Episodes
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Episode 205 - Bigg Cuz Beats & Happy Bootz
Bigg Cuz Beats and Happy Boots join In My Humble Opinion for an in depth conversation about the work that happens behind the scenes of Houston's music industry. From producing records for artists like KenTheMan, Slim Thug, Kevin Gates, Sauce Walka, BeatKing, and more to building one of Houston's...
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Episode 204 - Mike Frost
For more than two decades, Mike Frost has helped define what Houston hip hop looks like.In Episode 204 of In My Humble Opinion, Mike Frost discusses the creative journey that took him from drawing in a comic book store to becoming one of the city's most influential graphic designers and creative...
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Episode 203 - Donnie Houston
Donnie Houston has spent years documenting the stories that shaped Houston hip hop. In Episode 203 of In My Humble Opinion, the producer, journalist, DJ, and podcaster joins us for a conversation about preserving the city's history, the responsibility that comes with being called a historian, and...
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Episode 202 - Quiet Money Dot & Derrick "D-Reck" Dixon
Wreckshop has one of the richest legacies in Houston hip hop. Now, D-Reck and Quiet Money Dot are focused on writing its next chapter.In Episode 202 of In My Humble Opinion, we sit down with the Wreckshop founder and his newest artist to discuss Quiet Money Dot's upcoming album, Million $ Dot…
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Episode 200 - Dante Higgins & Mark Byrd
For our 200th episode of In My Humble Opinion, we're bringing it back to where it all started. Dante Higgins was the very first guest to sit down with us, and now he returns alongside producer and songwriter Mark Byrd for a full circle conversation about growth, artistry, and Houston hip hop....
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Episode 199 - Mecca and Sweat of the Break Over Podcast
In the latest episode of In My Humble Opinion, Just DeVaughn and Avery welcome Mecca and Sweat of the Break Over Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on Juneteenth celebrations outside of Texas, Houston culture, dating, podcasting, and generational perspectives on music.The sibling duo…
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Episode 198 - Kam Franklin and Razo of The Suffers
On this episode of In My Humble Opinion, we sit down with Kam Franklin and Razo of Houston's own The Suffers for a conversation about music, perseverance, and the realities of keeping a band together for more than a decade. We discuss how The Suffers have managed to survive and thrive as a large...
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Episode 197 - Tyla-Simone Crayton of Sienna Wings
This week we sit down with Tyla-Simone Crayton, founder and CEO of Sienna Sauce and Sienna Wings. What started as a family wing business has grown into a nationally recognized brand, but the journey has been anything but typical.During our conversation, Tyla-Simone reflects on building Sienna…
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Episode 196 - Peyton Returns
This week’s episode is about nothing, featuring Peyton. We spoke about dating, her album, dating again, her vinyl release party with Stones Throw in LA, dating, Frenchy’s, the lack of children named Craig, and a bunch of other stuff...
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Episode 195 - Dinero Sinatra and Derryk Rhodes
Dinero Sinatra and Derryk Rhodes pull up to break down the making of The Mechanic, a collaborative project that builds directly from the foundation laid in Morning to Midnight: A Weekend Requiem. What started as an extension of an already personal body of work turns into something broader, with...
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Episode 194 - Shelby Stewart
Shelby Stewart’s path through media doesn’t follow a straight line, and that’s part of what makes this conversation land the way it does. A Houston journalist who built her foundation writing blogs and grinding through local coverage before stepping into legacy spaces like the Houston Chronicle,...
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Episode 193 - Lebra Jolie
On this episode of the In My Humble Opinion Podcast, we sit down with Lebra Jolie for a real conversation that goes beyond the music. From getting into fights and changing schools to finding her voice through rap, she breaks down how it all started and what pushed her into the booth. We get into...
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Episode 192 - Henny Ru & Things With Todd
This week Hennyru breaks down the vision behind the Jugghaus Archive and what it really takes to preserve a city’s history when most of it was never formally documented. From rare finds to intentional storytelling, he talks about building Jugghaus from the ground up, his recent collaboration with...
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Episode 191 - Derrick McKinney
This week we sit down with Derrick McKinney, founder of L.O.U.D. Muzik and somebody who has been moving in the music business for over 20 years. His background runs from early days with FUBU and street marketing to working with major labels and artists, and now building his own system for...
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Episode 190 - Eddie Coke
This week we sit down with Houston soul singer Eddie Coke for a conversation that moves between music, purpose, and perspective. From working alongside names like Paul Wall, Big Pokey, and Quiet Money Dot to collaborating across Houston’s independent scene, Eddie reflects on how those…
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Episode 189 - Bevin
This week we sit down with Houston based bartender and creative Bevin to talk about Aphro, her editorial cocktail book that blends drinks, storytelling, and a deeper look at connection and curiosity.Built around the sexual response cycle, Aphro pairs original cocktail recipes with narrative,...
