PODCAST · music
L.A. Rap Radar
by trapLA
L.A. Rap Radar is the #1 digital podcast for L.A. rap culture, hosted by radio vet PoonDaga. We spotlight top artists, music execs, and the city’s underground scene. Tap into segments like "What’s Hot L.A." with Christal, highlighting the next generation, and Liq Segments with Kaliq Scott, host of the L-I-Q Podcast, featuring exclusive interviews with artists from his show. Get hip to the culture, the business, and the real L.A. wave.📧 [email protected]
Episodes
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DJ Crash D Explains Why Artists Keep Getting Scammed in the Music Industry
DJ Crash D aka Big Trap breaks down one of the biggest conversations in the music industry right now: artists getting scammed, artists calling everything a scam, and the truth about why so many independent artists lose money chasing shortcuts. In this episode, DJ Crash D gives a real perspective...
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Willy Beeman Gomez: From Music To One-Of-One Fashion Pieces
LA Rap Radar taps in with Willy Beeman Gomez for a conversation about fashion, creativity, custom one-of-one pieces, and why real design work deserves real money. In this interview, Willy breaks down how he stepped into fashion, why looking good has always been part of the culture, and how his...
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Slim Rose Is Bringing Player Energy Back To The West Coast
trapLA caught up with rap artist Slim Rose on the set of her music video shoot for “Mackin Since 1998.” In this quick interview, Slim Rose breaks down the meaning behind the record, calling it a player-cool West Coast song about being born to win. She talks about wanting fans to feel like they’re...
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Two-Time Champ Shawn Porter Takes The Trap LA Baseball Quiz
Luna Vibes caught up with two-time world champion Shawn “Showtime” Porter at the celebrity baseball game for Trap LA — but instead of talking boxing, she put his baseball knowledge to the test. From guessing how many bases are on the field to naming the infield shape, the umpire, the pitcher, and...
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Franco Vega on Mental Health, Foster Care & Why Sports Matter
Luna Marley of trapLA sits down with Franco Vega at the Team Watson celebrity match to talk about mental health, childhood trauma, foster care, and why sports can be more than just a game for young people who are going through real-life struggles. Franco opens up about how fitness helps relieve...
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Cam Carter Says Memphis Is Bigger Than Rap: “I Walk Into Hell & Scare The Devil Out”
Cam Carter pulled up to Content & Connect with PoonDaga for LA Rap Radar / trapLA / What’s Hot L.A. and brought a whole Memphis conversation with him. In this interview, Cam talks about being from Memphis, growing up on Three 6 Mafia, Prophet Posse, 8Ball & MJG, and the culture that shaped his...
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Knotch Talks New Boyz, Chris Brown, Roast Me, Tubi Shows & Surviving The Industry
Knotch pulled up to Content & Connect with PoonDaga, LA Rap Radar, and trapLA for a real conversation about music, comedy, creativity, and surviving through every era of the game. In this interview, Knotch talks about his production and writing credits, working on records connected to New Boyz…
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Leeky2x & Drip YBC Got A Summer Anthem Loading | What’s Hot L.A.
Leeky2x and Drip Crew pull up to What’s Hot L.A. for a real conversation about new music, viral records, chemistry, consistency, and the next wave coming out of L.A. In this episode, Leeky2x talks about his new single “Can You Take It,” why he’s been dropping more music this year than ever…
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KING HXVIK Says LA Underground Rap Is About To Kick The Door Down | What’s Hot L.A.
Los Angeles artist King HXVIK pulls up to What’s Hot L.A. and talks about his journey, his latest project By Chance, the motion behind “Tamed,” and why he considers himself a multi-lane creative. HXVIK breaks down the difference between building your career through the grind versus blowing up...
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Reddnthabuilding Talks Fatherhood, Growth, Producing Goated & Becoming Top 5 in LA
Reddnthabuilding sits down with Crystal for another episode of What’s Hot in LA to talk growth, fatherhood, music, production, and his next chapter. In this interview, Red opens up about leaving old energy behind, preparing for his first child, selling exclusive beats, and locking in on his music...
