Tampa Legend Nardo Lord Drak on Streets, Spirituality & Keeping Kids Off The Block

  **🎤 No Chaser Live Talk Podcast: Nardo "Lord Drak" Full Interview – Tampa Rapper, Producer & Engineer Reveals DRA Movement, Ifa Spirituality & Youth Empowerment!**   In this raw, unfiltered episode of the **No Chaser Live Talk Podcast**, host Remy Roe sits down with Tampa legend **Nardo "Lord Drak"** (Nardo Tyson) – rapper, producer, audio engineer, and founder of the DRA movement. Drak shares his untold story: growing up in the streets with a "real gangster" dad yet a stable home, transitioning from school to hood life, building the DRA unity movement inspired by *Blade* vampires to connect Tampa neighborhoods through music, and his powerful pivot to **African Ifa (Epha) spirituality**, guardian angels, and life-changing advice for the youth. They cover smart hustling (real estate, gold, trades over flash), the booming Tampa hip-hop wave, youth football/boxing programs to keep kids off the streets, and an album listening party announcement. Sponsored vibes with Red Lady Rum Punch and calls for community support make this a must-watch for Tampa music fans, spiritual seekers, and anyone grinding in the culture. Raw truths, no chaser – straight fire from the heart of Florida's Black music scene! 🔥   **Total runtime: ~33 minutes**   **Key topics:** Tampa rapper interview, DRA movement origins, Ifa spirituality explained, life advice for young hustlers, Tampa youth programs, local music pride, album release event.   ### 📋 Topic Chapters with Timestamps (Click to Jump) - **0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome**     Remy Roe introduces Nardo "Lord Drak" and teases his never-before-told story on No Chaser.   - **1:52 – Early Life, Streets & DRA Movement Origins**     Drak details family roots in Pon de Leon projects, school-to-streets shift at Tampa Bay Tech/Hillsboro, and how DRA started as a music hub inspired by *Blade* vampires to unite every Tampa neighborhood. "Strip shirts had every hood on it… we might be beefing but it ain't got nothing to do with me."   - **7:00 – Unity, Respect & Tampa Music Scene Evolution**     Power in numbers, respect over fear, how DRA brought OGs out of retirement to make music, and critiques of modern rap/social media.   - **~11:16 – Spirituality Deep Dive: Ifa (Epha), Guardian Angels & Ancient Wisdom**     Drak reveals his guardian angel Odua/Odo Da, ties African spirituality to Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls, Emerald Tablets, Jesus parallels, and why all paths (Allah, Buddha, Jehovah) unite under one almighty. "Epha still has Jesus in it… it gives you the answers."   - **~17:52 – Life Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self**     "Buy the trap, invest in land and gold, get trades – carpentry, real estate flips. Hustling don't mean crack… streets build character but make smarter decisions." No violence, focus on legacy.   - **~20:00 – Album Listening Party Announcement**     "This Saturday, March 14th at Blue Mirage in Tampa – drinks, album preview, scan the barcode!" (Event vibes + Red Lady Rum Punch energy).   - **~25:39 – Youth Programs & Community Impact**     Coaching football (Tampa Bay Sports), FBC boxing with Dawson/Hollywood, career days, sponsorship needs for inner-city kids: "Can't be a youth football coach and a gangster… keep them active, build unity."   - **~29:47 – Tampa Pride, Current Wave & Wrap-Up**     Shoutouts to Tom G (the GOAT), Jay Creek, Doja, Extra, Ill Will's J City heroes. "We got a Grammy in music… Tampa over everything!" Guest contacts, sponsor calls for youth sports, and closing motivation.   Drop a 🔥 if Drak dropped gems! What's your favorite moment –  Comment below 👇     /// No Chaser Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-chaser-podcast-with-remy-roe/id1727320119 - iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-no-chaser-podcast-with-rem-144845258/  - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/No-Chaser-Podcast-Remy-Roe/dp/B0CSYN1KW4  - Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/No-Chaser-Podcast-with-Remy-Roe-id5911005?country=us    Welcome to the "No Chaser Podcast," your go-to source for unfiltered conversations on the vibrant tapestry of black music, comedy, and culture flourishing in the heart of Tampa, Florida. Join us as we dive deep into the soulful rhythms, side-splitting humor, and rich cultural experiences that define this dynamic community. 🗣️ **Unfiltered Conversations:** "No Chaser" means no holds barred. Our hosts fearlessly tackle the topics that matter, sparking thought-provoking conversations on current events, social issues, and the ever-evolving landscape of black culture. Expect raw and unfiltered dialogue that challenges perspectives and keeps you coming back for more. 🎙️ **Local Spotlights:** Get up close and personal with the movers and shakers of Tampa's black music and comedy scenes. Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes glimpses, we spotlight the trailblazers shaping the future of entertainment in this vibrant city.