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Episode 188 - BuddieRoe
This week we sit down with Houston rapper BuddieRoe for a conversation about the work it really takes to build a career in music.He talks with us about his relationship with Bun B and what it means to have guidance from one of the city’s most respected voices. He also speaks on his feelings about...
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Episode 187 - Marcus D. Wiley
On this episode of In My Humble Opinion, we sit down with comedian Marcus D. Wiley for a real conversation about the business, faith, and resilience behind his journey in standup. Known for his clean but culturally sharp comedy, Marcus opens up about the decision to release his comedy specials...
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Episode 186 - Derryk Rhodes
In this episode of In My Humble Opinion, we sit down with Houston artist and producer Derryk Rhodes for a real conversation about his new album Morning to Midnight: A Weekend Requiem and the work that goes into building a lasting career in music. Derryk breaks down the creative process behind the...
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Episode 185 - AJ McQueen
This week In My Humble Opinion welcomes rapper and community leader AJ McQueen for a conversation centered on growth, purpose, and what it really means to evolve. Known for his introspective approach to hip hop, AJ joins us to talk about Godbody Weekend, the Houston based experience he created to...
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Episode 184 - Mark Byrd
This week's guest is music producer and songwriter Mark Byrd. We get into his journey in music, how he has dealt with mental health, and what he has learned along the way in the industry. Mark talks about his move from Chicago to Houston and how that shift changed both his sound and his mindset.…
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Episode 183 Jett I Masstyr & Rob Gullatte
On the latest episode, we sit down with Rob Gullatte and Jett I. Masstyr to talk about their new album The Nosebleed Section. We get into how the project came together, how their creative relationship developed over time, and what it looks like to still be making music after two decades in...
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Episode 182 - Peyton
In this episode, we sit down with singer and songwriter Peyton for a wide ranging conversation about her journey as an artist and the moments that helped shape her sound. Peyton reflects on earning music placements on Issa Rae’s Insecure and what it meant to hear her work woven into a series that...
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Episode 181 - God Body Bingo
In this episode of In My Humble Opinion, we sit down with Houston’s own God Body Bingo for a conversation that moves from heartbreak to hustle. He opens up about losing his father and how that loss continues to influence his art and path forward. We dig into the high of being selected for a...
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Episode 180 - Quiet Money Dot & Pugtunes
On this episode of In My Humble Opinion, we sit down with Houston rapper Quiet Money Dot and producer Pugtunes to trace their journeys from South Park/Sunnyside and Mo City to the release of their new album Souf Sia 4 Lia. The duo shares how they first connected, the influences of their...
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Episode 179 - Blaze X Black
On this episode of In My Humble Opinion, we sit down with Houston duo Blaze X Black to talk about their new album and the journey that brought them here. Together, Rick Blaze and Bishop Black have been carving out a lane that blends sharp lyricism, live instrumentation, and a commitment to making...
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Episode 178 - Jack Freeman
Houston R&B singer Jack Freeman has built his name with a sound rooted in soul and storytelling, drawing comparisons to legends while carving his own lane. He’s opened for artists like Bilal, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton, and PJ Morton, and his most recent project Nina was shaped through his...
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Episode 177 - Dende
Houston’s own Dende stops by In My Humble Opinion to talk about his journey from grassroots shows to signing with Def Jam, what listeners can expect from his upcoming album, and how real life experiences shape his music. We get into everything from the aggressive amount of roast beef in an Arby’s...
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Episode 176 - Sunni Tha Rapper
It's no Z-Ro this week. It's Sunni Tha Rapper. We speak with the Mo City MC about her being signed to Matthew Knowles with the group Blush, her eventually going solo, her becoming a cast member of the reality show Chadd Black's House of Influence, why you shouldn't cut in front of her in line at…
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Episode 175 - Z-Ro Returns....Again...
Z-Ro returns to In My Humble Opinion for a conversation rooted in music, reflection, and real talk. The Mo City Don responds to JayTon’s recent appearance on the Donnie Houston Podcast and offers his perspective on the narratives being pushed in the public.Tha Crooked speaks on his creative...
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Episode 174 - Z-Ro
We're back...finally...probably.After a two-year hiatus we figured it was time to start recording again. And who better to return with than none other than the Mo City Don. In this episode of Z-Ro responds directly to recent interviews, online chatter, and the conversations that’s been circling...
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Episode 173 - AJ McQueen
This week's guest is AJ McQueen. The rapper speaks with us about taking the advice of a peer and making a change to his sound helped to expand his reach to the public. We also speak about his recent releases like Anxiety, getting shout outs from artists like Erykah Badu, what we can expect from…
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Episode 172 - Killa Kyleon
This week's guest is Killa Kyleon. We speak about his latest album, Mic Jordan, his history with the S.U.C, his entrance into music, his feelings about his career thus far, and more.