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Alex Thomas On Fresh Prince, Soul Train, 30 Years In Comedy & Being Verified In Real Life
LA Rap Radar / trapLA sits down with legendary comedian, actor, writer, and South Central LA native Alex Thomas for a real conversation about comedy, Hollywood, legacy, and how long he’s been putting points on the board. Alex breaks down 30 years in stand-up comedy, being a Soul Train dancer…
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Akon Introduces The Gang w/ T Money & Eastside K-Boy | West Coast Music, Longevity + More
Akon pulled up to trapLA with The Gang, featuring longtime collaborator T Money and L.A. rap veteran Eastside K-Boy, for an exclusive conversation with JessWest. Akon breaks down why he believes the West Coast has been missing a certain sound, what immediately stood out to him about K-Boy, and…
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Jason Weaver on The Lion King, Michael Jackson, Biggie, Jay-Z, Motown & Surviving Hollywood
ason Weaver has been part of Black entertainment history for more than three decades — and in this conversation with trapLA’s Poon, he takes us behind the scenes of a career most people only know pieces of. Jason talks about getting started as a child actor, playing a young Michael Jackson in The...
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**L.A. ARTISTS: THIS Is How You Get Your Record on the Radio 📻**
Everybody keeps asking why L.A. radio doesn't play more local, up-and-coming artists. The problem is, a lot of artists don't understand how commercial radio actually works — or the business behind breaking a record. Coming from radio promotion and my experience with the Hitmen DJs, I'm breaking...
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Adrian Marcel Throwback Interview With Neeko On trapLA | East Oakland, “GMFU” & “Mobin”
Before the platinum moments and major recognition, trapLA caught up with East Oakland’s own Adrian Marcel for a real conversation with Neeko. In this throwback interview, Adrian talks about his project GMFU, the single “Mobin,” and linking heavy hitters like Too Short, Lil Boosie, and MCity Jr.…
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Jay Rock Before The Fame: Rare Watts Interview 🔥 (Before Grammys & TDE Rise)
Before the plaques, before the Grammys, before the world knew his name… this is Jay Rock in his rawest form. Trap LA pulled up to Watts and tapped in with Jay Rock early in his journey — talking about his upbringing, street life, unity, and the realities behind the lifestyle that later shaped his...
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Larry Jayy Talks Mustard, Kendrick, RJmrLA, Leeky2x & West Coast Hits | L.A. Rap Radar
L.A. Rap Radar taps in with Grammy-winning West Coast producer Larry Jayy for a quick but solid sit-down about his production run, his work with Mustard, Kendrick Lamar, RJmrLA, G Perico, and more. In this interview, Larry Jayy keeps it real about his catalog, working behind the scenes on some of...
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Yes Men Will Destroy Your Success | DJ Crash D Speaks on Fake Support
In this real talk clip, DJ Crash D breaks down why surrounding yourself with “yes men” can ruin your success, your business, and your entire movement. Too many people keep the wrong circle around them—people who agree with everything, hype bad decisions, and disappear when things fall apart. In...
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Drip_YBC Talks His Grind at TrapLA Content & Connect w/ PoonDaGa 🎤🔥
L.A. rapper Drip_YBC taps in with PoonDaGa at one of TrapLA’s Content & Connect nights for a quick but real conversation about his music, grind, and what he’s pushing right now. This is what TrapLA is all about — bringing artists together to create content, network, and build real opportunities.…
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Slim Rose Taps In w/ PoonDaGa at TrapLA Content & Connect 💋🔥
L.A.’s own Slim Rose taps in with PoonDaGa during a TrapLA Content & Connect night for a quick but powerful interview. She speaks on her grind, her presence in the game, and why she’s one of the female artists you need to be watching coming out of Los Angeles right now 💯 These moments right here...
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DJ Tye Hollywood Talks Power 106, School Tours & DDG w/ PoonDaGa 🎧🔥
DJ Tye Hollywood taps in with PoonDaGa at TrapLA’s Content & Connect for a quick interview breaking down his journey in the industry. From being part of the Power 106 street team to hitting schools on tour and DJing for DDG — Tye Hollywood is outside putting in real work and building his name the...
