Shampz has continued to garner attention from the hip hop world with subsequent releases over the years. His 2024 album Rise of Corleone included the singles "Like That" and "West Philly 187," showcasing King Shampz' cadence and West Philly roots. The music video for "West Philly 187" drummed up a lot of organic attention on YouTube, helping widen his audience. On January 27th, King Shampz dropped his latest EP entitled Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1." The 5-track record highlights having a hustler's mentality, persevering through trauma, and street life. It ends with Shampz sending a positive message to fans on the track "Struggle And Tears" to not give up and keep going. In this episode, King Shampz talks with Mike about Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1, including the meaning behind the EP's artwork, having a hustler's mentality in whatever path you choose in life, some of the references included in the record, what Philadelphia was like at the height of Allen Iverson, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Struggle And Tears" off of Hustler's Renaissance Vol. 1 from King Shampz, available where you get your music! Follow King Shampz on Instagram @king_shampz. To stay up to date with King Shampz, visit https://linktr.ee/King_Shampz?fbclid=PA. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.