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Episode 171 - George Young
This week's guest is George Young. The rapper/producer/engineer speaks to us about his new project, The Cool Front, the shift to lyricism he made on this album, his take on marketing in today's entertainment world, and more.
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Episode 170 - Skyrah Bliss
This week's guest is singer Skyrah Bliss. The L.O.U.D Muzik speaks to us about signing to a label, finding her sound, the changes happening in R&B music, and more.
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Episode 169 - Alexis Finley
This week's guest is singer/songwriter Alexis Finely. We speak with he about her start working with a young singing group, how she got over her stage fright, the creation of her album, Beautiful Ones, what it is like to be an artist in today's climate, and more.
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Episode 168 - Hood Star Chantz
This week's guest is Hood Star Chantz. We speak with the rapper about letting go of ego and maturing, his new venture in the food service industry, his reemergence on social media, and his jump into the acting world.
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Episode 167 - Jaeden Zoe
This week's guest is Jaeden Zoe. This singer/songwriter speaks with us about growing up in NYC and the influence it played on her music. Starting out at a young age performing on stages like the famed Apollo theater, Jaeden deemed it to be her destiny to be an entertainer. We speak with her about...
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Episode 166 - Terri Thomas
This week's guest is Terri Thomas. She is the operations manager and program director for Radio One, where she is responsible for developing the brands of 97.9 The Box, Majic 102.1, Radio Now 92.1, and Praise Houston. We speak with her about what it takes to run these various Houston brands, what...
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Episode 165 - Mickey Woods Jr & Todd
This week's guests are Mickey Woods Jr and Todd. The duo recently put out their album, Golden Triangle, named after the southeast area of Texas containing the cities of Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Orange. We speak to them about the effect growing up in the Golden Triangle had on the album, what it...
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Episode 164 - Ashley Toman
This week's guest is singer/song writer, Ashley Toman. We speak with her about her about how she got her start in the music business, how she got song placements with artists like Chaka Khan and Disney, her business working with writers in the industry, and more.
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Episode 163 - Undergravity
This week's guest are MAC and Atom Bomb of the production duo, Undergravity. We speak with them about their start in production, the influence of DJ Screw, the admiration they have for Devin the Dude, and more.
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Episode 162 - Lance Scott Walker
This week’s guest is author Lance Scott Walker. He recently released a book on a legendary DJ Screw and we talk to him about DJ Screw’s importance to the culture, his actual life told to him by his friends and love ones, what it takes to put a book like this together, and more.
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Episode 161 - Z-Ro
This week's guest needs little introduction. Joseph Wayne McVey IV has been creating music since the 90's and influencing the industry as the Mo City Don. He has released 25 studio albums, with his latest one titled Pressure. We speak with him about his influence, his feelings about legacy, his...
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Episode 160 - Cain
This week's guest is Cain. He is and A&R for the CWCMFX Agency and an entrepreneur for various brands. We speak with him about what it means to be and A&R in today's industry and more.
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Episode 159 - Rocky Banks
This week's guest is Rocky Banks. The Houston MC is a rising talent with his debut mixtape, Trust In Banks, and his most recent offerings, The Mojo Tapes vol 1 & 2. We speak to him about the creative process behind crafting his albums, the thoughts that go into the visuals & music videos, what…
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Episode 158 - Doeman DYNA
This week's guest is Doeman DYNA. The Eastside MC released Brown Soul last year and is gearing up for the release of Barrio God Vol 2. We speak with him about the path his team takes in developing his career, his recent appearances on festival stages, what to expect on the new album, and more.
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Episode 157 - Christopher "Cruize" Williams
This week's guest is Christopher "Cruize" Williams. He is a DJ, musician, professor and record label owner. We speak to him about building up a music program at HCC, learning the business from Matthew Knowles, the creation of his bpm Music Group, the beat this artist showcase, and more.
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Episode 156 - Things with Todd & GodKing Preach
This week's guests are MC GodKing Preach and producer Things With Todd. We speak with the two about their latest offering, Lord Have Mercy. We speak with the two about why they came together to make the album, the influence of religion on the work, the addition to Todd's family and if there is an...
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Episode 154 - Lolita Monreaux
This week's guest is Lolita Monreaux. She recently started rapping after surprising longtime friend Z-Ro with her skills leading the Mo CIty Don to sign her. She recently released her debut album, Napoleon Complex, featuring Z-Ro, Killa Kyleon, Sauce Walka, Propain, Lil Keke, Chad Jones, and Paul...
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