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Leeky2x Talks His Rise & Inglewood Roots w/ PoonDaGa at TrapLA 🎤🔥
Inglewood’s own Leeky2x taps in with PoonDaGa at TrapLA’s Content & Connect for a quick but real conversation about his rise, his city, and what’s next. From going viral to building momentum in the L.A. scene, Leeky2x speaks on staying consistent and keeping the pressure on 💯 This is what TrapLA...
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L.A. Rap Radar Interview With LosAngeles.KAE | Hawthorne Rapper Talks “Goofy Hoe” & “Kimbo”
L.A. Rap Radar tapped in with LosAngeles.KAE for a new interview conducted by Rendered_Useful. In this conversation, the Hawthorne, California artist talks about his grind, dropping new music consistently, and the momentum he’s building in less than a year in the game. KAE also speaks on his…
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Destination Smokehouse Security Speaks on Tenderism Drama & Keith Lee Situation
What REALLY happened at Destination Smokehouse? 👀 In this exclusive Trap LA Zoom interview, our hostess Jess From The West sits down with Josh, head of security at Destination Smokehouse, to break down the viral “Tenderism” controversy, the Keith Lee situation, and everything that went down…
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Malik Bazille Talks Creed Role, Boxing Career & Comedy Journey | trapLA Interview
In this full interview with trapLA host Anissa, comedian, actor, and former boxer Malik Bazille breaks down his real journey from the ring to the screen. Malik talks about his impressive boxing background, discipline, and how those same traits helped him transition into acting and comedy. He also...
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Damizza Reveals Diddy’s REAL Character + Industry Secrets | trapLA Uncut
In this exclusive trapLA Uncut interview, legendary music executive Damizza sits down with Anissa to speak on his journey, the music industry, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Damizza shares a powerful personal story about Diddy (Sean Combs)—revealing a side of the…
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Snoop Dogg Talks Legacy, Death Row 2.0 & Why Age Don’t Matter in Hip-Hop
Snoop Dogg pulls up to L.A. Rap Radar Radio with host PoonDaga for an exclusive, unfiltered conversation about legacy, longevity, and building the new era of Death Row Records. From breaking down why there’s no age limit in hip-hop, to putting on the next generation, to revealing how he’s…
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Artists Are Scamming Themselves… Then Crying “Scam” 🤦🏾♂️ | Crashing Out Ep. 1
Everybody screaming “the music industry is a scam”… but nobody talking about the REAL problem. In this episode of Crashing Out, DJ Crash D aka Big Trap breaks down the truth: 👉 Why artists are actually scamming themselves 👉 How skipping steps leads to getting finessed 👉 The difference between...
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Young Black Author Mariah Hayes Talks Writing, Entrepreneurship & Breaking Barriers
In this throwback interview from April 19, 2018, DJ Crash D sits down with young Black author Mariah Hayes as she talks about her journey into the world of writing, entrepreneurship, and self-publishing. Mariah shares how she transitioned from working a 9-to-5 job to pursuing her passion for...
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Low The Great Talks Producing “She Get It” w/ Daj Dolla, West Coast Women Artists & Studio Chemistry | TrapLA
TrapLA pulled up to the “She Get It” video shoot in Hollywood, California to chop it up with producer Low The Great, the hitmaker behind the record featuring Daj Dolla, OhGeesy, Jeeezy Obama, and 310Babii. In this exclusive interview conducted by JessFromTheWest, Low The Great breaks down how the...
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KayyVoee_ on Balancing Rap and Tattooing, Staying Real in L.A., and Turning Hustle Into Art | What’s Hot L.A. w/ Christal
On this episode of What’s Hot L.A., host Christal taps in with KayyVoee_, a talented L.A. artist making noise both in the booth and behind the tattoo gun. KayyVoee_ opens up about how he got his start in music, how tattooing became part of his identity, and how both crafts help him express his...
