Sauce Walka Explains Why Texas Hip-Hop Wins | DJ Akademiks, Zack TV & Hometown Support

Sauce Walka sits down with Mile High Minute and breaks down the importance of independent hip-hop media, Texas culture, and building real support from your hometown before expecting the rest of the world to tap in.In Part 2 of the conversation, Sauce Walka reflects on DJ Akademiks’ rise, remembers the late Zack TV and his impact on hip-hop media, and explains why Texas has developed such a deep network of blogs and platforms. He also speaks on the size and influence of Houston and Dallas and why “hometown spirit” is one of the most important pieces of building an artist’s identity and brand.Sauce Walka talks about:DJ Akademiks and the blogging eraThe late Zack TV and his impactTexas hip-hop media and blogging cultureHouston and DallasSupporting independent platformsRepresenting where you come fromWhy hometown spirit matters for artistsBuilding a connection with your local audienceThis is Part 2 of Mile High Minute’s four-part conversation with Sauce Walka.Follow Mile High Minute for more exclusive hip-hop interviews, artist conversations, and stories from Denver and beyond.