Lil Dubb, TJ Pluggin, WestsideKay & GDOE Interview: West Side Denver Rappers Talk Colorado Drill Scene, Street Life, Independent Grind, Upcoming Music, YouTube Success + Why Denver Is Up Next

Denver’s West Side has a new wave coming — and Lil Dubb, TJ Pluggin, WestsideKay, and GDOE say they’re bringing a completely different sound to Colorado rap.In this interview, the crew talks about growing up on the West Side of Denver, the rise of Colorado drill music, early viral records, staying independent, and why YouTube helped push their movement. They break down their creative process, upcoming projects, street realities, and why they believe Denver’s rap scene is finally starting to gain national attention.He talks about:• Growing up on Denver’s West Side• Colorado drill music origins• Bone Thugs, Chicago drill & West Coast influences• How “Extend Those” started blowing up• Building music organically on YouTube• Independent grind vs labels• Working with A1 Visuals & Forever Lazy• Upcoming EPs and music videos• Why Denver artists need more recognition• Texas, Cali & out-of-state connections• Advice for upcoming artists• The future of Denver’s rap scene• Staying authentic in music and lifeThis episode captures a raw moment in Denver hip-hop history as a new generation of artists pushes the city’s sound forward.🎙️ Mile High Minute — Denver’s #1 podcast for music, culture, sports & entrepreneurship.