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Would You Rock Fake Designer If It Looked Real? 👀 | Unpopular Opinion by Slim Rose (Ep. 1) | L.A. Rap Radar
Slim Rose steps off stage at Harvard & Stone in Hollywood and hits the crowd with her new series — Unpopular Opinion, powered by L.A. Rap Radar x trapLA. In Episode 1, she chops it up with a special guest about fake designer, red flags, cheating, city girl energy, and more. From getting robbed…
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KingTieson on Balancing the Streets and the Studio, Staying Solid, and Making His Mark in L.A. | L.A. Rap Radar
On this episode of L.A. Rap Radar, host Rendered_Useful sits down with KingTieson, a rising L.A. rapper known for his raw perspective, street wisdom, and sharp delivery. KingTieson opens up about his come up, the lessons he’s learned balancing life in the streets and the music industry, and how...
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Khyd94 on Turning Pain Into Purpose, Staying Consistent, and Why L.A. Artists Gotta Stick Together | L.A. Rap Radar
On this episode of L.A. Rap Radar, host Rendered_Useful taps in with Khyd94, one of the most authentic new voices repping the city. Khyd keeps it all the way real about the highs and lows of chasing success in L.A.’s rap scene — from losing friends and dealing with struggle to finding motivation...
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LosAngeles.Kae Talks Coming Up in L.A., Turning Struggle Into Sound & Building His Name From the Ground Up | L.A. Rap Radar
On this episode of L.A. Rap Radar, host Rendered_Useful sits down with LosAngeles.Kae, one of the new young Latino voices putting on for the city in a real way. Kae opens up about growing up in L.A., finding his lane in the rap game, and how he’s using music as a way to express his story and...
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Queen1017BSM on Turning Pain Into Power, Freestyling for Chris Brown & Building Confidence | What’s Hot L.A. w/ Christal
In this episode of What’s Hot L.A., host Christal sits down with rising star Queen Breezy (aka Queen1017BSM) — a bold voice in the new wave of female rap who turned heartbreak into her hustle. Queen opens up about how a personal tragedy led her to start making music, how her first freestyle went...
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Slim Rose on Mo3, Manifestation, and Keeping It Real in L.A. | What’s Hot L.A. w/ Christal
In this episode of What’s Hot L.A., host Christal sits down with one of the most talked-about voices in L.A.’s independent scene — Slim Rose, also known as Slim Barbie. Slim keeps it all the way real as she and Christal dive into street politics, the Mo3 and Yella Beezy situation, and how energy,...
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Captun Talks Music, Hustle & L.A. Come Up | L.A. Rap Radar Interview (Hosted by Rendered_Useful)
In this exclusive L.A. Rap Radar interview, Captun sits down with Rendered_Useful to talk about his journey, the L.A. grind, and the mindset behind his music. From real-life experiences to the creative process that fuels his sound, Captun opens up about what it really takes to make a name in...
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“They Thought It Was Just a Fight!” SdotFrmDaBlock Breaks Down His Viral Moment & Music Rollout | What’s Hot L.A.
In this episode of What’s Hot L.A., host Christal sits down with rising Los Angeles rapper SdotFrmDaBlock — a raw and fearless voice out the West who turned a viral fight video into a full-blown music rollout and movement. Sdot opens up about how that viral moment became a turning point for his...
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Shanice Antonia on “Sweet & Sour,” Acting in Beyond The Gates & Owning Her Confidence | What’s Hot L.A.
In this episode of What’s Hot L.A., host Christal sits down with Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and actress Shanice Antonia — fresh off the release of her long-awaited debut album “Sweet & Sour.” Shanice talks about her creative journey from musical theater to R&B and pop, how she crafted a...
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PrettyYashhhh Talks Confidence, Faith & Motherhood | What’s Hot L.A. w/ Christal
In this episode of What’s Hot L.A., host Christal sits down with rising West Coast artist PrettyYashhhh — an unapologetically authentic voice in L.A.’s new wave of female rappers. PrettyYashhhh opens up about her brand “Pretty Girls Pray”, her mission to empower young girls through confidence and...
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L.A. Rap Radar: DJ SkyHighBaby & Chrisean Rock Talk Music, Motherhood & Viral Moments
On this exclusive episode of L.A. Rap Radar, we sit down with DJ SkyHighBaby and Chrisean Rock for a raw, unfiltered conversation about music, motherhood, and navigating fame in real life and online. DJ SkyHighBaby talks about her journey as a female DJ breaking barriers in the industry, while...
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L.A. Rap Radar: Rose Gold on Her Start in Music, “Last Call,” & Going Viral on Reality TV
In this episode of L.A. Rap Radar, we sit down with Los Angeles rising star Rose Gold. She opens up about how she first got into music, the creative process behind her latest single “Last Call,” and how being on a reality show that went crazy changed her life. From the studio to the spotlight…
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L.A. Rap Radar: Ajaxx (Watts, CA) on Producing, Engineering & His Rise in Music
On this episode of L.A. Rap Radar, we lock in with Ajaxx, an artist, producer, and recording engineer straight outta Watts, CA. Ajaxx breaks down his come-up in the L.A. scene, the grind of wearing multiple hats in music, and how producing and engineering shaped his sound as an artist. This one’s...
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Cashboitaxx Talks Moreno Valley Rap Scene | trapLA Interview w/ DJ Crash D
In this 2021 trapLA exclusive, Moreno Valley rapper Cashboitaxx sits down at our Carson, CA location for an interview with DJ Crash D. He talks about his come-up, representing MoVal, and carving his lane in the rap game. One of the Inland Empire’s hungry new voices. 🎯 Follow trapLA for more...
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SoManyDollars Talks Viral Hits & Content Grind | trapLAxRadio Interview
Young up-and-coming artist SoManyDollars pulled up to trapLAxRadio headquarters in 2023 for an exclusive interview with DJ Crash D. With a growing list of viral hits and a sharp content game, he talks about building his brand, staying consistent, and making his mark in the music industry. 🎯…
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Ashley Talks Launching Her Own Cosmetic Line | Interview w/ Pynnd
In this 2023 trapLA exclusive, host Pynnd sits down with Ashley, a young entrepreneur stepping into the beauty industry with her own cosmetic line. She shares what inspired her to start, the challenges she’s facing as a new business owner, and her vision for growing her brand. A real conversation...
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Pookie F’n Rude Backstage at Joe Moses & Friends | trapLA x Mediaspill
Long Beach’s own Pookie F’n Rude pulls up backstage at The Observatory in Orange County during the 2024 Joe Moses & Friends Concert. Interviewed by Neeko and Tia Bia for this trapLA x Mediaspill exclusive, Pookie talks entertainment, the LB grind, and keeping the West Coast lit. 🎯 Follow trapLA...
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Radiobase Talks Backstage at Joe Moses & Friends Concert | trapLA x Mediaspill
Backstage energy at the Joe Moses & Friends Concert (2024) at The Observatory in Orange County — Radiobase chops it up with Neeko and Tia Bia for this trapLA x Mediaspill exclusive. From the music grind to the concert vibe, get a behind-the-scenes look at one of SoCal’s buzzing artists. 🎯 Follow...
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Whitney Skyye Talks Her R&B Journey | Exclusive Interview w/ DJ Crash D
In this 2023 exclusive, R&B singer Whitney Skyye (@whitneyskyye_) pulls up for an unfiltered interview with DJ Crash D behind the camera. She opens up about her journey in the music business, the grind behind her artistry, and what’s next for her career. A real look at one of R&B’s rising voices....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
L.A. Rap Radar is the #1 digital podcast for L.A. rap culture, hosted by radio vet PoonDaga. We spotlight top artists, music execs, and the city’s underground scene. Tap into segments like "What’s Hot L.A." with Christal, highlighting the next generation, and Liq Segments with Kaliq Scott, host of the L-I-Q Podcast, featuring exclusive interviews with artists from his show. Get hip to the culture, the business, and the real L.A. wave.📧 [email protected]
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L.A. Rap Radar is the #1 digital podcast for L.A. rap culture, hosted by radio vet PoonDaga. We spotlight top artists, music execs, and the city’s underground scene. Tap into segments like "What’s Hot L.A." with Christal, highlighting the next generation, and Liq Segments with Kaliq Scott, host of...
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